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Somerset County, Maine · Nursing home

Cedar Ridge Center

3 of 5 overall from CMS

23 Cedar Ridge Drive, Skowhegan, ME 04976

Call (207) 474-9686Directions

At a glance

Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.

Cedar Ridge Center is a 75-bed nursing home in Skowhegan, Maine (Somerset County). CMS rates it 3 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 3.48 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Maine average of 4.34. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.

Certified beds
75
Residents per day (average)
69.6
Certified since
1989 (37 yrs)

For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Genesis Healthcare (184 homes)

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 Cedar Ridge Center

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. Nursing staff turnover is 47.1%, above the Maine average of 46.7%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
  2. Registered nurse time is 1.05 hours per resident per day; the Maine average is 1.05. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data
  3. What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices

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CMS star ratings

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.

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.

Inspection history

Inspectors cited 44 health deficiencies in the past three years. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 20 followed a complaint investigation.

Deficiencies cited at each standard inspection
Inspection dateHealthFire safety
Apr 16, 202684
Jan 30, 20252611
Jun 15, 2022107

Maine homes averaged 11.0 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.

Health citations, past three years (44)

  1. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 27, 2026)

  2. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 27, 2026)

  3. 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 (May 27, 2026)

  4. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 27, 2026)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 27, 2026)

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  1. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 27, 2026)

  2. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 27, 2026)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 27, 2026)

  4. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Complaint inspection · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 17, 2025)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Treat residents equally regarding transfer, discharge, and provision of services for all residents, regardless of payment source

    Complaint inspection · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 17, 2025)

  6. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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 (Mar 14, 2025)

  7. 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 (Mar 14, 2025)

  8. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Complaint inspection · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 14, 2025)

  9. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 14, 2025)

  10. 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 (Mar 14, 2025)

  11. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 14, 2025)

  12. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 14, 2025)

  13. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 14, 2025)

  14. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

    Complaint inspection · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 14, 2025)

  15. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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 (Mar 14, 2025)

  16. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 14, 2025)

  17. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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 (Mar 14, 2025)

  18. BPotential for minimal harm, pattern

    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.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 14, 2025)

  19. 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

    Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 25, 2025)

  20. 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.

    Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 25, 2025)

  21. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Complaint inspection · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 18, 2024)

  22. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Complaint inspection · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 18, 2024)

  23. 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

    Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 18, 2024)

  24. 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.

    Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 18, 2024)

  25. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 18, 2024)

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What severity letters A to L mean

Penalties, past three years

CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.

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

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for Cedar Ridge Center?

Cedar Ridge Center has an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 3, staffing is 3 and quality measures is 2.

How many beds does Cedar Ridge Center have?

Cedar Ridge Center has 75 certified beds. It averages 69.6 residents per day, about 92.8% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Cedar Ridge Center?

The home reports 3.48 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1.05 hours from registered nurses. The Maine average is 4.34 hours and 1.05 hours from registered nurses.

Has Cedar Ridge Center been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

Does Cedar Ridge Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 205060. Check the official record on Medicare.gov

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