River Ridge Center

3 Brazier Lane
Kennebunk ME 04043
Phone: 2079853030

Special Focus watch list For profit - Corporation

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
1/5
Much below average
Overall rating1/5
Health inspections1/5
Staffing3/5
Quality measures3/5
Long-stay quality3/5
Short-stay quality3/5
  • Overall rating vs. the Maine average: 2.1 star lower (3.1), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the Kennebunk average: 0.5 star lower (1.5), below average

CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds62
Average residents per day56.7
Occupancy91%
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
ChainGENESIS HEALTHCARE (184 facilities)
CountyYork
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1991-02-04
CMS certification number (CCN)205065
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle9

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.45
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.05
Registered nurse turnover38.9%
Total nursing staff turnover59.4%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)1
Fines (total value)$15,334
Payment denials0
Total penalties1
This facility has $15,334 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

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Is River Ridge Center highly rated?

CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 3, and quality measures 3.

How many beds does River Ridge Center have?

CMS certifies 62 beds; the facility reports an average of 56.7 residents per day (about 91% occupancy).

Does River Ridge Center have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $15,334 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has River Ridge Center been cited for abuse?

CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.