Nursing homes in Knox County, Maine
Knox County, Maine, has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 169 certified beds.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (36%). Inspectors recorded 136 health deficiencies over three cycles, 80.5 per 100 beds against 41.0 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $4K across 1 fine.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Knox County | Maine | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 78 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 50% | 36% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 80.5 | 41.0 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.9 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $4K | $580K | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakwater Commons | Rockland | 96 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 57 | 59.4 | $4K | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Windward GardensSFF | Camden | 73 | — | — | — | 79 | 108.2 | — | 1 Apr 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0584 | 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. | 9 |
| F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | 9 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 8 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 8 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 8 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 2 |
Chains present: Genesis Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Knox County, Maine?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 169 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Knox County have the highest CMS ratings?
Breakwater Commons (2 stars)
How do Knox County nursing homes compare with Maine?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 36% statewide; citations run at 80.5 per 100 beds against 41.0 statewide.