ElderGrade
D

54/100

Below average

River Ridge Center

3 Brazier Lane, Kennebunk, ME 04043

CMS 1/5 stars #9 of 9 in York County (207) 985-3030
Certified beds
62
Occupancy
91%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Special Focus Facility

    CMS has placed this home in its Special Focus Facility program for a persistent pattern of poor care. These homes get inspected twice as often.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $15,334 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

20/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -10 for 1 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

17/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.45 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.57 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 11% against weekdays

Staff stability

5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 59% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

8/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $15,334 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 54 (grade D) — CMS Special Focus Facility
  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.05 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.57 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.60 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 59.40%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 27 citations

Last standard health inspection: July 28, 2025 (1 year ago).

K Jul 28, 2025 F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

F Jul 28, 2025 F0835

Administration Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jul 28, 2025 F0584 From a complaint

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jul 28, 2025 F0725 From a complaint

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jul 28, 2025 F0761

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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jul 28, 2025 F0806

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jul 28, 2025 F0865

Administration Deficiencies

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jul 28, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of GENESIS HEALTHCARE, which operates 185 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
BERG, MICHAEL Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
BRIDGEFORD, LAURA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
MENDELSON, AVI Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
DOANE, STEPHEN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MORRIS, DIANE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ROLLINS, TARA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
DOANE, STEPHEN Individual ADP OF THE SNF
MORRIS, DIANE Individual ADP OF THE SNF
ROLLINS, TARA Individual ADP OF THE SNF
FC-GEN OPERATIONS INVESTMENT LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
GEN OPERATIONS I LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
GEN OPERATIONS II LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about River Ridge Center

What is the ElderGrade for River Ridge Center? +

River Ridge Center holds an ElderGrade of D (54 out of 100), which we describe as "below average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at River Ridge Center? +

Residents receive an average of 4.05 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has River Ridge Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 27 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does River Ridge Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, River Ridge Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.