Odd Fellows Health Care Center
85 Caron Lane · Auburn, ME · 04210 · 2077864616
26 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 80 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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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: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.38 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.07 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.72 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026
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 17, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 18, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 18, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 18, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 18, 2026
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 18, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B February 18, 2026
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2025
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected May 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected May 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected May 4, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 4, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected May 4, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 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 May 4, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 4, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected May 4, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B March 20, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 205170 · certified since March 31, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.