ElderGrade
B

84.1/100

Above average

Cedars Nursing Care Center

630 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME 04112

CMS 4/5 stars #7 of 17 in Cumberland County (207) 772-5456
Certified beds
102
Occupancy
76%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

28.6/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -1.4 for 21 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

26/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 5.1 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.53 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 7% against weekdays

Staff stability

7.5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • No turnover figure reported — scored neutral

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.89 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.53 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 4.54 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover Not reported

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 25 citations

Last standard health inspection: June 25, 2025 (1 year ago).

E Jun 25, 2025 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jun 25, 2025 F0730

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jun 25, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jun 25, 2025 F0947

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 25, 2025 F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 25, 2025 F0655

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 25, 2025 F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 25, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
CALLNAN, KATHRYN Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
PALANGE-HUNT, ANGELA Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
WATSON, JOHN Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
CALLNAN, KATHRYN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
WATSON, JOHN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
JHA SERVICES, INC. Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Cedars Nursing Care Center

What is the ElderGrade for Cedars Nursing Care Center? +

Cedars Nursing Care Center holds an ElderGrade of B (84.1 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Cedars Nursing Care Center? +

Residents receive an average of 4.89 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Cedars Nursing Care Center been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 25 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Cedars Nursing Care Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Cedars Nursing Care Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.