Windward Gardens
Nursing Home · Camden, ME
CMS certification number205180
CMS lists this nursing home as a Special Focus Facility – a facility with a persistent record of serious quality problems that is inspected more often.
Contact & location
105 Mechanic StreetCamden, ME 04843
Knox County
- Phone
- (207) 236-4197
- ZIP code
- 04843 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 73
- Residents per day
- 64.9 (89% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Camden Operations, LLC
- Chain
- Genesis Healthcare (184 facilities, avg 2.4★)
- Medicare certified since
- April 23, 1994
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.96 (state 4.34 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.14 (state 1.05 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.57 (state 0.45 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.25 (state 2.83 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.68 (state 3.92 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 76.2 (state 46.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 70.8 (state 40.2 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- December 4, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 21.0 (state 11.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 7
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 67 health · 13 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-30 |
| 2026-04-01 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-30 |
| 2026-01-07 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-03 |
| 2025-12-04 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-14 |
| 2025-12-04 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-14 |
| 2025-12-04 | 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 · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-14 |
| 2025-12-04 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-14 |
| 2025-12-04 | 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 2026-01-14 |
| 2025-12-04 | 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 2026-01-14 |
| 2025-12-04 | 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 · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-14 |
| 2025-12-04 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-14 |
| 2025-12-04 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. F0882 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-14 |
| 2025-12-04 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-14 |
| 2025-12-04 | 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 2026-01-14 |
| 2025-12-04 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-14 |
| 2025-12-04 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-14 |
| 2025-12-04 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-14 |
| 2025-12-04 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-14 |
| 2025-12-04 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-14 |
| 2025-12-04 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-14 |
| 2025-12-04 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-14 |
| 2025-06-17 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-09 |
| 2025-04-17 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-17 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-09 |
| 2025-04-17 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-17 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-17 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-17 | 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 2025-07-09 |
| 2025-04-17 | 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 · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-17 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-17 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-17 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-02-19 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-18 |
| 2025-02-19 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-18 |
| 2025-02-19 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. F0711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-18 |
| 2025-02-19 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. F0712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-18 |
| 2025-01-22 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-19 |
| 2025-01-22 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-19 |
| 2025-01-03 | 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 · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-12 |
| 2025-01-03 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-12 |
| 2025-01-03 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-12 |
| 2025-01-03 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-12 |
| 2025-01-03 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-12 |
| 2024-06-03 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-01 |
| 2024-06-03 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-01 |
| 2024-06-03 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-01 |
| 2024-04-25 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-04-25 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-04-25 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-04-25 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-31 |
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
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis Healthcare of Maine LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Fc-Gen Operations Investment LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Gen Operations I LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Gen Operations II LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Genesis Healthcare INC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Genesis Healthcare LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Genesis Holdings LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| GHC Holdings LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Sun Healthcare Group INC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Whitman, Arnold (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Cerkovitz, Brandon (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Yntema, Laurie (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Berg, Michael (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bridgeford, Laura (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mendelson, Avi (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cerkovitz, Brandon (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Yntema, Laurie (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
How many beds does Windward Gardens have?
It has 73 certified beds and cares for about 65 residents per day.
Has Windward Gardens been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Windward Gardens?
It is part of Genesis Healthcare and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Windward Gardens?
(207) 236-4197. The facility is located at 105 Mechanic Street, Camden, ME 04843.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.