CAverage · score 45/100 · #48 of 78 in Maine
Sandy River Center
119 Livermore Falls Road, Farmington, ME 04938 · 82 certified beds · For profit - Corporation
Staffing 3.4 nurse hours per resident-daybottom quarter in Maine
9 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 40)above median
$14,069 in fines in 3 years
Why Sandy River Center is graded C
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Maine nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 82 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Sandy River Center at a Glance
C
45/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.44 h.
1<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 40.
69<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 4.
85<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $14,069 fines, 0 denials.
17<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
3/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Maine, medium facilities · CMS record 205069 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address119 Livermore Falls Road, Farmington, ME 04938
Phone2077786591
CountyFranklin
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Certified beds82
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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- Staffing 4.4 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Maine
- 14 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 88) — below median
1
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- 5 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 28) — top quarter
1
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- 6 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 36) — top quarter
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.