River Ridge Center
Nursing Home · Kennebunk, ME
CMS certification number205065
CMS lists this nursing home as a Special Focus Facility candidate – one of the lowest-performing nursing homes in its state based on inspection history.
Contact & location
3 Brazier LaneKennebunk, ME 04043
York County
- Phone
- (207) 985-3030
- ZIP code
- 04043 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 62
- Residents per day
- 56.7 (91% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Kennebunk Operations, LLC
- Chain
- Genesis Healthcare (184 facilities, avg 2.4★)
- Medicare certified since
- February 4, 1991
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.05 (state 4.34 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.57 (state 1.05 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.51 (state 0.45 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.96 (state 2.83 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.60 (state 3.92 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 59.4 (state 46.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 38.9 (state 40.2 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- July 28, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 9.0 (state 11.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 2
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 27 health · 15 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-28 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-08-27 |
| 2025-07-28 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. F0835 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-27 |
| 2025-07-28 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-27 |
| 2025-07-28 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-27 |
| 2025-07-28 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-27 |
| 2025-07-28 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-27 |
| 2025-07-28 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. F0865 · Administration Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-27 |
| 2025-07-28 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-27 |
| 2025-07-28 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-27 |
| 2025-05-28 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-30 |
| 2025-05-28 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-30 |
| 2025-05-28 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-30 |
| 2024-09-19 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-22 |
| 2022-08-17 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-09-27 |
| 2022-08-17 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-09-27 |
| 2022-08-17 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-09-27 |
| 2022-08-17 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-09-27 |
| 2022-08-17 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-09-27 |
| 2022-08-17 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-09-27 |
| 2022-08-17 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-09-27 |
| 2022-08-17 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-09-27 |
| 2022-08-17 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-09-27 |
| 2022-08-17 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-09-27 |
| 2022-08-17 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-09-27 |
| 2020-01-16 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-02-21 |
| 2020-01-16 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-02-21 |
| 2020-01-16 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-02-21 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $15,334 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-28 | Fine | $15,334 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis Healthcare of Maine LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Fc-Gen Operations Investment LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Gen Operations I LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Gen Operations II LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Genesis Healthcare INC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Genesis Healthcare LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Genesis Holdings LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| GHC Holdings LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Sun Healthcare Group INC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Whitman, Arnold (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Doane, Stephen (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Morris, Diane (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rollins, Tara (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Berg, Michael (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bridgeford, Laura (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mendelson, Avi (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Doane, Stephen (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Morris, Diane (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rollins, Tara (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of River Ridge Center?
River Ridge Center has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Maine.
How many beds does River Ridge Center have?
It has 62 certified beds and cares for about 57 residents per day.
Has River Ridge Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $15,334 in the last three years.
Who owns River Ridge Center?
It is part of Genesis Healthcare and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of River Ridge Center?
(207) 985-3030. The facility is located at 3 Brazier Lane, Kennebunk, ME 04043.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.