Orono Commons

117 Bennoch Rd, Orono ME, 04473


Resident Review Score
8.4
|
Loved

Starting price

$4,650

For this area
$$$

Orono Commons is a nursing home in Orono, ME, with 80 certified beds. Orono Commons is a senior care company operated by Genesis HealthCare. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living and memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia. The community also has an independent living option. This facility may offer respite stays. If this is something you need, you will need to find out if there are any additional restrictions on this option. Orono Commons offers multiple therapy services to its residents, including occupational and physical therapists (in-house). In addition, access to a speech therapist is provided. Orono Commons offers dental care to its residents.

Costs at this community start at $5,554 and range up to $9,000 per month. The average price in the community is $7,277, which is equal to the average price of $ 7,277 in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is more than the state average. Depending on the services the resident needs, additional care or services may increase the monthly cost. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 3.5 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.3 hours with licensed nurses (0.8 by an RN and 0.5 by an LPN) and 2.2 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. See our amenity list below for more information.

There are two hospitals within 25 miles of Orono Commons. The two closest hospitals are St Joseph Hospital, which is 7.2 miles away, and Eastern Maine Medical Center, which is 7.8 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 2, which is an average rating of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has an average health inspection rating of 2. The quality rating for this facility is 2 and the staff rating is 3.

Some of the key amenities available at Orono Commons are:

  • Pet Friendly
  • Beauty & Barber
  • Activity Center
  • Clubs & Communities
  • Restaurant Style Dining


For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(207) 866-4914

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Room Pricing
Assisted Living
StudioStarting at$5,250
One BedroomStarting at$4,650

Personal Care Add-Ons

This community offers a range of care levels depending on the customized needs of each resident.

Services Package Price Range:Varies
Meals
Housekeeping
Laundry
Medication Assistance
Personal Care Assistance

Looking for Medicaid Options?

If you are using Medicaid to pay for senior living, your options are likely different.


Resident Review Score
8.4
|
Loved
#1 in Orono, ME

Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved22
Loved3
Good0
Average2
Below Average4

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community has received a mixture of feedback that highlights both the positive experiences and areas needing improvement. Many reviewers praised the dedicated and compassionate care provided by the staff, mentioning the above and beyond support for both residents and their families. Positive comments consistently touched on the staff's nurturing, understanding, and friendly nature, with specific departments like rehab receiving favorable mentions for their support and progress made by residents. The community's efforts during challenging times, like the pandemic, did not go unnoticed, with appreciative notes about keeping residents safe and families informed.
However, concerns were raised about staffing levels, with complaints about being short-staffed leading to burnt-out employees and high turnover rates. Some reviewers found the food quality lacking and reported issues with meal consistency and diet mistakes, which seemed particularly problematic for residents with diabetes due to the lack of appropriate snacks. Additionally, concerns about room sizes and the accessibility of personal items for residents were mentioned, alongside frustrations related to communication barriers such as unanswered phone calls. Despite these challenges, the community has made efforts to address concerns, such as improving communication options with family members and moving residents to better-suited areas. The review pool suggests a strong foundation of care and compassion that could be further enhanced by addressing operational and facility-related feedback.

AI generated summary of real reviews

ANNUAL DATA

Orono Commons


Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

80

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

2

health inspection

2

quality

2

staff

3

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

6

infection control citations

0

fines

0

amount of fines

$0

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

1

total nurse hours

4

weekend nurse hours

3

weekend rn hours

1

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

44

registered nurses

42

administrators who left

1

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    ORONO COMMONS

  • Ownership type

    For profit - Corporation

  • Federal Provider Number

    205031

  • Provider SSA county code

    90

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    July 01, 1969

  • Type of council

    Resident

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    No

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    No

  • Located in hospital

    No

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    Yes

Amenities

Orono Commons


Pet Friendly
Beauty & Barber
Activity Center
Clubs & Communities
Restaurant Style Dining

Complaints


0 Penalties Imposed

$0 In Fines Imposed

0 Payment Denials

0 Total Fines Imposed

10 Total Deficiencies Reported

2 Total Incidents Reported

4 Health Complaint Deficiencies

6 Health Standard Deficiencies

8 Total Complaints Reported

Accommodations


Wifi

WiFi/High-speed Internet

Cable of Satellite TV

Cable Television

Cable TV

Computer With Internet Access

Housekeeping

Outdoor Areas

Outdoor Garden

Parking

Pet Friendly

Phone

Washer & Dryer In Unit

Wireless Internet Access

Occupancy


78 Current Occupants

80 Total Units

Activities & Fitness


Activity Centre

Clubs & Communities

Library & Computer Lounge

Care


Ambulatory Care

Assisted Living

Dentist

Dialysis

Hospice

Hospice Care

Incontinence Care

Laundry / Dry Cleaning

Medication Management

Memory Care

Memory Care Only Community

Nurses

Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapy

Offers Resident/family Counciling

Pain Management

Physical Therapist

Podiatrist

Podiatry Services

Speech Therapy

Services


Beauty Salon & Barber Shop

Beauty Salon

Complimentary Transportation

Dining & Nutrition


Café With Always Available Menu Options

Meals Provided

Restaurant Style Dining

Additional Features


Certified By Medicare And Medicaid

Medicare Participant Since 07/01/1969

Safety


Secured Community

Hospitals


Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center

656 State Street

Distance: 6.1 miles

The Acadia Hospital

268 Stillwater Avenue

Distance: 6.5 miles

Eastern Maine Medical Center

489 State Street

Distance: 6.8 miles

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Faith Baptist Church

160 Forest Avenue, Orono

Distance: 0.6 miles

St Ann's Catholic Church

84 Main Street, Bradley

Distance: 0.7 miles

Newman Center

Orono

Distance: 0.8 miles

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