Barron Center
A Medicare-certified nursing home in Portland, ME with 219 certified beds. Ownership: government, city. CMS rates it 4 of 5 overall (above average).
- Health inspections4 of 5
- Staffing4 of 5
- Quality measures2 of 5
- Long-stay quality2 of 5
This home against the U.S. average
| Measure | This home | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 4 of 5 | 2.8 of 5 |
| Staffing | 4 of 5 | 2.9 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 2 of 5 | 3.6 of 5 |
| RN hours per resident per day | 1.17 | 0.685 |
| Deficiencies, latest survey | 10 | 9.2 |
Source: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, file processed Jul 1, 2026; U.S. averages across all 14,693 certified homes. The inspection rating compares homes within their state; staffing and quality use national thresholds.
Facility details
- CMS Certification Number205011
- Address1145 Brighton Ave, Portland, ME, 04102
- CountyCumberland
- OwnershipGovernment, city
- Certified beds219
- Residents per day, average109
- Phone(207) 541-6548
Inspections, fines and penalties
- Deficiencies, latest survey10 (U.S. average 9.2)
- From complaints1
- Fines1, $8,278 in total
- Payment denials and other penalties1
Survey cycles
| Survey | Date | Standard | Complaint | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latest (cycle 1) | Aug 21, 2025 | 10 | 1 | 48 |
Source: The deficiency score weights each citation by scope and severity; a higher score is worse.
1.17 registered-nurse hours per resident per day
Source: Reported RN hours from CMS Payroll-Based Journal, file processed Jul 1, 2026.
What the record shows
Barron Center is a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility in Portland, ME (CCN 205011) operating under government - city ownership, with 219 certified beds and an average daily census of about 109 residents. CMS assigned it a 4-star Overall rating on the Five-Star Quality Rating System (above average), built from a 4/5 Health Inspection component, a 4/5 Staffing component, and a 2/5 Quality Measures component. This page uses 14,693 Medicare-certified nursing-home records from CMS Care Compare, with NPPES context where available. Every figure is traceable in the methodology.
On compliance, CMS records show 10 total deficiencies on the most recent survey cycle (1 complaint-based), with 1 fine totaling $8,278 - the national average is 9.2 deficiencies per facility, so Barron Center currently sits above that baseline. RN staffing is 1.17 hours per resident per day, which is 70% above the national average of 0.685 hours, a CMS-reported figure derived from payroll-based journal (PBJ) submissions.
Use the rating breakdown and inspection cycles above to look past the single headline star, the Overall rating is a weighted composite, and facilities with identical headline stars can have very different underlying Health Inspection or Quality Measures profiles. Important: PlainDoctor presents CMS Five-Star Quality Rating data exactly as published at data.cms.gov (file processed Jul 1, 2026) and does not calculate custom scores or rankings. This page is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a placement recommendation, or a substitute for visiting the facility in person. Before selecting a nursing home for yourself or a family member, read the full CMS survey reports, tour the property, interview staff, and consult licensed clinicians and elder-care advisors about medical and financial implications.
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Common questions
What is Barron Center's overall CMS rating?
Barron Center has a 4-star overall CMS rating (Above average). Health inspection: 4/5. Staffing: 4/5. Quality measures: 2/5.
How many beds does Barron Center have?
Barron Center has 219 Medicare-certified beds with an average of 109 residents per day.
What are CMS Five-Star ratings?
CMS rates nursing homes on a 1-5 star scale based on health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. Five stars means much above average; one star means much below average. Ratings are updated monthly based on the most recent survey data.
How does Barron Center's staffing compare to the national average?
Barron Center has 1.17 RN hours per resident per day, which is 70% above the national average of 0.685 hours.
How many deficiencies does Barron Center have?
Barron Center has 10 total deficiencies, which is above the national average of 9.2. Of these, 1 are complaint-based deficiencies. The facility has received 1 fine(s).
Who owns Barron Center?
Barron Center is operated under Government - City ownership. The facility has 219 certified beds and is located in Portland, Maine.
Source: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Jul 1, 2026 (data.cms.gov); facility identified by CMS Certification Number 205011. A directory of public records, not medical advice: visit the home and read its survey reports before deciding.
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