Maine › Knox County › Camden
Windward Gardens
105 Mechanic Street, Camden, ME 04843
Special Focus Facility
Overallnot rated
Health inspectionnot rated
Staffingnot rated
Quality measuresnot rated
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.
Windward Gardens, in Camden, Maine, is certified for 73 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Genesis Healthcare chain.
CMS gives it no overall rating; the health inspection rating is —, staffing — and quality measures —.
Inspectors recorded 79 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (21, 22, 36 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 108.2 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 44.4.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day (1.1 RN), close to the Maine median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 76.2%.
CMS flags that the facility is a Special Focus Facility.
79health deficiencies, 3 survey cyclesnone at actual-harm level
$0fines listed by CMS0 penalties in period
4.0nurse hours per resident per daystate median 4.2
89%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)65 residents a day
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Knox Co. median | Maine median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | — | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 79 | 79 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 108.2 | 108.2 | 44.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 4.9 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 76.2% | 76.2% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $3,529 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 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: 4 Dec 2025, 17 Apr 2025.
Severity mix: D ×42 E ×32 F ×1 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)
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
J
K
L
Actual harm
G
H
I
Potential for more than minimal harm
D
E
F
Potential for minimal harm
A
B
C
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 2026 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 1 Apr 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Feb 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | E | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | Complaint investigation | 14 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 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 | 14 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 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 | 14 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 14 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | E | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 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 | Complaint investigation | 14 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 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. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Jun 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Standard survey | 30 May 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 30 May 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 30 May 2025 |
| 17 Apr 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 | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | B | Standard survey | 30 May 2025 |
| 19 Feb 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Mar 2025 |
| 19 Feb 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Mar 2025 |
| 19 Feb 2025 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Mar 2025 |
| 19 Feb 2025 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Mar 2025 |
| 22 Jan 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Feb 2025 |
| 22 Jan 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 | Complaint investigation | 19 Feb 2025 |
| 3 Jan 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 Feb 2025 |
| 3 Jan 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Feb 2025 |
| 3 Jan 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Feb 2025 |
| 3 Jan 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Feb 2025 |
| 3 Jan 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Feb 2025 |
| 3 Jun 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Jul 2024 |
| 3 Jun 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Jul 2024 |
| 3 Jun 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Jul 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0578 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 31 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | 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 | 31 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | E | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0758 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | 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 | 31 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | B | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 9 Jan 2024 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 Feb 2024 |
| 9 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 Feb 2024 |
| 9 Jan 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 Feb 2024 |
| 9 Jan 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 Feb 2024 |
| 9 Jan 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Feb 2024 |
| 9 Jan 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Feb 2024 |
| 9 Jan 2024 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Feb 2024 |
| 9 Jan 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Feb 2024 |
| 9 Jan 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Feb 2024 |
| 9 Jan 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Feb 2024 |
| 6 Sep 2023 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 9 Oct 2023 |
| 6 Sep 2023 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | B | Complaint investigation | 9 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Maine average. Turnover: nursing staff 76.2%, RNs 70.8%; 1 administrator 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 | 24.2% | 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 | 0.6% | 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 | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 25.5% | 25.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 12.0% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 27.0% | 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: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Camden Operations, Llc. Chain: Genesis Healthcare (184 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis Healthcare of Maine LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 10/02/2013 |
| Fc-Gen Operations Investment LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/02/2015 |
| Gen Operations I LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/02/2015 |
| Genesis Healthcare Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/02/2015 |
| Genesis Healthcare LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/02/2015 |
| Genesis Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/02/2015 |
| Ghc Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 12/31/2010 |
| Sun Healthcare Group Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/02/2015 |
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 Knox County
| 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 |
All 2 facilities in Knox County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Windward Gardens been cited for?
79 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 Windward Gardens been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Windward Gardens compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a Maine median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Windward Gardens?
It is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Genesis Healthcare of Maine LLC, Fc-Gen Operations Investment LLC and Gen Operations I LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Windward Gardens last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 1 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 4 Dec 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.