Cedars Nursing Care Center
Portland, ME · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 205003) · 102 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (207) 772-5456 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cedars Nursing Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Maine state average of 3.09. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
Cedars Nursing Care Center reports 4.89 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.53 RN hours per resident per day, earning a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars. CMS did not report a nursing turnover percentage for this facility in the available data.
Cedars Nursing Care Center has no federal fines on record, with $0.00 in total fines and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no indication of a CMS abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Cedars Nursing Care Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Portland, Maine, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1967. The facility is licensed for 102 certified beds and has an average daily census of 77.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Cedars Nursing Care Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, placing it above the Maine state average of 3.09. Its component ratings are also strong: 4 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 4.89 hours per resident per day, including 1.53 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover data was not provided in the available CMS record.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS shows zero federal fines on record for this facility, with total fines of $0.00, and no payment denials on file. There is no indication in the provided data of a CMS abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for Cedars Nursing Care Center. No chain affiliation information was provided, and CMS data does not indicate an ownership change within the last 12 months.
Families evaluating this facility for a parent should note that these figures reflect CMS Care Compare data as reported; readers should verify current details directly with the facility or on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and penalty records are subject to periodic updates.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Cedars Nursing Care Center has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Maine state average of 3.09.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 4.89 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.53 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Cedars Nursing Care Center is certified for 102 beds and has an average daily census of 77.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation was listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification in 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — each on a 1-to-5 star scale, and this facility scored 4 stars across all four categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the available CMS data; please contact the facility at (207) 772-5456 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The available data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (207) 772-5456 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/205003?state=ME.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.