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B
Good

ORONO COMMONS

117 BENNOCH RD · ORONO, ME 04473

2078664914 · For profit - Corporation

80 beds72.8 residents136 staff
CMS Five-Star Ratings
Overall
★★★★★
Staffing
★★★★★
Quality
★★★★★
Inspections
★★★★★
Staffing Grades
B
Good
Total Staff
A+
Excellent
RN Staff
B
Good
Overall
✓CMS Benchmark(≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✓RN Recommendation(≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✗Research Standard(≥ 4.10 HPRD)
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What This Means in Plain English

ORONO COMMONS receives an overall staffing grade of B (Good). With 3.6035 total nurse hours per resident per day, this facility meets the CMS staffing benchmark and has adequate registered nurse (RN) coverage. It is 0.29 HPRD below the national average.

Weekend staffing decreases noticeably — dropping 15.91% compared to weekdays. The facility uses a moderate level of agency staff (11.42% of hours), suggesting some reliance on temporary workers.

Staffing levels have remained relatively stable over recent quarters.

🔍 Areas of Concern (0)

No significant concerns identified for this quarter.

✨ Strengths (3)

✅Meets the CMS staffing benchmark (≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✅Meets the research-recommended RN staffing level (≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✅No days with zero registered nurse hours this quarter
Total Nurse HPRD
3.6035hrs/resident/day▼ 0.29
CMS benchmark: 3.48
RN HPRD
1.4001hrs/resident/day▲ 0.72
Recommended: 0.75
Weekend Drop-off
15.91%
3.7732 weekday → 3.1728 weekend
Agency Staff
11.42%
5.84% of RN hours from contractors
Days with Zero RN
0days this quarter
4+ days = auto 1-star
CNA HPRD
1.6657hrs/resident/day
Direct care aides
LPN HPRD
0.1507hrs/resident/day
Licensed practical nurses
Consistency
0.411std dev
Lower = more predictable

HPRD Over Time

Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, by quarter

Total HPRD (shaded area)RN HPRDCMS Benchmark (3.48) — staffing standardResearch Standard (4.10) — recommended level

How Does This Facility Compare?

Compared to county, state, and national averages for total nurse HPRD

vs. Penobscot County Average-0.64 HPRD
4.25
03.60 HPRD
vs. Maine State Average-0.75 HPRD
4.35
03.60 HPRD
vs. National Average-0.29 HPRD
3.90
03.60 HPRD
■ Colored bar = this facility · | Black line = average · Based on 2025Q3 data

Nearby Facilities

Compare with other nursing homes in the area

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ORONO COMMONS ★
ORONO · This facility
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B
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BANGOR
5.8 mi
A
4.48191.2265★★★☆☆
Maine Veterans Home - Bangor
BANGOR
5.9 mi
A+
5.37041.6636★★☆☆☆
STILLWATER HEALTH CARE
BANGOR
6.2 mi
B
3.96930.9501★★★☆☆
ROSS MANOR
BANGOR
6.8 mi
A
4.39221.1745★★★★☆
WESTGATE CENTER FOR REHAB & ALZHEIMERS CARE
BANGOR
8.1 mi
A
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Inspection History & Penalties

Health inspection results from state surveys — most recent first

5
Inspections
43
Total Deficiencies
$10,358
Fines Assessed
Dec 9, 2025Health
3 deficiencies cited
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May 7, 2025Health
10 deficiencies cited· Includes actual harm
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May 22, 2024Health
20 deficiencies cited
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Mar 28, 2024Health
2 deficiencies cited
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Mar 1, 2023Health
8 deficiencies cited
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Penalty History

May 7, 2025Fine
$10,358
CMS Severity Scale
A–C: No Harm / PotentialD–F: No Harm but ConcernG–H: Actual HarmI–L: Immediate Jeopardy

Source: CMS Staffing & Quality Data — 2025Q3 · data.cms.gov

Staffing grades are based on CMS-published thresholds and research recommendations. CMS is not affiliated with and does not endorse this website.