Woodlawn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
59 West Front Street, Skowhegan, ME 04976
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How Woodlawn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center Compares
Woodlawn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is a 46-bed for-profit nursing facility in Skowhegan, Maine. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Maine average of 3.1 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (36.7%) is above the Maine average of 20.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 46 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 87% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Skowhegan, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Maine average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 36.7% — worse than the Maine average of 20.2% (82% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.8% — better than the Maine average of 4.1% (82% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.0% — worse than the Maine average of 4.3% (41% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Maine averages across 78 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Woodlawn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Woodlawn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center with other nursing homes in Skowhegan.
How is Woodlawn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center addressing its health inspections 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 Woodlawn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 36.7% here versus 20.2% across Maine. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Woodlawn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.8% here versus 4.1% across Maine. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Woodlawn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Woodlawn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center lag behind other Skowhegan options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Woodlawn Rehabilitation & Nursing 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 Skowhegan
Skowhegan sits in Somerset County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Maine as a whole (20.6% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 10,856 (21.5%)
- Median age
- 46.9 years
- Median household income
- $45,382
- Median home value
- $122,400
Demographics for Somerset County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Skowhegan.
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