Best Nursing Homes in Farmington, Maine

0 of 3 nursing homes in Farmington (0%) meet our strict criteria. The Maine statewide average is 29%.

0 recommended · 1 caution · 2 avoid · data

Worth Considering

0

Facilities graded B or better with zero fines

0 recommended 1 caution 2 avoid

City Average

1.3

+0.00 vs state

Total Beds

153

across 3 facilities

High Risk Facilities

2

2 Grade F

$21,645 in combined fines

Zero Fines

2 /3

passed all inspections

Nurse Availability

0 min

RN time per resident daily

Below CMS recommendation

Why No Recommendations?

The nursing home market in Farmington, Maine, is poor, with only three facilities available and none recommended. Families should be aware that two facilities have incurred a total of $21,645 in fines, indicating potential quality concerns.

The other 3 Farmington facilities didn't qualify — 2 carry Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $21K.

Proceed with Caution

These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.

Emergency Fallback

Facilities to Avoid

These facilities have significant quality concerns.

What Disqualified the Other 3?

Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years

Grade F facilities
2 Grade F — critical inspection failures
Facilities with fines
1 Have fines totaling $21,645
Low-scoring facilities
1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
Caution group
1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them

Questions Farmington Families Should Ask

Based on what we found in local inspection data

  1. 1

    "What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"

    Farmington's city average is 1.3 stars

  2. 2

    "Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"

    1 of 3 Farmington facilities have fines

  3. 3

    "How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"

    CMS recommends 45 min; Farmington avg is 0 min

  4. 4

    "What were your most recent inspection findings?"

    Farmington facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection

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Houston at a Glance

Good News

  • 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
  • 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
  • 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years

Be Aware

  • 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
  • $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
  • Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone

Key Numbers

  • Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
  • 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
  • 9.4 average deficiencies per facility

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing homes in Farmington, ME are recommended?

0 of 3 nursing homes in Farmington (0%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.

Why are there no recommended nursing homes in Farmington?

Our criteria are intentionally strict. While Farmington has 3 nursing homes, none currently achieve both a Trust Grade of B+ or better AND zero fines. We list all facilities with honest assessments to help you make informed decisions.

What makes a nursing home in Farmington "recommended"?

A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.

How should I evaluate nursing homes in Farmington?

Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.