Cumberland County, Maine · Nursing home
Barron Center
4 of 5 overall from CMS
1145 Brighton Ave, Portland, ME 04102
At a glance
- Overall rating 4 of 5 Above the state average of 3.1
- Nurse time per resident, per day 5.30 hours Above the state average of 4.34
- Nursing staff who left in a year 96.2% Above the state average of 46.7%
- Health citations in 3 years 19 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $8,278 1 fine
- Certified beds in use 50.0% of 219 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Barron Center is a 219-bed nursing home in Portland, Maine (Cumberland County). CMS rates it 4 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 5.30 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the Maine average of 4.34. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,278 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 219
- Residents per day (average)
- 109.4
- Certified since
- 1967 (59 yrs)
Government - City Participates in Medicare and Medicaid
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Questions to ask Barron Center
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,278 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- Nursing staff turnover is 96.2%, above the Maine average of 46.7%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
- Reported nurse staffing is 4.61 hours per resident on weekends against 5.30 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 4 of 5 Maine average 3.1
- Health inspections 4 of 5 Maine average 2.9
- Staffing 4 of 5 Maine average 4.1
- Quality measures 2 of 5 Maine average 2.8
The vertical line marks the Maine average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 5.30 h Maine average 4.34
- Nurse aides 3.61 h Maine average 2.83
- Licensed practical nurses 0.52 h Maine average 0.45
- Registered nurses 1.17 h Maine average 1.05
- All staff, weekends 4.61 h Maine average 3.92
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 7 hours. The vertical line marks the Maine average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover96.2%
- Maine average46.7%
- Registered nurse turnover92.9%
- Maine average40.2%
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 19 health deficiencies in the past three years. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 2 followed a complaint investigation.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2025 | 10 | 12 |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 8 | 11 |
| Jan 9, 2020 | 1 | 6 |
Maine homes averaged 11.0 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.
Health citations, past three years (19)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 3, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 3, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 3, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 3, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 3, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 3, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 3, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 3, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 3, 2025)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 3, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Past Non-Compliance (Jan 27, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 26, 2022)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 26, 2022)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 26, 2022)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 26, 2022)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 26, 2022)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 26, 2022)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 26, 2022)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 24, 2020)
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2025 | Fine | $8,278 |
Maine homes averaged 0.4 fines and $7,431 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $31,093.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Maine
- Size1 of 78 by certified beds
- Maine average residents per day65.2
- ChainNone listed
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Cumberland County17
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Barron Center?
Barron Center has an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 4, staffing is 4 and quality measures is 2.
How many beds does Barron Center have?
Barron Center has 219 certified beds. It averages 109.4 residents per day, about 50.0% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Barron Center?
The home reports 5.30 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1.17 hours from registered nurses. The Maine average is 4.34 hours and 1.05 hours from registered nurses.
Has Barron Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,278 in the past three years.
Does Barron Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Nearest nursing homes
- 2 of 5 Springbrook Center 123beds 93.7%in use 3.79nurse hours a day
- 3 of 5 Fallbrook Commons 102beds 95.1%in use 4.70nurse hours a day
- 4 of 5 Cedars Nursing Care Center 102beds 76.0%in use 4.89nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Cumberland County
Who to call in Maine
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Maine.
- Long-term care ombudsman Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 1-800-499-0229 A free advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Division of Licensing and Certification 1-800-383-2441 The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Maine staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 205011. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
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