Windward Gardens
Camden, ME · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 205180) · 73 certified beds
Health inspection: — · Quality measures: — · Staffing: —
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (207) 236-4197 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a current star rating for Windward Gardens in this dataset, and it is listed as "not rated" against the Maine state average of 3.09 overall stars. Health inspection and staffing star ratings are also not available in this record.
Windward Gardens reports total nurse staffing of 3.96 hours per resident per day, including 1.14 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 76.2%. A staffing star rating is not available in this data.
Windward Gardens has no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. However, CMS has placed this facility in its Special Focus Facility program due to a history of persistent poor quality, and families should review its inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Windward Gardens is a for-profit nursing home in Camden, Maine (Knox County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since April 1994. It is certified for 73 beds and reports an average daily census of 64.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Windward Gardens does not currently have a published set of the four CMS star ratings (overall, health inspection, quality measure, and staffing) on record in this dataset; CMS lists the facility's comparison to the state average overall rating (state average 3.09) as "not rated." Families should check Care Compare directly for the most current star information.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of 3.96 hours per resident per day, including 1.14 RN hours per resident per day, with a reported nursing staff turnover rate of 76.2%.
CMS has placed Windward Gardens in its Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, a designation CMS applies to nursing homes with a history of persistent poor quality as identified through the survey process; facilities in this program receive increased inspection frequency until they graduate or are removed from Medicare/Medicaid participation.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
Windward Gardens is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities nationally with a chain average CMS rating of 2.4. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to this data. Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
CMS has not published a current overall star rating for Windward Gardens in this data; it is listed as "not rated" versus the Maine state average of 3.09.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Windward Gardens is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.96 hours per resident per day, including 1.14 RN hours per resident per day, with a 76.2% nursing staff turnover rate.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
There is no abuse icon flagged, but Windward Gardens is designated a Special Focus Facility (SFF) by CMS, meaning it has a history of persistent poor quality and undergoes increased inspection.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Windward Gardens is certified for 73 beds and has an average daily census of 64.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.4.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Windward Gardens was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on April 23, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates nursing homes on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure stars, but none of these four ratings are available for Windward Gardens in this dataset.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 2072364197 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2072364197 for that information.
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/205180?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.