Our Coverage of Sandy River Center

Sandy River Center: Respiratory Care Failures - ME Mar 21, 2026
Sandy River Center: Nurse Aide Training Gaps - ME Mar 21, 2026
Sandy River Center: Staffing Disclosure Violation - ME Mar 20, 2026
Sandy River Center: Unsafe Environment Violations - ME Mar 19, 2026
Sandy River Center: Food Safety Violations - ME Mar 10, 2026

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Inspection History Overview

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Detailed Inspection Reports

Notice: These are official CMS inspection narratives containing detailed regulatory findings. This information is not available in searchable format anywhere else online.

November 25, 2025 Complaint Investigation

September 18, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Fines and Penalties by Year

2020 1 penalties totaling $7,303

$7,303
Jul 23, 2020

Fine

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Health Violations by Year

2024 2 violations

Tag 0584 E Apr 29, 2024

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: Jun 7, 2024
Tag 0812 E Apr 29, 2024

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

✓ Corrected: Jun 7, 2024

2023 6 violations

Tag 0677 D Oct 3, 2023

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

✓ Corrected: Nov 15, 2023
Tag 0686 D Oct 3, 2023

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

✓ Corrected: Nov 15, 2023
Tag 0842 E Oct 3, 2023

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

✓ Corrected: Nov 15, 2023
Tag 0684 D Sep 12, 2023

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

✓ Corrected: Oct 6, 2023
Tag 0684 D Jul 20, 2023

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

✓ Corrected: Aug 25, 2023
Tag 0689 D Jul 20, 2023

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

✓ Corrected: Aug 25, 2023

2022 22 violations

Tag 0550 D Oct 28, 2022

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

✓ Corrected: Dec 6, 2022
Tag 0554 D Oct 28, 2022

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

✓ Corrected: Dec 6, 2022
Tag 0558 E Oct 28, 2022

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

✓ Corrected: Dec 6, 2022
Tag 0582 E Oct 28, 2022

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

✓ Corrected: Dec 6, 2022
Tag 0623 E Oct 28, 2022

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

✓ Corrected: Dec 6, 2022
Tag 0645 D Oct 28, 2022

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

✓ Corrected: Dec 6, 2022
Tag 0684 E Oct 28, 2022

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

✓ Corrected: Dec 6, 2022
Tag 0695 D Oct 28, 2022

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

✓ Corrected: Dec 6, 2022
Tag 0732 B Oct 28, 2022

Post nurse staffing information every day.

✓ Corrected: Dec 6, 2022
Tag 0756 D Oct 28, 2022

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

✓ Corrected: Dec 6, 2022
Tag 0758 E Oct 28, 2022

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: Dec 6, 2022
Tag 0812 E Oct 28, 2022

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

✓ Corrected: Dec 6, 2022
Tag 0868 B Oct 28, 2022

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

✓ Corrected: Dec 6, 2022
Tag 0584 E Sep 28, 2022

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: Nov 1, 2022
Tag 0656 E Sep 28, 2022

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

✓ Corrected: Nov 1, 2022
Tag 0677 E Sep 28, 2022

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

✓ Corrected: Nov 1, 2022
Tag 0725 E Sep 28, 2022

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

✓ Corrected: Nov 1, 2022
Tag 0842 E Sep 28, 2022

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

✓ Corrected: Nov 1, 2022
Tag 0925 E Sep 28, 2022

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

✓ Corrected: Nov 1, 2022
Tag 0842 B Aug 11, 2022

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

2020 8 violations

Tag 0600 G Jul 23, 2020

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

✓ Corrected: Aug 27, 2020
Tag 0656 D Jul 23, 2020

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

✓ Corrected: Aug 27, 2020
Tag 0689 G Jul 23, 2020

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

✓ Corrected: Aug 27, 2020
Tag 0550 D Jan 30, 2020

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

✓ Corrected: Feb 28, 2020
Tag 0584 E Jan 30, 2020

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: Feb 28, 2020
Tag 0609 E Jan 30, 2020

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

✓ Corrected: Feb 28, 2020
Tag 0645 E Jan 30, 2020

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

✓ Corrected: Feb 28, 2020
Tag 0656 D Jan 30, 2020

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

✓ Corrected: Feb 28, 2020

2019 4 violations

Tag 0584 E Jan 10, 2019

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: Feb 24, 2019
Tag 0761 E Jan 10, 2019

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: Feb 24, 2019
Tag 0812 E Jan 10, 2019

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

✓ Corrected: Feb 24, 2019
Tag 0814 D Jan 10, 2019

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

✓ Corrected: Feb 24, 2019

2018 5 violations

Tag 0584 E Jan 26, 2018

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: Feb 28, 2018
Tag 0644 E Jan 26, 2018

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

✓ Corrected: Feb 28, 2018
Tag 0645 D Jan 26, 2018

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

✓ Corrected: Feb 28, 2018
Tag 0812 D Jan 26, 2018

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

✓ Corrected: Feb 28, 2018
Tag 0921 D Jan 26, 2018

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

✓ Corrected: Feb 28, 2018

2017 3 violations

Tag 0334 D Mar 2, 2017

Develop policies and procedures for influenza and pneumococcal immunizations.

✓ Corrected: Apr 12, 2017
Tag 0441 D Mar 2, 2017

Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.

✓ Corrected: Apr 12, 2017
Tag 0514 D Mar 2, 2017

Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Apr 12, 2017
🏥 Facility Summary

Sandy River Center is a 2-star nursing home in Farmington, ME with 82 beds.

Most recent inspection: Data not available. No current violations on record.

📞 2077786591
📍 119 Livermore Falls Road, Farmington, ME
💵 Accepts Medicare and Medicaid
Data source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Facility information updated daily. Star ratings range from 1 (much below average) to 5 (much above average).

Frequently Asked Questions About Sandy River Center

What violations has Sandy River Center received?
Sandy River Center has 0 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
What is the quality rating of Sandy River Center?
Sandy River Center has a 2-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This rating indicates the facility may have quality concerns that should be investigated further. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
When was Sandy River Center last inspected?
Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
Is Sandy River Center safe?
Safety at Sandy River Center should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
How do I contact Sandy River Center?
Phone: 2077786591. Address: 119 Livermore Falls Road, Farmington, ME. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
What services does Sandy River Center offer?
Sandy River Center is a skilled nursing facility with 82 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
What are better facilities near Farmington, ME?
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