Odd Fellows Health Care Center

Nursing Home · Auburn, ME

CMS overall rating 3/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number205170

Contact & location

85 Caron Lane
Auburn, ME 04210
Androscoggin County
Phone
(207) 786-4616
ZIP code
04210 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
26
Residents per day
24.5 (94% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Home of Maine
Medicare certified since
March 31, 1994
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 4.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.52 (state 4.34 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
1.02 (state 1.05 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.76 (state 0.45 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.74 (state 2.83 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.55 (state 3.92 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
—
RN turnover
—
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
February 18, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
10.0 (state 11.0 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
24 health · 49 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-02-18 Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-17
2026-02-18 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-17
2026-02-18 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-17
2026-02-18 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 2026-03-17
2026-02-18 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
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-17
2026-02-18 Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-17
2026-02-18 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 2026-03-17
2026-02-18 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-17
2026-02-18 Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
F0882 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-17
2026-02-18 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-17
2025-03-20 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-04
2025-03-20 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-04
2025-03-20 Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
F0678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-04
2025-03-20 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-04
2025-03-20 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 2025-05-04
2025-03-20 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
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-04
2025-03-20 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
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-04
2025-03-20 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-04
2025-03-20 Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
F0882 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-04
2025-03-20 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-04
2025-03-20 Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-04
2025-03-20 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-04
2025-03-20 Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-04
2025-03-20 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-04

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Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Norway Savings Bank (organization)5%+ Mortgage Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
House, Norma (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Leary, Desiree (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Norway Savings Bank (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Strout, Jo-Ellen (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Anderson, Michael (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Carter, Troy (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Farnum, Jerrold (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Gulya, David (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Harney, Debra (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
House, Norma (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Anderson, Michael (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Carter, Troy (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Farnum, Jerrold (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Gulya, David (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Harney, Debra (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Flanders, Deborah (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
House, Norma (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Leary, Desiree (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Little, Kaitlin (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Strout, Jo-Ellen (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Odd Fellows Health Care Center?

Odd Fellows Health Care Center has a 3-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 Odd Fellows Health Care Center have?

It has 26 certified beds and cares for about 25 residents per day.

Has Odd Fellows Health Care Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Odd Fellows Health Care Center?

(207) 786-4616. The facility is located at 85 Caron Lane, Auburn, ME 04210.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.