Cedar Ridge Center
23 Cedar Ridge Drive, Skowhegan, ME 04976 · (207) 474-9686
For profit - Corporation · 75 certified beds
Cedar Ridge Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 8 citations (the Maine average is 10.8). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 16, 2026 found 8 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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.April 16, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.April 16, 2026 · F0711 · 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.April 16, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 16, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.April 16, 2026 · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.April 16, 2026 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.April 16, 2026 · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.April 16, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 20 citations.
- Treat residents equally regarding transfer, discharge, and provision of services for all residents, regardless of payment sourceJune 3, 2025 · F0621 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.June 3, 2025 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.January 30, 2025 · F0559 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.January 30, 2025 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedJanuary 15, 2025 · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.January 15, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.September 3, 2024 · F0580 · 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 admittedSeptember 3, 2024 · 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.September 3, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.September 3, 2024 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.September 3, 2024 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.September 3, 2024 · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.September 3, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.September 3, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Keep all essential equipment working safely.September 3, 2024 · F0908 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.May 8, 2024 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.May 8, 2024 · F0554 · 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.May 8, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.May 8, 2024 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.May 8, 2024 · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 3.48 | 4.34 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.05 | 1.05 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.32 | 0.45 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.11 | 2.83 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 47.1% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 75 |
| Average residents per day | 69.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Woodlawn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center Skowhegan · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Sanfield Rehab & Living Center Hartland · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Maplecrest Rehab & Living Center Madison · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Cedar Ridge Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.