ODD FELLOWS HEALTH CARE CENTER
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Odd Fellows Health Care Center in Auburn, Maine has a Trust Grade of B, which means it is considered a good option among nursing homes. It ranks #30 out of 77 facilities in Maine, placing it in the top half, and #2 out of 6 in Androscoggin County, indicating there is only one better local choice. However, the facility's trend is concerning as the number of reported issues has increased from 3 in 2020 to 14 in 2025. Staffing is a strength, with a 5/5 star rating and only 31% turnover, which is significantly lower than the state average, suggesting staff are experienced and familiar with residents. On the downside, while there are no fines, the facility has faced multiple concerns, including failing to provide adequate personal hygiene care for a resident and not ensuring that all staff are trained in CPR, which raises questions about the quality of care.
- Trust Score
- B
- In Maine
- #30/77
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 31% turnover. Near Maine's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Maine facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 72 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than 97% of Maine nursing homes. RNs are the most trained staff who catch health problems before they become serious.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 17 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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5-Star Staffing Rating · Excellent nurse staffing levels
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4-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover below average (31%)
17 points below Maine average of 48%
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
15pts below Maine avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
The Ugly 17 deficiencies on record
Mar 2025
14 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure that Minimum Data Set (MDS) Version 3.0 Assessments were acc...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0699
(Tag F0699)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to identify a resident's past history of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)/trauma to determine what trigger(s) might cause re-traumatizat...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Findings:
1. On 3/18/25 at 9:05 a.m., and on 3/19/25 at 7:25 a.m., observations of Resident #1 in the dining room with oxygen at 2 Liters Per Minute (LPM) via a nasal cannula. Review of the medical r...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews and record review the facility failed to provide Activities of Daily Living (ADL) care in the ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0678
(Tag F0678)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure all facility staff maintain training in cardiopulmonary re...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observations, record reviews, interviews and the facility policy, the facility failed to maintain a sanitary environment to help prevent the development and transmission of disease and infect...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to adequately date and properly dispose of open medications according to manufacturer specifications, failed to ensure expired medications wer...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the kitchen was maintained in a clean and sanitary manner for floors, walls, and the dish washer for 3 of 3 days of survey. Furtherm...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on interviews, observations and record reviews and interview, the facility failed to ensure that clinical records were complete and contained accurate information for 1 of 3 residents observed f...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to maintain an Infection Control Program designed to help prevent the ...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0882
(Tag F0882)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to designate a qualified staff member to function as the Infection Preventionist who works at least part time and who is responsible for the ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0883
(Tag F0883)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review, interview and the facility's immunization policy, the facility failed to implement their pneumococcal immunization policy for 4 of 9 residents whose immunization records were r...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0947
(Tag F0947)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) employee education record review and interview, the facility failed to monitor and ensure that the CNA attended the required 12 hours of annual in-service ed...
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MINOR
(B)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Minor procedural issue · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to promote care for residents in a manner that maintained the resident...
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Oct 2020
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review, observations and interview, the facility failed to ensure that a care plan was developed in the areas of urinary incontinence and management of contractures for 1 of 12 sampled...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) review, the facility failed to ensure that a door was locked where chemicals were stored.
Findings:
On 10/27/20 at 10:45 a.m., a ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure the kitchen and dry storage room were maintained in a clean and sanitary manner for a metal pipe guard, the stove backsplash, piping a...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Maine facilities.
- • 31% turnover. Below Maine's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
- • 17 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
About This Facility
What is Odd Fellows Health's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns ODD FELLOWS HEALTH CARE CENTER an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is considered above average nationally. Within Maine, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Odd Fellows Health Staffed?
CMS rates ODD FELLOWS HEALTH CARE CENTER's staffing level at 5 out of 5 stars, which is much above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 31%, compared to the Maine average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Odd Fellows Health?
State health inspectors documented 17 deficiencies at ODD FELLOWS HEALTH CARE CENTER during 2020 to 2025. These included: 16 with potential for harm and 1 minor or isolated issues.
Who Owns and Operates Odd Fellows Health?
ODD FELLOWS HEALTH CARE CENTER is owned by a non-profit organization. Non-profit facilities reinvest revenue into operations rather than distributing to shareholders. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 26 certified beds and approximately 20 residents (about 77% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in AUBURN, Maine.
How Does Odd Fellows Health Compare to Other Maine Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Maine, ODD FELLOWS HEALTH CARE CENTER's overall rating (4 stars) is above the state average of 3.0, staff turnover (31%) is significantly lower than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (3 stars) is at the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Odd Fellows Health?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Odd Fellows Health Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, ODD FELLOWS HEALTH CARE CENTER has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 4-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Maine. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Odd Fellows Health Stick Around?
ODD FELLOWS HEALTH CARE CENTER has a staff turnover rate of 31%, which is about average for Maine nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Odd Fellows Health Ever Fined?
ODD FELLOWS HEALTH CARE CENTER has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Odd Fellows Health on Any Federal Watch List?
ODD FELLOWS HEALTH CARE CENTER is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.