Cedar Ridge Center
23 Cedar Ridge Drive · Skowhegan, ME · 04976 · 2074749686
75 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Genesis Healthcare
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 75 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.51 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.06 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.16 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (44 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Treat residents equally regarding transfer, discharge, and provision of services for all residents, regardless of payment source
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 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 March 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 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 March 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2025
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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No harm found · B January 30, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected February 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 3, 2024 · found via complaint
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 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 205060 · certified since August 8, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.