Portland, ME

Barron Center

4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $8,278 in total fines with 10 recent health deficiencies with 12 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1145 Brighton Ave, Portland, ME

(207) 541-6548

Compare this facility

Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

219

Certified beds

Average residents

114

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Government

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1967-01-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.30

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.34

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

3.54

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

4.43

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

94%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

97%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.8
1.4
0.6 pts better
1.9
1.1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.3
2.1
0.8 pts better
1.8
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.9%
90.7%
7.2 pts better
93.4%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 92.9%
95.5%
2.6 pts worse
95.5%
2.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.8%
4.3%
0.5 pts better
3.3%
0.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 11.3%
10.7%
0.6 pts worse
11.4%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.0%
5.5%
1.5 pts better
5.4%
1.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 20.0%
17.0%
3 pts worse
19.6%
0.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 19.5%
21.0%
1.5 pts better
16.7%
2.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.0%
About the same
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 27.7%
29.6%
1.9 pts better
16.3%
11.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 27.2%
25.7%
1.5 pts worse
14.9%
12.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.4%
1.3%
0.9 pts better
1.0%
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.0%
2.7%
1.7 pts better
1.7%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 27.5%
29.8%
2.3 pts better
19.8%
7.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.4%
4.4%
1 pts better
5.1%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 75.2%
71.2%
4 pts better
81.7%
6.5 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 13.9%
15.6%
1.7 pts better
12.0%
1.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.6%
1.4%
1.2 pts worse
1.6%
1 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 70.0%
74.5%
4.5 pts worse
79.7%
9.7 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 10.5%
20.5%
10 pts better
23.9%
13.4 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-08-21 · Fire 2025-08-21

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)

12 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2022-07-21 · Fire 2022-07-21

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)

11 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2020-01-09 · Fire 2020-01-09

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-21

E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2025-09-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-21

E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2025-09-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-21

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2025-09-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-21

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-09-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-21

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-09-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-21

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2025-09-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-21

E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2025-09-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-21

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-09-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-21

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2025-09-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-21

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2025-09-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-21

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-09-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-21

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2025-09-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-21

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-09-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-21

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2022-09-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-21

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2022-09-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-21

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2022-09-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-21

E36 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2022-09-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-21

E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2022-09-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-21

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2022-09-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-21

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2022-09-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-21

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2022-09-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-21

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2022-09-01

C · Minimal harm 2022-07-21

K916 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

Corrected 2022-08-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-09

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2020-02-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-09

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2020-02-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-09

E20 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

Corrected 2020-02-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-09

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2020-02-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-09

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2020-02-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-09

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2020-02-18

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-21

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-10-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-21

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-10-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-21

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-10-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-21

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-10-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-21

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-10-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-21

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2025-10-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-21

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-10-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-21

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-10-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-21

F887 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-10-03

B · Minimal harm 2025-08-21

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-10-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-01-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-21

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2022-08-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-21

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2022-08-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-21

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2022-08-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-21

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-08-26

B · Minimal harm 2022-07-21

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2022-08-26

B · Minimal harm 2022-07-21

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2022-08-26

B · Minimal harm 2022-07-21

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2022-08-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-09

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2020-01-24

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$8,278 2025-05-14

Fine

Fine · fine $8,278

Fine

Ownership

City Of Portland

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2021-11-02
Gagnon, Rebecca

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 6 facilities 2020-01-06
Logue, Jeralyn

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2007-07-16
West, Danielle

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2021-11-02

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