OAK GROVE CENTER
27 COOL ST, Waterville, ME 04901
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How OAK GROVE CENTER Compares
OAK GROVE CENTER is a 90-bed for-profit nursing facility in Waterville, Maine. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Maine average of 3.1 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.9%) is below the Maine average of 4.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 90 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Waterville, the local average is 1.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Maine average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 23.0% — worse than the Maine average of 20.2%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.9% — better than the Maine average of 4.1% (29% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.2% — worse than the Maine average of 4.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.1% — better than the Maine average of 20.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Maine averages across 78 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask OAK GROVE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing OAK GROVE CENTER with other nursing homes in Waterville.
How is OAK GROVE CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help OAK GROVE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.9% here versus 4.1% across Maine. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is OAK GROVE CENTER doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 5.2% here versus 4.3% across Maine. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does OAK GROVE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 90 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at OAK GROVE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does OAK GROVE CENTER lag behind other Waterville options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 1.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Waterville
Waterville sits in Kennebec County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Maine as a whole (20.6% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 24,268 (19.9%)
- Median age
- 44.1 years
- Median household income
- $55,368
- Median home value
- $164,000
Demographics for Kennebec County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Waterville.
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