Cedars Nursing Care Center
Portland, Maine · CCN 205003
19 surveys since 2011, 3 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 62
- Surveys
- 19
- Harm or worse
- 3
- Immediate jeopardy
- 0
Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 102
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Independent
- County
- Cumberland
- Medicare-certified since
- 1967
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 4
- Health inspection
- 4
- Staffing
- 4
- Quality measures
- 4
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat more weighted findings than its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 21 not-for-profit facilities in Maine.
Last survey on record
Jun 25, 2025
502 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 4.89 | 4.84 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 1.53 | — |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D1456.0% | E1040.0% | F14.0% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F8123×
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F8803×
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F5842×
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.
- F6572×
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- F7612×
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.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Cedars Nursing Care Center, in the surveyor’s own words.
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Dec 1, 2022
Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews the facility failed to maintain an Infection Control Program designed to help prevent the development of infection related to personal equipment storage for 3 of 3 days of survey. In addition, the facility failed to assess and have measures in place to monitor and prevent the growth of Legionella and other opportunistic waterborne pathogens in building water systems. Findings: 1. On 11/29/22 at 11:17 a.m.,11/30/22 at 8:33 a.m. and 12/1/22 at 7:35 a.m., observations of room [ROOM NUMBER] bathroom to have a piece of gauze wrap tied to the end of the call bell string and wrapped around the toilet handlebar. The gauze wrap was visibly soiled with a black substance. Under the sink was a basin and 3 containers of wipes stored on the floor. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Jun 25, 2025
Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to adequately provide housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain the building in a sanitary, orderly, and comfortable environment on 3 of 3 Wings ([NAME], Black Wolf and [NAME]) and the common area/hallway for 3 of 3 days of survey. Findings: 1. On 6/23/25 at 9:40 a.m., [NAME] wing had 3 fans in the hallways, all of which were coated with a thick layer of dust. On 6/24/25 at 7:17 a.m., the surveyor discussed the observation of the dust covered fans observed in the hallways on 6/23/25. The Director of Nursing stated, they were filthy and were removed from the hallways. 2. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF730Jun 25, 2025
Based on performance evaluation reviews and interviews, the facility failed to complete annual performance evaluations at least every 12 months for 5 of 5 sampled employees. (Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6) Findings: 1. CNA#2 was hired in April of 2023. The facility was unable to provide evidence of completed annual performance evaluations for 2024. 2. CNA#3 was hired in June of 2005. The facility was unable to provide evidence of completed annual performance evaluations for 2024. 3. CNA#4 was hired in March of 2017. The facility was unable to provide evidence of completed annual performance evaluations for 2024. 4. CNA#5 was hired in November of 2003. The facility was unable to provide evidence of completed annual performance evaluations for 2024. 5. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Jun 25, 2025
Based on observations, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to demonstrate staff competency for Infection Control in the areas of Transmission Based Precautions (TBP) and Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) in 3 out of 3 units surveyed for Infection Control and Prevention. ([NAME] Unit, Black/Wolf Unit, and [NAME] Unit). Findings: Facility Policy Titled Transmission Based Precautions states: Contact Precautions: In addition to standard Precautions Contact Precautions for residents known or suspected of infection with microorganisms that can be transmitted by direct contact with the resident or indirect contact with environmental surfaces or resident-care items in the resident's environment. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF947Jun 25, 2025
Based on Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) employee education record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure that the CNA attended the mandatory yearly Resident Rights training for 5 of 5 CNA's reviewed. Furthermore, the facility failed to monitor and ensure that the CNA attended the required 12 hours of annual in-service education training for 2 of 5 randomly selected CNAs employed greater than 1 year. (CNA #2, #3, #4, #5, #6) Findings: 1. CNA #2 was hired in April of 2023. Review of CNA #2 Employee In-service/attendance records lacked evidence of Resident Rights training for 2024. 2. CNA #3 was hired in June of 2005. Review of CNA #3 Employee In-service/attendance records lacked evidence of Resident Rights training for 2024. 3. CNA #4 was hired in March of 2017. […]
Read 23 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 23 of 62 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Jun 25, 2025Standard8 findings
- Apr 3, 2024Standard11 findings
- Feb 20, 2024Complaint1 finding
- Aug 22, 2023Complaint2 findings
- Dec 1, 2022Standard4 findings
- May 20, 2021Complaint1 finding
- Feb 13, 2020Standard1 finding
- Feb 28, 2019Standard4 findings
Show the 11 earlier surveys
- Feb 8, 2018Standard3 findings
- Mar 23, 2017Standard1 finding
- Mar 14, 2016Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
- Feb 10, 2016Standard and complaint2 findings
- Mar 27, 2015Standard and complaint9 findings
- May 22, 2014Standard5 findings
- Apr 11, 2013—1 finding
- Oct 31, 2012—1 finding
- May 24, 2012—4 findings
- Jan 31, 2012—2 findings · 2 harm
- Apr 28, 2011—1 finding
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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