Barron Center
1145 BRIGHTON AVE, Portland, ME 04102
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Barron Center Compares
Barron Center is a 219-bed government-owned nursing facility in Portland, Maine. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Maine average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (8.4%) is below the Maine average of 20.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 219 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 50% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Portland, the local average is 3.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. Maine average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 21.1% — worse than the Maine average of 20.2%.
- Falls with major injury: 5.4% — worse than the Maine average of 4.1% (33% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.6% — better than the Maine average of 4.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 8.4% — better than the Maine average of 20.5% (59% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Maine averages across 78 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Barron Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Barron Center with other nursing homes in Portland.
How is Barron Center addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Barron Center doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.4% here versus 4.1% across Maine. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Barron Center keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 8.4% here versus 20.5% across Maine. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Barron Center's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 50% occupancy across 219 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Barron Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Barron Center?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Portland
Portland sits in Cumberland County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.5% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Maine as a whole (20.6% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 54,356 (18.5%)
- Median age
- 42.1 years
- Median household income
- $76,014
- Median home value
- $288,800
Demographics for Cumberland County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Portland.
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