Rumford Community Home
11 John F Kennedy Lane · Rumford, ME · 04276 · 2073647863
32 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- 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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.90 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.93 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.66 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 33% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (28 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G May 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 10, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 10, 2025
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 March 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 10, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 10, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2025
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2025
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 10, 2025
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 8, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 8, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 8, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2023
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected December 8, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 13, 2022
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected March 1, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 13, 2022
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 March 1, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 1, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2022
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected March 1, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 13, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 1, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2022
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected March 1, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 13, 2022
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected March 1, 2022 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 205099 · 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.