Orono Commons
117 Bennoch Rd, Orono, ME 04473
1 out of 5 in Medicare’s overall rating
Summary
Orono Commons is a nursing home in Orono, Maine, in Penobscot County. According to Medicare (CMS), it has 80 certified beds and it cares for an average of 74 residents a day. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid since 1969. It is a privately owned, for-profit home. It belongs to Genesis Healthcare, an organization with 184 nursing homes. It reported to Medicare that it has a unit for people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias (40 beds). The closest hospital with an emergency room is Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, about 6.6 miles away in a straight line.
What it offers
- Alzheimer's and dementia unit or beds
- Yes, 40 beds
- Residents on the day of the last inspection
- 75 (42 on Medicaid and 10 on Medicare), on May 7, 2025
- Nurse aide training program
- Yes, it has an approved program
- Owner (organization)
- Genesis Healthcare of Maine LLC (100%)
Public data from CMS — Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Form 671), 2nd quarter of 2026, CMS — Nursing Homes: Provider Information, CMS — Ownership, September 30, 2026. Confirm the details when you call.
Medicare ratings
Medicare (CMS) rates certified nursing homes from 1 to 5 stars. Orono Commons has 1 out of 5 in the overall rating.
- Overall
- 1/5
- Health inspections
- 1/5
- Staffing
- 3/5
- Quality measures
- 2/5
- Long-stay residents
- 1/5
- Short-stay residents (rehab)
- 3/5
Star ratings are a useful reference, not a final verdict: it’s best to visit, meet the staff and ask your questions. Source: CMS, September 1, 2026.
Key facts
- Ownership
- For-profit (corporation)Part of Genesis Healthcare (184 nursing homes)
- Certification
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Certified since
- July 1, 1969
- CMS certification number (CCN)
- 205031
What certification means. A certified nursing home meets the federal requirements of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to receive payments from Medicare, as a skilled nursing facility, or from Medicaid, as a nursing facility. Federal rules require it to have enough nursing staff 24 hours a day, and the state agency inspects it without advance notice. Medicare covers only short stays for skilled care (nursing or therapy), usually after an inpatient hospital stay of at least 3 days, for up to 100 days per benefit period. For long stays, ask whether your family member qualifies for Medicaid.
Services and features
Orono Commons hasn’t shared information about its services, prices, languages or availability yet. When you call, ask who they serve, what the rate includes, whether any staff speak Spanish and whether they have an opening now. Use our checklist.
Questions to ask when you call
Marisol’s tip: a ten-minute call clears up a lot. Keep these questions handy and write down the answers so you can compare with other places.
- Do you have a bed available now, and for what kind of stay: rehab after the hospital or long-term care?
- Do you accept Medicaid from admission, or only after a period of private pay? Do you take my relative’s Medicare plan?
- Is there staff who speaks Spanish on every shift, including nights?
- What therapies do you offer (physical, occupational, speech), and how many days a week?
- How do you keep the family informed, and when is the care plan meeting?
- What are the visiting hours, and can several family members visit at once?
Location and what’s nearby
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- Address
- 117 Bennoch Rd, Orono, ME 04473Penobscot County
- Closest hospital with an emergency room
- Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center489 State Street, Bangor · 6.6 miles in a straight line · source: CMS Hospital General Information
Ask which hospital they send residents to and who goes with them.
Medicare inspections
Like every certified nursing home, Orono Commons gets regular inspections that the state carries out on Medicare’s behalf. We show you the public summary so you have the full picture. Each place can tell you how it works and what improvements it has made: it’s a good conversation to have during your visit.
- Last standard inspection
- May 7, 2025 · 18 deficiencies cited
- Fines (last 3 years)
- 1 · $10,358
See the full reports on Medicare Care Compare. Source: CMS, September 1, 2026. Do you run this nursing home? Add your information so families can learn about your work.
Who to call in Maine
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman
- Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. A free, confidential service that advises residents and families of nursing homes and assisted living and helps resolve concerns with the facility.(800) 499-0229 · Official website
- Free Medicare counseling (SHIP)
- Maine State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) – Office of Aging and Disability Services. They explain what Medicare covers and how to compare plans, without selling insurance.(877) 353-3771 · Official website
- Medicaid (MaineCare)
- Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) – Office for Family Independence (OFI). Long-term care programs: MaineCare – Nursing Facility Services, Medicaid Waiver for Elderly and Adults with Physical Disabilities.(855) 797-4357 · Official website
- Licensing and inspections
- Maine DHHS – Division of Licensing and Certification (DLC), Medical Facilities Unit.Look up a license
- Services for older adults
- Maine DHHS – Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS): Area Agencies on Aging / Aging & Disability Resource Centers.(877) 353-3771 · Official website
- Eldercare Locator (nationwide)
- A free national line that connects you with your local Area Agency on Aging.(800) 677-1116 · Official website
Contact information checked against official sources on October 15, 2026. These are free public services; hogaresparamayores.com is not affiliated with them.
Official data and sources
- CMS — Nursing Homes: Provider Information, updated September 30, 2026
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