Cedars Nursing Care Center
630 Ocean Avenue · Portland, ME · 04112 · 2077725456
102 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
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 | 4.47 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.32 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.27 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 55% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 25, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected August 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected August 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 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 August 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 25, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected August 9, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 9, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E June 25, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 9, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E June 25, 2025
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected August 9, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E April 3, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 3, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 3, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2024
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 3, 2024
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 May 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 3, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2022
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 January 26, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 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 January 26, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 1, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 26, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 1, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 26, 2023 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 205003 · 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.