River Ridge Center
Kennebunk, ME · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 205065) · 62 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $15,334
Phone: (207) 985-3030 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
River Ridge Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 star, below Maine's state average of 3.09 stars, with a 1-star health inspection rating and a 3-star staffing rating.
River Ridge Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.05 hours per resident per day, including 1.57 RN hours per resident per day, a staffing rating of 3 stars, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 59.4%.
River Ridge Center has one federal fine on record totaling $15,334.00 and no payment denials, and CMS has designated it an SFF Candidate, meaning it has been identified as persistently underperforming and is subject to increased inspection oversight.
About this facility
River Ridge Center is a for-profit nursing home in Kennebunk, York County, Maine, certified for 62 beds with an average daily census of 56.7 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since February 1991 and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
Per CMS Care Compare data, River Ridge Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Maine state average of 3.09. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star. The quality measures rating is 3 stars, and the staffing rating is 3 stars. Total nurse staffing hours average 4.052 per resident per day, including 1.57 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 59.4%.
CMS records one federal fine totaling $15,334.00 against this facility, and no payment denials on record. CMS lists River Ridge Center as an 'SFF Candidate,' meaning it has been identified as persistently underperforming and is being watched by CMS as a candidate for the Special Focus Facility program, which involves increased inspection oversight for facilities with a history of serious quality problems.
River Ridge Center is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.4 stars. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families are encouraged to review this facility's full inspection history and current status directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
River Ridge Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below Maine's state average of 3.09 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, River Ridge Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.05 hours per resident per day, including 1.57 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing staff turnover is 59.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records one federal fine totaling $15,334.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS has not applied the abuse icon to this facility, but it is designated an SFF Candidate, meaning it has been identified as persistently underperforming and faces increased inspection scrutiny.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
River Ridge Center is certified for 62 beds and has an average daily census of 56.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which has 184 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
River Ridge Center has been certified since February 4, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (1 star), health inspections (1 star), quality measures (3 stars), and staffing (3 stars), which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 207-985-3030 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 207-985-3030 to arrange a visit and review its inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/205065?state=ME for the most current CMS data on River Ridge Center.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.