CEDARS NURSING CARE CENTER
630 OCEAN AVENUE, Portland, ME 04112
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 CEDARS NURSING CARE CENTER Compares
CEDARS NURSING CARE CENTER is a 102-bed nonprofit 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, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.5%) is below the Maine average of 4.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 102 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 76% 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: 16.0% — better than the Maine average of 20.2%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.5% — better than the Maine average of 4.1% (37% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.8% — worse than the Maine average of 4.3% (36% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.0% — worse than the Maine average of 20.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Maine averages across 78 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CEDARS NURSING CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CEDARS NURSING CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Portland.
What keeps CEDARS NURSING CARE CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help CEDARS NURSING CARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 16.0% here versus 20.2% across Maine. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help CEDARS NURSING CARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.5% here versus 4.1% across Maine. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CEDARS NURSING CARE 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 CEDARS NURSING CARE 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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