Windward Gardens
105 Mechanic Street, Camden, ME 04843
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Windward Gardens Compares
Windward Gardens is a 73-bed for-profit nursing facility in Camden, Maine. CMS has not issued an overall star rating for this facility, which can happen for newer or recently re-certified homes. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (11.9%) is above the Maine average of 4.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 73 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Maine average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 25.6% — worse than the Maine average of 20.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.4% — worse than the Maine average of 4.2%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 11.9% — worse than the Maine average of 4.3% (179% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.4% — worse than the Maine average of 20.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Maine averages across 78 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Windward Gardens
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Windward Gardens with other nursing homes in Camden.
What is Windward Gardens doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 25.6% here versus 20.6% across Maine. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Windward Gardens doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 11.9% here versus 4.3% across Maine. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Windward Gardens maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 73 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Windward Gardens?
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 Windward Gardens?
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 Camden
Camden sits in Knox County, where adults 65 and older make up about 25.0% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Maine as a whole (20.6% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 9,940 (25.0%)
- Median age
- 48.6 years
- Median household income
- $57,794
- Median home value
- $209,900
Demographics for Knox County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Camden.
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