River Ridge Center

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Special Focus Facility

  CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from July 28, 2025 from $23,590 to $15,334.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

Severity K is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

7 of 78 Maine homes (9%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.

• Citation F0689. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 27, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0689 3 times since 2022.

• Citation F0835. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 27, 2025.

• Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 27, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0584 3 times since 2020.

• Citation F0725. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 27, 2025.

• Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 27, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0761 3 times since 2020.

• Citation F0806. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 27, 2025.

• Citation F0865. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 27, 2025.

• Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 27, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2022.

• Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 27, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0657 2 times since 2022.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation E0006. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 5, 2025.

• Citation K0222. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 5, 2025.

• Citation K0914. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 5, 2025.

• Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 5, 2025.

• Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 5, 2025.

• Citation E0037. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Establish staff and initial training requirements.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 5, 2025.

• Citation K0133. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 5, 2025.

• Citation K0271. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have exits that are accessible at all times.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 5, 2025.

• Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 5, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for K0324 2 times since 2022.

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CMS fine of $15,334 on July 28, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0842. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2025.

• Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2025.

• Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 22, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2022.

• Citation F0565. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2022.

• Citation F0655. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2022.

• Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2022.

• Citation F0561. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2022.

• Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2022.

• Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2022.

• Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2022.

• Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2022.

• Citation F0908. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Keep all essential equipment working safely.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2022.

• Citation F0641. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2022.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0911. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 3, 2022.

• Citation K0916. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 3, 2022.

• Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 3, 2022.

• Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 3, 2022.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2020.

• Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2020.

• Citation F0623. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2020.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0291. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 29, 2020.

• Citation K0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 29, 2020.

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