Somerset County, Maine · Nursing home
Woodlawn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
2 of 5 overall from CMS
59 West Front Street, Skowhegan, ME 04976
At a glance
- Overall rating 2 of 5 Below the state average of 3.1
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.34 hours Below the state average of 4.34
- Nursing staff who left in a year 54.0% Above the state average of 46.7%
- Health citations in 3 years 53 1 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $8,018 1 fine
- Certified beds in use 86.7% of 46 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.
Woodlawn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is a 46-bed nursing home in Skowhegan, Maine (Somerset County). CMS rates it 2 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 3.34 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Maine average of 4.34. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,018 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 46
- Residents per day (average)
- 39.9
- Certified since
- 1994 (32 yrs)
For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of First Atlantic Healthcare (10 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 Woodlawn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,018 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- The latest standard inspection (Jul 31, 2025) cited 21 health deficiencies; the Maine average is 11.0. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
- Nursing staff turnover is 54.0%, above the Maine average of 46.7%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 2 of 5 Maine average 3.1
- Health inspections 2 of 5 Maine average 2.9
- Staffing 2 of 5 Maine average 4.1
- Quality measures 3 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 3.34 h Maine average 4.34
- Nurse aides 2.44 h Maine average 2.83
- Licensed practical nurses 0.51 h Maine average 0.45
- Registered nurses 0.40 h Maine average 1.05
- All staff, weekends 3.14 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 turnover54.0%
- Maine average46.7%
- Registered nurse turnover62.5%
- Maine average40.2%
- Administrators who left0
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 53 health deficiencies in the past three years. Of these, 1 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 11 followed a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Apr 23, 2024: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2025 | 21 | 5 |
| Aug 28, 2024 | 13 | 6 |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 19 | 6 |
Maine homes averaged 11.0 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.
Health citations, past three years (53)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Complaint inspection · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2026)
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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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2026)
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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.
Complaint inspection · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 16, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Complaint inspection · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 16, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 21, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 27, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 27, 2025)
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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.
Complaint inspection · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 27, 2025)
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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 (Aug 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 27, 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.
Complaint inspection · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 27, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 27, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 27, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 27, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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 (Aug 27, 2025)
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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 (Aug 27, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 27, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 27, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 27, 2025)
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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 27, 2025)
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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 (Oct 12, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 12, 2024)
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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 12, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 12, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 12, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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 no plan of correction
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 12, 2024)
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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 12, 2024)
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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 (Oct 12, 2024)
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Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
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
- Size60 of 78 by certified beds
- Maine average residents per day65.2
- ChainFirst Atlantic Healthcare
- Chain average overall rating3.4 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Somerset County4
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Woodlawn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center?
Woodlawn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center has an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 2 and quality measures is 3.
How many beds does Woodlawn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center have?
Woodlawn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center has 46 certified beds. It averages 39.9 residents per day, about 86.7% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Woodlawn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center?
The home reports 3.34 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.40 hours from registered nurses. The Maine average is 4.34 hours and 1.05 hours from registered nurses.
Has Woodlawn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,018 in the past three years.
Does Woodlawn Rehabilitation & Nursing 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
- 3 of 5 Cedar Ridge Center 75beds 92.8%in use 3.48nurse hours a day
- 1 of 5 Maplecrest Rehab & Living Center 58beds 79.3%in use 3.95nurse hours a day
- 1 of 5 Waterville Center for Health and Rehab 111beds 84.8%in use 4.83nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Somerset 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 205154. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
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