Cedars Nursing Care Center
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Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
1145 Brighton Ave · Portland, ME 04102 · 219 certified beds
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In Portland, Maine, Barron Center is listed as a nursing home. Its reported capacity is 219 beds. It is recorded as a government body, part of City of Portland. Federal records list it as Medicare certified. Our copy of the inspection record holds 19 citations, the newest dated 21 August 2025. Federal enforcement records add 1 fine or payment denial action. Staffing reports put it at 5.30 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.
CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026
Staffing rating
4.0Quality-measure rating
2.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
18
Staffing rating
4.0Quality-measure rating
2.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
18
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Staffing rating
4.0Quality-measure rating
4.0Inspections on record
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Cited deficiencies
18
Records from January 2020 to August 2025.
August 21, 2025 · E
Citation F0657Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-21 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-10-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 21, 2025 · D
Citation F0609Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-21 under CMS tag F0609 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-10-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 21, 2025 · E
Citation F0695Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-21 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-10-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 21, 2025 · D
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-21 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-10-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 21, 2025 · D
Citation F0655Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-21 under CMS tag F0655 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-10-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 21, 2025 · B
Citation F0641Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-21 under CMS tag F0641 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-10-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 21, 2025 · E
Citation F0761Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-21 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-10-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 21, 2025 · E
Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-21 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-10-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 21, 2025 · E
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-21 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-10-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 21, 2025 · D
Citation F0887Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-21 under CMS tag F0887 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-10-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 30, 2025 · D
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-30 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
July 21, 2022 · B
Citation F0732Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-07-21 under CMS tag F0732 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Post nurse staffing information every day. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-08-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
July 21, 2022 · E
Citation F0761Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-07-21 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-08-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
July 21, 2022 · B
Citation F0641Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-07-21 under CMS tag F0641 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-08-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
July 21, 2022 · D
Citation F0842Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-07-21 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-08-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
July 21, 2022 · B
Citation F0623Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-07-21 under CMS tag F0623 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-08-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
July 21, 2022 · D
Citation F0610Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-07-21 under CMS tag F0610 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-08-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
July 21, 2022 · D
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-07-21 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-08-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 9, 2020 · D
Citation F0698Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2020-01-09 under CMS tag F0698 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2020-01-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
Total fines on file: $8,278
May 14, 2025 · Fine
Citation FINE-880CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $8,278 against this nursing home on 2025-05-14 (Fine ID: 880). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
Latest: 5.30 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
Most recent period is lower than 2025Q4 (-0.09 hrs/resident/day). Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
Government - City
Parent organization: City of Portland
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Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Government - City".
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Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit".
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Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Government - City".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Jul 23, 2026First appeared in our data
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Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025
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Median · ME$13,976/moOther licensed providers in Portland, with their own public records.
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