Cycle 1
Health 2025-06-25 · Fire 2025-06-25
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (2 deficiencies)
11 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (5 deficiencies)
Portland, ME
Cedars Nursing Care Center
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 8 recent health deficiencies with 11 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
630 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME
(207) 772-5456
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
102
Certified beds
Average residents
78
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
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
1.33
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.30
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.98
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.39
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
45%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
53%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.5 |
1.4
0.9 pts better
|
1.9
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.9 |
2.1
1.2 pts better
|
1.8
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 76.7% |
90.7%
14 pts worse
|
93.4%
16.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 94.2% |
95.5%
1.3 pts worse
|
95.5%
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.2% |
4.3%
0.1 pts better
|
3.3%
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 5.6% |
10.7%
5.1 pts better
|
11.4%
5.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.9% |
5.5%
0.6 pts better
|
5.4%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 21.8% |
17.0%
4.8 pts worse
|
19.6%
2.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 17.6% |
21.0%
3.4 pts better
|
16.7%
0.9 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 | 30.9% |
29.6%
1.3 pts worse
|
16.3%
14.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 24.2% |
25.7%
1.5 pts better
|
14.9%
9.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.5% |
1.3%
0.8 pts better
|
1.0%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.7% |
2.7%
About the same
|
1.7%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 36.8% |
29.8%
7 pts worse
|
19.8%
17 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.8% |
4.4%
1.4 pts worse
|
5.1%
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 28.3% |
71.2%
42.9 pts worse
|
81.7%
53.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 7.5% |
15.6%
8.1 pts better
|
12.0%
4.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.0% |
1.4%
0.4 pts better
|
1.6%
0.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 71.1% |
74.5%
3.4 pts worse
|
79.7%
8.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 21.7% |
20.5%
1.2 pts worse
|
23.9%
2.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-04-03 · Fire 2024-04-03
10 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Cycle 3
Health 2022-12-01 · Fire 2022-12-01
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)
13 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (7 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-25
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-07-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-25
E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2025-08-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-25
E36 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2025-08-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-25
E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2025-08-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-25
E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2025-08-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-25
E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2025-08-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-25
K133 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Corrected 2025-07-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-25
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-06-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-25
K346 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected 2025-08-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-25
K354 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2025-08-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-25
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-06-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
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 2023-02-21
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-02-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
K281 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2023-02-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2023-02-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
K161 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2023-02-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-02-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
K311 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2023-02-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
K341 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2023-02-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2023-02-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-02-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-02-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-02-21
C · Minimal harm
2022-12-01
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-02-21
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-25
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-08-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-25
F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2025-08-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-25
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-08-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-25
F947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected 2025-08-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-25
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-08-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-25
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 2025-08-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-25
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 2025-08-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-25
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 2025-08-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-03
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-05-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-03
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 2024-05-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-03
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-05-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-03
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 2024-05-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-03
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 2024-05-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-03
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 2024-05-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-03
F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2024-05-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-03
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-05-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-03
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-05-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-03
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-05-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-20
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 2024-03-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-22
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-09-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-22
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 2023-09-22
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-01-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
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 2023-01-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-01-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
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 2023-01-26
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Jha Services, Inc.
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Callnan, Kathryn
Corporate Officer · Individual
Callnan, Kathryn
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Palange-Hunt, Angela
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Watson, John
Corporate Officer · Individual
Watson, John
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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