Barron Center

Nursing Home · Portland, ME

CMS overall rating 4/5 Government - City

CMS certification number205011

Contact & location

1145 Brighton Ave
Portland, ME 04102
Cumberland County
Phone
(207) 541-6548
ZIP code
04102 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
219
Residents per day
109.4 (50% occupied)
Ownership
Government - City
Legal name
City of Portland
Medicare certified since
January 1, 1967
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 4.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
5.30 (state 4.34 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
1.17 (state 1.05 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.52 (state 0.45 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
3.61 (state 2.83 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.61 (state 3.92 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
96.2 (state 46.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
92.9 (state 40.2 · U.S. 42.9)%

Inspections

Last standard inspection
August 21, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
10.0 (state 11.0 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
19 health · 29 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-08-21 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-03
2025-08-21 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-03
2025-08-21 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-03
2025-08-21 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-03
2025-08-21 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-03
2025-08-21 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-03
2025-08-21 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-03
2025-08-21 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-03
2025-08-21 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.
F0887 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-03
2025-08-21 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-03
2025-01-30 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-27
2022-07-21 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-08-26
2022-07-21 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-08-26
2022-07-21 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-08-26
2022-07-21 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-08-26
2022-07-21 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-08-26
2022-07-21 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-08-26
2022-07-21 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-08-26
2020-01-09 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-01-24

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

1 penalty in the last three years, including $8,278 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-05-14Fine$8,278

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
City of Portland (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
West, Danielle (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Gagnon, Rebecca (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Logue, Jeralyn (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Barron Center?

Barron Center has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Maine.

How many beds does Barron Center have?

It has 219 certified beds and cares for about 109 residents per day.

Has Barron Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $8,278 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Barron Center?

(207) 541-6548. The facility is located at 1145 Brighton Ave, Portland, ME 04102.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.