River Ridge Center, Kennebunk, Maine
- 27
- Citations from health inspectionsMaine average: 31 a home
- 1
- Residents harmed or put in dangerMaine average: 0.5 a home
- $15,334
- Fines from the federal governmentMaine average: $7,386 a home
- 1 out of 5
- Overall rating in starsMaine average: 3.1
The figures come from Medicare Care Compare files released October 8, 2026 by CMS, the federal Medicare agency. The citations span each home's three most recent inspection cycles plus their complaint visits, going back to March 2017 at the earliest; the fines span about three years, beginning September 2023. Browse the CMS files
Five inspection visits produced 27 citations. Residents were in immediate danger in one finding. Federal fines came to $15,334 (one fine).
A candidate for Special Focus. For its list of nursing homes with past poor inspection results, CMS has named this home a candidate.
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- The home's overall star rating
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for health inspections
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for staffing
- 3 out of 5
- Rating for quality of care
- 3 out of 5
- Nurse time for each resident
- 4.05 hours each dayThe Maine average is 4.34 hours
- Time from registered nurses
- 1.57 hours each dayThe Maine average is 1.05 hours
- Nursing staff who left during one year
- 59.4%against the Maine average of 46.7%
- Beds that are certified
- 62
- Ownership
- Corporation (for profit)
- Chain
- Genesis Healthcare, with 184 homes
- Street address
- 3 Brazier Lane, Kennebunk, Maine 04043
- County
- York
Each inspection's citations
Every citation marks a federal rule inspectors found broken, along with its seriousness and the number of residents affected.
Nine citations dated July 28, 2025
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F865 Written Quality Improvement Plan: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F835 Run the Facility Effectively: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F806 Food That Meets Allergies and Preferences: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F725 Enough Nursing Staff: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: immediate danger to residents, a pattern, several residents.
- F657 Updating the Care Plan on Time: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F584 A Safe, Clean, Homelike Room: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
Three citations dated May 28, 2025
- F842 Medical Records and Privacy: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated Sept. 19, 2024
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
11 citations dated Aug. 17, 2022
- F908 Keep Essential Equipment Working Safely: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F759 Medication Error Rate of 5 Percent or More: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F657 Updating the Care Plan on Time: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F655 Baseline Care Plan at Admission: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F641 Accurate Resident Assessments: minimal risk to residents, a pattern, several residents.
- F584 A Safe, Clean, Homelike Room: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F565 Right to Resident and Family Groups: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F561 Respect Resident Choices and Self Determination: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
Three citations dated Jan. 16, 2020
Payment Denials and Fines
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| July 28, 2025 | Fine | $15,334 |
Ownership and Management of the Home
- The direct 100% owner is Genesis Healthcare of Maine LLC.
- Owns a share through another company: FC-GEN Operations Investment LLC.
- Owns a share through another company: Gen Operations I LLC.
- Owns a share through another company: Gen Operations II LLC.
- Owns a share through another company: Genesis Healthcare Inc..
- Owns a share through another company: Genesis Healthcare LLC.
- Owns a share through another company: Genesis Holdings LLC.
- Owns a share through another company: Ghc Holdings LLC.
One additional company has a stake or a management role, according to CMS.
One person with an ownership stake is also listed by CMS.
The CMS Care Compare files, updated every month, provide provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, and ownership. The CMS certification number is 205065. Other homes in Maine.