ORONO COMMONS

πŸ“ 117 BENNOCH RD, orono, ME 04473 πŸ“ž 2078664914 πŸ›οΈ 80 beds

Overall Rating

⭐⭐
2/5

Health Inspection

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1/5

Staffing

⭐⭐⭐⭐
4/5

Quality Measures

⭐⭐⭐⭐
4/5

Inspection History Overview

81
Total Violations
7 years of data
$20,712
Total Fines
2 penalties
7
Inspections
Since 2014
21
Quality Metrics
Tracked measures

Health Violations by Year

2024 22 violations

Tag 0550 E May 22, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 6, 2024
Tag 0561 D May 22, 2024

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 6, 2024
Tag 0584 E May 22, 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.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 6, 2024
Tag 0623 B May 22, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 6, 2024
Tag 0625 B May 22, 2024

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 6, 2024
Tag 0655 B May 22, 2024

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 31, 2024
Tag 0656 D May 22, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 6, 2024
Tag 0684 E May 22, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 6, 2024
Tag 0686 D May 22, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 6, 2024
Tag 0695 E May 22, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 6, 2024
Tag 0699 D May 22, 2024

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 6, 2024
Tag 0711 D May 22, 2024

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 6, 2024
Tag 0725 E May 22, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 6, 2024
Tag 0730 B May 22, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 6, 2024
Tag 0732 B May 22, 2024

Post nurse staffing information every day.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 6, 2024
Tag 0761 D May 22, 2024

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 6, 2024
Tag 0802 E May 22, 2024

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 6, 2024
Tag 0804 E May 22, 2024

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 6, 2024
Tag 0812 E May 22, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 31, 2024
Tag 0947 D May 22, 2024

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 6, 2024

2023 8 violations

Tag 0550 E Mar 1, 2023

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

Tag 0561 E Mar 1, 2023

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Tag 0584 E Mar 1, 2023

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.

Tag 0656 B Mar 1, 2023

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

Tag 0684 D Mar 1, 2023

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

Tag 0725 E Mar 1, 2023

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

Tag 0809 D Mar 1, 2023

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.

Tag 0842 D Mar 1, 2023

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

2021 13 violations

Tag 0584 E Nov 3, 2021

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 14, 2021
Tag 0677 D Nov 3, 2021

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

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 14, 2021
Tag 0711 E Nov 3, 2021

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 14, 2021
Tag 0812 E Nov 3, 2021

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

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 14, 2021
Tag 0880 E Nov 3, 2021

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 30, 2021
Tag 0656 D Apr 15, 2021

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

βœ“ Corrected: May 19, 2021
Tag 0760 G Apr 15, 2021

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

βœ“ Corrected: May 19, 2021
Tag 0580 D Mar 24, 2021

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 25, 2021
Tag 0600 D Mar 24, 2021

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

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 25, 2021
Tag 0641 D Mar 24, 2021

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 25, 2021
Tag 0657 D Mar 24, 2021

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

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 25, 2021
Tag 0684 D Mar 24, 2021

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

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 25, 2021
Tag 0758 D Mar 24, 2021

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 25, 2021

2020 1 violations

Tag 0656 D Aug 18, 2020

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

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 8, 2020

2019 16 violations

Tag 0623 B Oct 9, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 4, 2019
Tag 0625 B Oct 9, 2019

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 4, 2019
Tag 0732 B Oct 9, 2019

Post nurse staffing information every day.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 4, 2019
Tag 0758 E Oct 9, 2019

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 4, 2019
Tag 0809 E Oct 9, 2019

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 4, 2019
Tag 0810 E Oct 9, 2019

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 4, 2019
Tag 0812 E Oct 9, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 4, 2019
Tag 0835 E Oct 9, 2019

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 4, 2019
Tag 0883 B Oct 9, 2019

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 4, 2019
Tag 0552 D Aug 20, 2019

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 18, 2019
Tag 0656 D Aug 20, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 18, 2019
Tag 0758 D Aug 20, 2019

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 18, 2019
Tag 0600 E Jul 31, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 2, 2019
Tag 0604 D Jul 31, 2019

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 2, 2019
Tag 0657 D Jul 31, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 2, 2019
Tag 0760 E Jul 31, 2019

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 2, 2019

2018 14 violations

Tag 0550 D Nov 29, 2018

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 22, 2019
Tag 0558 B Nov 29, 2018

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 22, 2019
Tag 0578 D Nov 29, 2018

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 22, 2019
Tag 0584 E Nov 29, 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.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 22, 2019
Tag 0623 C Nov 29, 2018

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 22, 2019
Tag 0656 E Nov 29, 2018

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 22, 2019
Tag 0804 E Nov 29, 2018

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 22, 2019
Tag 0812 E Nov 29, 2018

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 22, 2019
Tag 0804 B May 10, 2018

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 1, 2018
Tag 0812 D May 10, 2018

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 1, 2018
Tag 0689 J Apr 5, 2018

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

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 18, 2018
Tag 0725 E Apr 5, 2018

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

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 18, 2018
Tag 0711 D Feb 13, 2018

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 3, 2018
Tag 0761 D Feb 13, 2018

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 3, 2018

2017 7 violations

Tag 0253 E Oct 25, 2017

Provide housekeeping and maintenance services.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 24, 2017
Tag 0282 D Jun 12, 2017

Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 1, 2017
Tag 0309 E Jun 12, 2017

Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 11, 2017
Tag 0514 B Jun 12, 2017

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

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 1, 2017
Tag 0157 E Apr 18, 2017

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

βœ“ Corrected: May 6, 2017
Tag 0224 H Apr 18, 2017

Protect each resident from mistreatment, neglect and misappropriation of personal property.

βœ“ Corrected: May 6, 2017
Tag 0280 E Apr 18, 2017

Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment.

βœ“ Corrected: May 6, 2017

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Fines and Penalties by Year

2021 1 penalties totaling $8,037

$8,037
Fine
March 24, 2021
Average: $8,037 | Range: $8,037 - $8,037

2018 1 penalties totaling $12,675

$12,675
Fine
April 5, 2018
Average: $12,675 | Range: $12,675 - $12,675

Fire Safety Deficiencies

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Inspection Survey Reports

Health

May 22, 2024
0.00

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March 28, 2024
0.00

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March 1, 2023
0.00

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November 3, 2021
0.00

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April 15, 2021
0.00

Health

March 24, 2021
0.00

Health

October 9, 2019
0.00

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Ownership Information

For profit - Corporation
Independent (Not part of a chain)
205031
205031
2078664914
Penobscot

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