Nursing homes in Orono, ME

Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Orono, part of the Penobscot area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Located in Penobscot County, Orono, ME offers limited options for long-term clinical care with only one nursing home serving the 04473 ZIP code area. According to official CMS Care Compare data, the facility currently holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. Orono Commons, operated by Genesis Healthcare, is the sole provider in the city, reflecting the broader regional average for nursing home quality in this part of Maine.

What to look for in Orono

• 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 1 of 1 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is ORONO COMMONS at 2★.
• 1 of 1 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

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