Oak Grove Center

    27 Cool St, Waterville, ME 04901
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.74·(46)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.4
    • Staff

      3.8
    • Meals

      2.5
    • Amenities

      3.8
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate and attentive nursing and CNA staff
    • Effective rehabilitative therapy improving mobility and balance
    • Supportive hospice and end-of-life care
    • Engaging activities program (socials, concerts, bingo, garden)
    • Welcoming reception area and pleasant front-desk staff
    • Clean, comfortable resident rooms and attractive facility aesthetics
    • Administrators responsive and reassuring in some cases
    • Strong resident–staff relationships and long-term residency continuity
    • Clear care-plan communication in certain cases
    • Dedicated individual staff recognized for excellence

    Cons

    • Chronic understaffing and inadequate CNA-to-resident ratios
    • Excessive administrative and electronic-documentation burden on clinical staff
    • Housekeeping and sanitation management gaps
    • Inconsistent infection-control supplies and practices
    • Unreliable meal quality and limited fresh-produce options
    • Delayed maintenance and building-repair responsiveness
    • High administrative turnover and inconsistent family communication
    • Payroll and employment-classification concerns affecting staff retention
    • Gaps in clinical oversight and care coordination
    • Limited visitation flexibility and rehabilitation continuity

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews describe a facility where front-line caregivers are often praised for compassion, individualized attention, and therapeutic skill, while systemic operational problems frequently interfere with consistent delivery of care. Many families and visitors highlight kind, patient CNAs and nurses, effective rehabilitative therapy that improved walking and balance for some residents, and strong hospice support that honored resident wishes. Individual staff members and the activities team receive repeated positive mention for creating meaningful social opportunities and building close relationships with residents.

    At the same time, a recurring pattern of understaffing and heavy workloads is evident. Clinical staff are described as overextended by high patient loads and a substantial electronic-documentation burden; this dynamic is linked to delays in responding to resident needs, limited bathing/showering frequency, and incontinence-care concerns. Several comments also raise concerns about gaps in clinical oversight and care coordination, including delayed or inconsistent medication/treatment responses and isolated clinical incidents that prompted family concern.

    Food service and activities present a mixed picture. The activities program and some social offerings (ice cream socials, concerts, bingo, gardening) are generally regarded as strengths that contribute to residents’ quality of life. Dining, however, is uneven: breakfast is often viewed more favorably than other meals, while other entrees and vegetable offerings are described as overcooked or lacking fresh produce with occasional shortages of menu items.

    Facility operations and environment issues are also recurring themes. Housekeeping and laundry management shortcomings — including inconsistent room cleaning, laundry delays, mold concerns, and limited housekeeping responsiveness — are described alongside maintenance delays (nonfunctional dryers, slow plumbing repairs). Reviewers flagged inconsistent infection-control supplies and PPE availability at times, and some raised sanitation and odor concerns in communal or resident areas. Administrative turnover, inconsistent family communication, and restrictive visitation/rehab-start processes contributed to frustration for families navigating transitions.

    Finally, workplace and administrative practices were a notable concern for some commenters. Issues cited include payroll and employment-classification problems, reports of unpaid shifts or travel reimbursement disputes, and a workplace culture in which staff fear retaliation. Conversely, several reviewers singled out specific administrators and front-desk staff as responsive and comforting during difficult transitions. Overall, experiences appear highly variable: prospective residents and families will likely encounter capable, compassionate direct-care staff and meaningful rehabilitation and activities, but should also evaluate the facility’s staffing levels, housekeeping and maintenance protocols, infection-control practices, and communication processes during a visit and through direct questions to leadership.

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    Medicare Ratings

    1·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    Oak Grove Center is located at 27 Cool St, Waterville, ME, 04901.

    About Oak Grove Center

    Oak Grove Center, found at 27 Cool Street in Waterville, ME, is a nursing home that offers 90 certified beds and takes care of people who need long-term medical help, short stays after a hospital visit, or expert care for illness or surgery, and they have a reputation backed by about 20 reviews, with an average rating of 3.2 out of 5, which shows they've been serving the community for some time, and while no place is perfect, this one's got its share of resources. Oak Grove Center gives skilled nursing care with staff around 24 hours a day, and there's a call system for quick help, which seems to put families at ease a bit, and they help with medication, bathing, dressing, and the normal activities people do every day, plus they manage pain and special treatments like wound care, colostomy care, and even ventilator or dialysis care, which is pretty important for folks with tougher health challenges.

    Residents there can choose private or semi-private rooms, which come furnished, and each room is air conditioned with climate controls, has a private bathroom, and some have patios or porches that overlook gardens or courtyards so you don't feel closed in, and they offer cable TV, wireless internet, and phone service in rooms, which keeps people connected, and of course there's a smoke-free policy, which some find a relief, with laundry and housekeeping included, upgraded towels and linens, and staff for mail and newspaper delivery. Oak Grove Center says they help with Home Care (non-medical), Home Health Care that's Medicare-Certified, hospice care, and palliative care, plus support for family caregivers, and lots of options for every care level, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care for dementia and Alzheimer's, Adult Day Services, and Respite care for short-term or ongoing needs, and this facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid, along with Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services, so there are options for people with different coverage.

    People here get regular meals prepared for them, and there's restaurant-style dining, private rooms for family visits, in-room dining if needed, a café with everyday menu options, and staff can help with special diets and all-day dining, so folks don't have to eat at certain hours, which some like, and there are fun things too-organized outings for lunch, shopping or just a drive, social events like exercise classes, group chats, barbecues, movie nights, and even religious and cultural activities when folks want something more than sitting around. They allow pets, have walking paths, a barber and beauty salon, a recreation room, a community garden, arts and crafts, and fireplaces in the lounge areas for people who like a cozy setting, with resident and family councils so people can get their opinions heard and maybe things change for the better when enough people talk together.

    The staff covers a lot of ground, including nurses, a director of nursing, a medical director, and others like an administrator and admissions specialist who can help families understand the process, and if someone's got special needs for therapy, there's physical, occupational, and speech therapists who work with each person's own care plan, and they also offer orthopedic rehab for folks recovering from hip or knee surgery, and have outpatient therapy for those still at home. For memory care, the facility's got safety alarms and an emergency alert system, and they offer coordinated transportation for appointments or errands, while providing case management and individual treatment plans for residents who need extra help keeping track of everything.

    Oak Grove Center connects with Genesis Healthcare, which is a big holding company, and offers other nearby centers like Cedar Ridge, Sandy River, and Harbor Hill, so families who want to compare choices can look at them together, and the center lists itself in public directories for easier searching. There's a live chat on their website where staff answer questions, so if someone's thinking of moving in or needs special services like pain management, day care, or therapy, it's worth asking all you want. Oak Grove Center doesn't claim to be perfect but does offer a wide range of care and support services for seniors and their families, with options for a variety of needs, and enough activities and support so people can feel less isolated and get a bit of help or something to look forward to most days.

    People often ask...

    Oak Grove Center offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    There are 10 photos of Oak Grove Center on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 27 Cool St, Waterville, ME 04901.

    No, Oak Grove Center does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Maine, the DHHS Division of Licensing & Certification licenses assisted living and residential care facilities, posting statements of deficiency and plans of correction.

    License number249928
    Facility typeNursing Home

    Inspection Reports

    29

    Reports

    3

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    23

    Complaints

    3

    Years

    20 Jun 2025Complaint
    Concluded substantial compliance with applicable long-term care requirements after a desk review of the revisit survey.
    21 May 2025Complaint
    Identified multiple deficiencies in medication management, resident records, infection prevention, and quality assurance processes during a licensing review.
    • §483.45(c)(3)(e)(1)-(5)Free from Unnecessary Psychotropic Medication Use
    • §483.20(f)(5); §483.70(h)(1)-(5)Resident Records – Identifiable Information
    • §483.75(h)Labeling and Storing of Drugs and Biologics
    • §483.75(c)(d)(e)(g)(2)(i)(ii)Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI)
    • §483.80Infection Prevention
    • §483.20(f)(5); §483.70(h)(1)-(5)Resident Records – Identifiable Information
    • §483.80Infection Prevention
    21 May 2025Complaint
    Identified multiple deficiencies in care planning, psychotropic medication monitoring, medication storage, recordkeeping, and infection prevention.
    • CFR 483.21(b)(1)-(3)Comprehensive care plans
    • CFR 483.45(e)(1)-(5)Psychotropic drugs - monitoring/PRN use
    • CFR 483.45(g)(h)Labeling/Storage of drugs
    • CFR 483.20(f)(5), 483.70(h)(1)-(5)Resident records - identifiable information
    • CFR 483.80(a)-(f)Infection prevention & control - linens
    24 Mar 2025Complaint
    Investigated found widespread noncompliance with resident rights, care planning, infection control, staffing, medication management, and record-keeping across multiple areas.
    • 483.10(c)(6)-(8); 483.10(g)(12)Right to accept/refuse treatment and advance directives
    • 483.10(i)(1)-(7)Safe, clean, and comfortable environment
    • 483.15(c)(3)-(6)(8)Notice before transfer/discharge
    • 483.15(d)(1)-(2)Bed-hold notice
    • 483.20(e)(1)-(2) PASARR Level II coordination
    • 483.21(b)(1)-(3)Develop/implement comprehensive care plan
    • 483.21(b)(2)(i)-(iii)Care plan timing and interdisciplinary review
    • 483.25(d)(1)-(2)Safe environment; supervision and devices
    • 483.25(i)Respiratory care and sanitation
    • 483.25(m)Trauma-informed care
    • 483.35(a)(1)-(2)Sufficient nursing staff
    • 483.45(e)(1)-(5)PRN psychotropic medications monitoring
    • 483.45(g)-(h)Labeling and storage of drugs; bedside storage
    • 483.20(f)(5); 483.70(h)Resident records; identifiable information and completeness
    • 483.80(a)-(f); 483.80(e)Infection prevention and control
    • 483.75(c)-(e); 483.75(g)-(i)Quality assurance and performance improvement
    24 Mar 2025Complaint
    Identified deficiencies related to resident rights, transfer and discharge notices, bed-hold procedures, care planning, environmental conditions, trauma-informed care, and medication management, with multiple instances of incomplete documentation and non-compliant practices.
    • §483.10(c)(6)Right to refuse medical treatment and advance directives
    • §483.10(i)(7)Environmental conditions – temperature and noise levels
    • §483.15(c)(3)-(6)Notice before transfer/discharge
    • §483.15(c)(5)-(6)Bed Hold Notice
    • §483.20(e)(1)-(2)Care Plan Timing and Revision
    • §483.25(m)Trauma-informed care
    • §483.45(a)(1)-(2); §483.45(b)(2)Pharmacy services
    • —Sufficient Staffing
    • —Trauma-related observations
    18 Mar 2025Renewal
    Identified multiple fire-safety deficiencies, including a penetrated fire barrier, doors not latching, smoke barrier maintenance issues, and lacking a remote generator emergency stop.
    • NFPA 101, 2012 edition; 19.3.2.1.5, 8.7.1, 19.3.5.9Hazardous areas protection in fire barrier
    • NFPA 101, 2012 edition; sections 19.3.6.3, 19.3.6.3.5Corridor doors in smoke compartments not properly latched
    • NFPA 101, 2012 edition; 19.3.7.3, 8.6.7.1(1)Smoke barrier penetration in attic wall above provider's office
    • NFPA 110, 2010 edition; 5.6.5.6; NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code, 2012 edition; 6.4.1.1Generator emergency stop outside enclosure
    18 Mar 2025Renewal
    Identified several life-safety deficiencies related to smoke barriers, door hardware, attic penetrations, and generator emergency stop; corrective actions planned.
    • NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 Edition, 19.3.6.3 and 19.3.6.3.5Smoke barrier doors not maintaining positive latching
    • NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 Edition, 19.3.6.3Corridor doors lack positive latching hardware
    • NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 Edition, 19.3.2-1.5, 8.7.1, and 19.3.5.9Unsealed penetrations in attic smoke barrier above provider's office
    • NFPA 110, 2010 Edition, 5.6.5.6; NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code, 2012 Edition, 6.4.1.1Generator emergency stop outside enclosure missing
    03 Oct 2024Complaint
    Concluded substantial compliance after a revisit following earlier surveys.
    21 Aug 2024Complaint
    Investigated and found serious safety hazards due to loose flooring across three units, with multiple governance and training deficiencies identified as not meeting federal requirements.
    • CFR 483.25(d)(1)-(2)Free from Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices
    • CFR 483.70(j)(1)-(2)Transfer Agreement
    • CFR 483.75(a)(1)-(4)(b)(1)-(4)(f)(1)-(6)(h)(i)QAPI Prgm/Plan, Disclosure/Good Faith Attm
    • CFR 483.75(g)(1)-(2); 483.80(c)QAA Committee
    • CFR 483.95(a)Communication Training
    • CFR 483.95(d)QAPI Training
    • CFR 483.95(f)(1)-(2)Compliance and Ethics Training
    • CFR 483.95(i)Behavioral Health Training
    21 Aug 2024Complaint
    Observed safety hazards from loose floor planks and multiple deficiencies in quality assurance and staff training.
    • Type A§483.75(d)(1)(2)Accident hazards / supervision / devices
    • Type A§483.75(f)(1)Quality assurance and ethics training (QAPI) / program
    21 Aug 2024Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and concluded no regulatory deficiencies were identified.
    29 May 2024Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and found multiple deficiencies related to resident dignity, safety, care planning, discharge processes, recordkeeping, infection control, and the living environment.
    • CFR 483.10(e)(2)Respect and Dignity
    • CFR 483.10(e)(3)Reasonable Accommodations Needs/Preferences
    • CFR 483.15(e)(1)-(2)Permitting Residents to Return to Facility
    • CFR 483.20(k)(4)MD/ID Significant Change Notification
    • CFR 483.21(b)(1)-(3)Develop/Implement Comprehensive Care Plan
    • CFR 483.25(d)(1)-(2)Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices
    • CFR 483.20(f)(5), 483.70(i)(1)-(5)Resident Records - Identifiable Information
    • CFR 483.80(a)(1)-(4), 483.80(e), 483.80(f)Infection Prevention & Control
    • CFR 483.90(i)Safe/Functional/Sanitary/Comfortable Environment
    29 May 2024Complaint
    Investigated an allegation of failure to protect a resident's dignity and meet daily living needs; found noncompliance related to resident rights and personal care.
    • §483.10(e)(2)Respect, Dignity, and Right to be Treated with Dignity
    02 Apr 2024Complaint
    Concluded substantial compliance with the applicable requirements after an unannounced on-site visit. No deficiencies were cited.
    19 Mar 2024Complaint
    Verified compliance following an unannounced on-site follow-up visit.
    27 Feb 2024Complaint
    Identified deficiencies in infection prevention and control practices and linen handling after an unannounced visit, including unsafe needle handling and uncovered linen transport.
    • §483.80(a)(1)Infection prevention and control program
    • §483.80(a)(4)A system for recording incidents identified under the facility's IPCP and the corrective actions taken by the facility
    • §483.80(e)Linens
    27 Feb 2024Complaint
    Identified deficiencies in infection prevention and control, linen handling, and sharps safety.
    • 42 CFR Part 483 Subpart BInfection Prevention & Control
    07 Feb 2024Renewal
    Determined substantial compliance with emergency preparedness requirements.
    01 Feb 2024Complaint
    Regulators found multiple deficiencies in basic care and housekeeping, including linens, closet space, lighting, temperature, and noise control.
    • Type A§483.10(i)(3)Bed and bath linens
    • §483.10(i)(4)Private closet space
    • §483.10(i)(5)Adequate lighting
    • §483.10(i)(6)Temperature levels
    • §483.10(i)(7)Sound levels
    • §483.21(a)(3)Bed Hold Policy
    01 Feb 2024Complaint
    Found widespread deficiencies in care, safety, infection control, staffing, nutrition, and record-keeping based on an on-site evaluation conducted in early February 2024.
    • CFR 483.10(i) and 483.10(i)(1)-(7)Safe/Clean/Comfortable/Homelike Environment
    • CFR 483.15(d)(1)-(2)Bed Hold Policy
    • CFR 483.21(a)(1)-(3)Baseline Care Plan
    • CFR 483.21(b)(1)-(3)Comprehensive Care Plan
    • CFR 483.24(c)(1)Activities
    • CFR 483.25(d)(1)-(2)Accidents/Supervision
    • CFR 483.25(g)(1)-(3)Nutritional Status
    • CFR 483.25(l)Dialysis
    • CFR 483.35(a)-(b)Staffing
    • CFR 483.60(i)(1)-(2)Food Safety/Storage
    • CFR 483.20(f)(5) and 483.70(i)Resident Records - Identifiable Information
    • CFR 483.80(a)-(f)Infection Prevention & Control
    • CFR 483.90(d)(2)Essential Equipment – Safe Operating Condition
    • CFR 483.95(g)(1)-(4)In-Service Training for Nurse Aides
    30 Jan 2024Renewal
    Found several life-safety deficiencies related to fire protection, electrical systems, and equipment maintenance, including doors not self-closing, outdated extinguishers, and battery testing gaps.
    • NFPA 101Portable Fire Extinguishers
    • NFPA 101Generator Battery Testing
    • NFPA 101Electrical Systems - Other
    • NFPA 101Hazardous Areas - Enclosure
    30 Jan 2024Renewal
    Identified deficiencies in life-safety equipment and electrical systems, including improper maintenance of portable fire extinguishers and insufficient monthly testing of electrical power sources.
    • NFPA 101Portable Fire Extinguishers
    • NFPA 101Electrical Systems - Other
    17 Jan 2024Complaint
    Identified staffing deficiencies due to not meeting minimum direct-care staff ratios for multiple days based on resident census.
    • Chapter 9.A.4.A.Minimum Staffing Rules
    17 Jan 2024Complaint
    Determined substantial compliance after an unannounced on-site visit. No deficiencies were identified.
    10 Aug 2023Complaint
    Investigated complaint and determined substantial compliance with requirements. No deficiencies were cited.
    07 Jul 2023Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and determined substantial compliance with applicable long-term care requirements.
    20 Jun 2023Infection Control
    Investigated a deficiency in COVID-19 reporting; found incomplete information sent to NHSN during the required week. The incomplete data could affect public health oversight.
    • §483.80(g)(1)-(2)COVID-19 reporting to NHSN
    20 Jun 2023Complaint
    Determined substantial compliance with applicable requirements after a desk review. No deficiencies were cited.
    20 Jun 2023Complaint
    Investigated complaints and concluded substantial compliance with federal long-term care requirements.

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