Sandy River Center
119 Livermore Falls Road, Farmington, ME 04938
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How Sandy River Center Compares
Sandy River Center is a 82-bed for-profit nursing facility in Farmington, Maine. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Maine average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.4%) is below the Maine average of 4.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 82 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Farmington, the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Maine average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.9% — better than the Maine average of 20.2% (36% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.4% — better than the Maine average of 4.1% (89% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.8% — better than the Maine average of 4.3% (82% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 32.3% — worse than the Maine average of 20.5% (58% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Maine averages across 78 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Sandy River Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Sandy River Center with other nursing homes in Farmington.
What keeps Sandy River Center's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Sandy River Center keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 12.9% here versus 20.2% across Maine. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Sandy River Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.4% here versus 4.1% across Maine. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Sandy River Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 82 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Sandy River Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Sandy River Center's rating advantage in Farmington?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Farmington
Farmington sits in Franklin County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.0% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Maine as a whole (20.6% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 6,581 (22.0%)
- Median age
- 46.5 years
- Median household income
- $51,630
- Median home value
- $146,900
Demographics for Franklin County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Farmington.
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