Barron Center
1145 Brighton Ave · Portland, ME · 04102 · 2075416548
219 certified beds Government - City
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
Red flags
96% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.39 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.26 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.65 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 96% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,278 |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2025
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.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025
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.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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No harm found · B August 21, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 21, 2022
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 26, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E July 21, 2022
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.
Corrected August 26, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 21, 2022
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected August 26, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 21, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 26, 2022 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B July 21, 2022
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected August 26, 2022 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B July 21, 2022
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 26, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B July 21, 2022
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected August 26, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2020
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 24, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| May 14, 2025 | Fine | $8,278 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 205011 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.