Barron Center
1145 Brighton Ave, Portland, ME 04102 · (207) 541-6548
Government - City · 219 certified beds
Barron Center has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2025, found 10 citations (the Maine average is 10.8). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $8,278 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 21, 2025 found 10 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.August 21, 2025 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.August 21, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.August 21, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.August 21, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.August 21, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.August 21, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedAugust 21, 2025 · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.August 21, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.August 21, 2025 · F0887 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.August 21, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.August 21, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 30, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,278May 14, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Maine average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 5.30 | 4.34 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.17 | 1.05 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.52 | 0.45 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.61 | 2.83 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 96.2% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - City |
| Certified beds | 219 |
| Average residents per day | 109.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Cedars Nursing Care Center Portland · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Seaside Healthcare LLC Portland · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Fallbrook Commons Portland · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Mid Coast Senior Health Center Brunswick · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Horizons Living and Rehab Center Brunswick · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Barron Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.