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54/100River Ridge Center Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Kennebunk, Maine)
3 Brazier Lane, Kennebunk, Maine 04043
Phone: 2079853030
CMS Overall:1/5
Overview & Bed Count
Certified Beds
62
Avg Residents/Day
57.1
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
York
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
SFF Candidate
Abuse Icon
No
CMS Star Ratings
Overall1/5
Health1/5
Staffing4/5
Quality4/5
Nurse Staffing Check
| Metric | This Facility | Maine Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours per Resident per Day | 1.74 | 1.06 | +0.68 |
| Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day | 4.16 | 4.39 | -0.22 |
| CMS Staffing Rating | 4/5 | 4.1/5 | - |
| Nursing Staff Turnover | 55.4% | 45.3% | - |
Health Citation History
27 health citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-28 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | K – Immediate Jeopardy |
| 2025-07-28 | Administration Deficiencies | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-07-28 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-07-28 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-07-28 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-07-28 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-07-28 | Administration Deficiencies | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-07-28 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-07-28 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-28 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-28 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-28 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-09-19 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-08-17 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-08-17 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-08-17 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-08-17 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-08-17 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-08-17 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-08-17 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-08-17 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-08-17 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-08-17 | Environmental Deficiencies | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-08-17 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B – Minimal Harm Potential |
| 2020-01-16 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2020-01-16 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2020-01-16 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | B – Minimal Harm Potential |
Fire Safety Citation History
15 fire safety citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-28 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-07-28 | Egress Deficiencies | 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. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-07-28 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-07-28 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-07-28 | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-07-28 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-07-28 | Construction Deficiencies | Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-07-28 | Egress Deficiencies | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-07-28 | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-08-17 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-08-17 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-08-17 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-08-17 | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2020-01-16 | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2020-01-16 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
Total Penalties & Fines
$15,334
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
| Date | Type | Fine Amount | Payment Denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-28 | Fine | $15,334 | - |
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