Norway Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC

29 Marion Ave · Norway, ME · 04268 · 2077437075

42 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: National Health Care Associates

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

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Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 64
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 90
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 18
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.273.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day1.440.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.83≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year33%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (10 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected June 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected June 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected June 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F April 24, 2025

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

    Corrected June 2, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · E April 24, 2025

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

    Corrected June 2, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E April 24, 2025 · found via complaint

    Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

    Corrected June 2, 2025 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · D February 15, 2023

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected March 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E June 10, 2021

    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.

    Corrected July 9, 2021 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E June 10, 2021

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

    Corrected July 9, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E June 10, 2021

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Corrected July 9, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 205097 · certified since January 1, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.