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Barron Center
1145 Brighton Ave, Portland, ME 04102
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Barron Center is a Government, city nursing home in Portland, Maine, certified for 219 beds and caring for about 109 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Maine median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 8, 1 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 8.7 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 44.4.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $8K.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.3 hours per resident per day (1.2 RN), above the Maine median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 96.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Cumberland Co. median | Maine median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 19 | 25 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 8.7 | 30.8 | 44.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.3 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 96.2% | 46.9% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $8,278 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (17 in the county, 78 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Maine average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 21 Aug 2025, 21 Jul 2022.
Severity mix: D ×9 E ×6 B ×4
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0887 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Jan 2025 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 26 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 26 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 26 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 26 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | B | Standard survey | 26 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Standard survey | 26 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | B | Standard survey | 26 Aug 2022 |
| 9 Jan 2020 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2020 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May 2025 | Fine | $8,278 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Maine average. Turnover: nursing staff 96.2%, RNs 92.9%; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Maine median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 30.1% | 24.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.7% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.4% | 3.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 31.9% | 25.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.6% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 21.1% | 19.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: government, city. Legal business name: City Of Portland.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Portland | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/02/2021 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Cumberland County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorham House | Gorham | 69 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 34.8 | — | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Maine Veterans Home - Scarborough | Scarborough | 120 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 7.5 | — | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Mid Coast Senior Health Center | Brunswick | 42 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 28.6 | — | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Piper Shores | Scarborough | 40 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 52.5 | — | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Cedars Nursing Care Center | Portland | 102 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 24.5 | — | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Hawthorne House | Freeport | 83 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 29 | 34.9 | — | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Horizons Living and Rehab Center | Brunswick | 65 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 30.8 | — | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Seaside Healthcare LLC | Portland | 147 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 22 | 15.0 | — | 16 Mar 2026 |
All 17 facilities in Cumberland County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Barron Center been cited for?
19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Maine median is 29 per facility.
Has Barron Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $8K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Barron Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.3 hours per resident per day against a Maine median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Barron Center?
Ownership type is government, city. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include City of Portland. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Barron Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 21 Aug 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 21 Aug 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.