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Sandy River Center

119 Livermore Falls Road, FARMINGTON, ME, 04938

(207) 778-6591

82 licensed beds

CMS rates Sandy River Center 3 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 64 citations across 12 inspections in the last three years, with $14,069 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

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119 Livermore Falls Road

Farmington, ME 04938

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Bed capacity

CMS facility ID

205069

Care type

Nursing home

County

Franklin

Facility name

Sandy River Center

Street address

119 Livermore Falls Road

City / state / ZIP

Farmington, ME 04938

Phone

(207) 778-6591

About this facility — Sandy River Center

Sandy River Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Farmington, Maine. It is licensed for 82 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Maine (72 beds).

It is one of 8 senior care facilities in Farmington and 78 skilled nursing facilities across Maine. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Genesis Healthcare, a group of 183 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Sandy River Center 64 times across 12 inspections in the last three years, including 6 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $14,069 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

Genesis Healthcare

Ownership type

For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Genesis Healthcare of Maine Llc

Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2012

Berg, Michael

Officer — since 2012

Bridgeford, Laura

Officer — since 2024

Fc-gen Operations Investment Llc

Indirect owner — since 2011

Gen Operations I Llc

Indirect owner — since 2011

Gen Operations Ii Llc

Indirect owner — since 2011

Genesis Healthcare Inc

Indirect owner — since 2015

Genesis Healthcare Llc

Indirect owner — since 2011

Genesis Holdings Llc

Indirect owner — since 2015

Ghc Holdings Llc

Indirect owner — since 2008

Mendelson, Avi

Officer — since 2024

Morris, Diane

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Osella, Avery

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Shaw, Joanne

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Sun Healthcare Group Inc

Indirect owner — since 2022

Whitman, Arnold

Indirect owner — since 2022

Regulatory standing

Federal court records

20 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)

Licensed / certified since

1991-10-01

CMS overall rating

3 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

9 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$14,069 total

Last standard inspection

2025-09-18

Nurse staffing

3.5 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$420 per day (≈ $12,770/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

68% Medicaid · 8% Medicare · 24% private/other

Occupancy

86% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

5% below the ME median of $442/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 6 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2025-11-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0684

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2026-01-05

F-0755

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2026-01-05

2025-09-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered7 citations

F-0584

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2025-10-20

F-0657

E · No harm found

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2025-10-20

F-0689

D · No harm found

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-10-20

F-0695

D · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-10-20

F-0730

B · No harm found

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Corrected 2025-10-20

F-0732

B · No harm found

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2025-10-20

F-0812

E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-10-20

8 earlier / fire-safety inspections (55 citations)

2025-07-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0692

J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

2024-08-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered16 citations

F-0578

E · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected 2024-09-09

F-0584

E · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2024-09-09

F-0645

E · No harm found

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2024-09-09

F-0656

E · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-09-09

F-0657

E · No harm found

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2024-09-09

F-0689

D · No harm found

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-09-09

F-0695

E · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-09-09

F-0725

F · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2024-09-09

F-0757

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2024-09-09

F-0761

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2024-09-09

F-0809

E · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

Corrected 2024-09-09

F-0812

E · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-09-09

F-0814

E · No harm foundFood safety

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2024-09-09

F-0842

E · No harm found

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2024-09-09

F-0868

E · No harm found

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Corrected 2024-09-09

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-09-09

2024-04-29Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0584

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2024-06-07

F-0812

E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-06-07

2023-10-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations

F-0677

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2023-11-15

F-0686

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2023-11-15

F-0842

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2023-11-15

2022-10-28Health inspection13 citations

F-0550

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2022-12-06

F-0554

D · No harm found

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2022-12-06

F-0558

E · No harm found

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2022-12-06

F-0582

E · No harm found

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2022-12-06

F-0623

E · No harm found

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2022-12-06

F-0645

D · No harm found

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2022-12-06

F-0684

E · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2022-12-06

F-0695

D · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2022-12-06

F-0732

B · No harm found

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2022-12-06

F-0756

D · No harm found

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2022-12-06

F-0758

E · No harm found

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2022-12-06

F-0812

E · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2022-12-06

F-0868

B · No harm found

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Corrected 2022-12-06

2025-09-18Fire-safety inspection6 citations

E-0015

F · No harm found

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2025-10-10

E-0039

F · No harm found

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2025-10-10

K-0211

D · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2025-10-10

K-0271

D · No harm found

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2025-10-10

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-10-10

K-0923

D · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2025-10-10

2024-08-08Fire-safety inspection9 citations

K-0211

D · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2024-08-23

K-0222

D · No harm found

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2024-08-23

K-0321

D · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-08-23

K-0353

D · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-08-23

K-0355

D · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2024-08-23

K-0363

D · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-08-23

K-0911

D · No harm found

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2024-08-23

K-0916

D · No harm found

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

Corrected 2024-08-23

K-0918

D · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-08-23

2022-10-28Fire-safety inspection5 citations

E-0015

C · No harm found

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2022-11-28

K-0321

D · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2022-11-28

K-0353

D · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-11-28

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2022-12-07

K-0923

D · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2022-12-07

Federal penalties

2025-07-30Fine$14,069

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 205069.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Maine.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 81% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 46

Federal fines, 3 years

$14,069

More than 79% of nursing homes in the state

State median: $0

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

3.5

Among the lowest of nursing homes in the state

State median: 4.3

Nursing staff turnover, annual

45%

Higher than 46% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 45%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Maine average on 11 and worse on 5. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	15.6%	24.3%	13.5%	Better than state
Lose too much weight	4.1%	5.1%	5.1%	Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.0%	0.9%	0.7%	Better than state
With a urinary tract infection	0.0%	2.1%	1.5%	Better than state
Have depressive symptoms	5.3%	11.7%	13.5%	Better than state
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	0.0%	4.0%	3.2%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	99.2%	93.1%	93.7%	Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened	26.6%	23.9%	12.7%	Worse than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	16.1%	17.6%	19.5%	Near state average
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	79.4%	95.9%	95.3%	Worse than state
With pressure ulcers	1.7%	4.4%	4.5%	Better than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	25.4%	28.2%	18.3%	Near state average
Received an antipsychotic medication	14.2%	19.5%	15.4%	Better than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.76	1.26	1.81	Better than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.55	1.75	1.69	Worse than state

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	98.0%	72.7%	82.3%	Better than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.0%	1.5%	1.5%	Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	19.1%	77.2%	80.1%	Worse than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	27.0%	20.6%	23.4%	Worse than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit	14.8%	15.4%	11.8%	Near state average

Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

F-0812 4 inspections. Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F-0584 3 inspections. Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F-0695 3 inspections. Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
K-0353 3 inspections. Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
F-0684 2 inspections. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
E-0015 2 inspections. Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

What its owners also hold

Genesis Healthcare Llc has an ownership stake on file at 164 nursing homes, averaging 2.4 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
Gen Operations Ii Llc has an ownership stake on file at 164 nursing homes, averaging 2.4 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
Gen Operations I Llc has an ownership stake on file at 164 nursing homes, averaging 2.4 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
Genesis Healthcare Inc has an ownership stake on file at 161 nursing homes, averaging 2.4 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.

Source: CMS ownership filings. Shows organizations with an ownership stake; people are left out.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Maine

Licensing: Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification (DLC)
Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-499-0229. A free advocate for residents and families.
Adult Protective Services: 800-624-8404. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

Mainehealth Franklin Hospital, about 0.1 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Rumford Hospital, about 20 miles.
Redington Fairview General Hospital, about 24 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Orchard Park Rehab & Living Center, Farmington, about 3.5 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Edgewood Rehab & Living Ctr, Farmington, about 3.9 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Pinnacle Health & Rehab, Canton, about 15 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
Maplecrest Rehab & Living Center, Madison, about 18 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
Rumford Community Home, Rumford, about 21 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.

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