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Barron Center

1145 Brighton Ave, Portland, ME 04102

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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $8,850

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $8,850
  • Average State Price: $8,900
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Barron Center Description

    The City of Portland operates the Barron Center to provide skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to individuals in need. The Barron Center is a mission driven facility with over 200 years of history in our community.

    At the Barron Center our philosophy of care represents more than a viewpoint; it’s a commitment. Every member of our team is dedicated to giving our residents and families care that is supported by the highest order of compassion, integrity, accountability, and respect.

    The philosophy of the Barron Center is to provide high quality long-term care services to people in a manner that is self-directed and recognizes the individuality of each person in order to preserve and enhance the quality of life.

    A key part of our vision is resident-centered care, placing residents and families first. In order to do this we conduct ourselves in a fair, trustworthy manner and uphold professional and ethical standards. We act with empathy, understanding, and attentiveness toward all others; treating residents’ with dignity and sensitivity, valuing their diversity. As leaders in healthcare, we rise above the ordinary through the efforts of our team delivering high-quality services. At the Barron Center our mission is to achieve the highest possible performance outcomes in all aspects of resident care.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

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    Community Reviews

    7.9
    Barron Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 30 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 8 out of 13 communities in Portland
  • Ranking in State: 96 out of 170 communities in ME
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Many reviews highlight the caring and friendly staff, including nurses, CNAs, and housekeeping.
    • Family members express gratitude for the excellent care their loved ones receive, noting the staff's kindness and competence.
    • Despite challenging times, particularly with COVID-19, the facility's efforts to keep residents safe and families informed are praised.
    • Several reviewers mention the dedication and long-term commitment of the staff, creating a community of care.
    • The facility is described as clean, with no smell of stale urine, and prioritizes spending on employees over aesthetics.
    • Some reviewers appreciate the facility for its handling of residents with advanced medical needs and dementia, noting the compassionate care provided.

    Negative Reviews:

    • There are complaints about poor treatment of the elderly and unclean facilities.
    • Some reviewers criticize the medical staff for being inattentive and more interested in personal devices than patient care.
    • Concerns are raised about the facility's environment, including dirty and stained furniture, and missing personal items of the residents.
    • One review describes a lack of control over disruptive behavior among residents in the Alzheimer's unit, affecting the well-being of others.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • A few reviews mention that while there are always areas for improvement, the overall care and dedication of the staff are commendable.
    • One reviewer notes excellent care during the day shift but had concerns about the night shift, which they believe were resolved.

    General Sentiment:

    While there are some negative experiences reported, the majority of reviews for the Barron Center are positive, highlighting the compassionate and dedicated staff, cleanliness of the facility, and effective communication with families. The care for residents, especially during challenging times like the COVID-19 pandemic, is frequently commended.


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    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 5
    Health inspection rating: 4
    Staffing rating: 5
    Quality measure rating: 4
    Long-term quality measure rating: 4


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Jan. 1, 1967
    Ownership type: Government
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 219
    Total current residents: 89
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 3
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 6
    Total cost of fines: $22724


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-07-19 2022-09-01 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish emergency prep training and testing.
    2022-07-19 2022-09-01 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish staff and initial training requirements.
    2022-07-19 2022-09-01 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    2022-07-19 2022-09-01 E Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2022-07-19 2022-09-01 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2022-07-19 2022-09-01 D Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2022-07-19 2022-09-01 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2022-07-19 2022-09-01 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2022-07-19 2022-09-01 D Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2022-07-19 2022-08-31 C Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
    2022-07-19 2022-09-01 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2020-01-06 2020-02-18 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
    2020-01-06 2020-02-18 D Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2020-01-06 2020-02-18 D Smoke Deficiencies Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    2020-01-06 2020-02-18 E Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2020-01-06 2020-02-18 E Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2020-01-06 2020-02-18 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2018-12-07 2019-01-18 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
    2018-12-07 2019-01-18 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish emergency prep training and testing.
    2018-12-07 2019-01-18 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish staff and initial training requirements.
    2018-12-07 2019-01-18 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    2018-12-07 2019-01-18 D Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2018-12-07 2019-01-18 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2018-12-07 2019-01-18 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2018-12-07 2019-01-18 D Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2018-12-07 2019-01-18 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2018-12-07 2019-01-18 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
    2018-12-07 2019-01-18 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-07-21 2022-08-26 B Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
    2022-07-21 2022-08-26 B Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2022-07-21 2022-08-26 B Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Post nurse staffing information every day.
    2022-07-21 2022-08-26 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
    2022-07-21 2022-08-26 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2022-07-21 2022-08-26 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    2022-07-21 2022-08-26 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    2020-01-09 2020-01-24 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    2018-12-07 2019-01-10 C Resident Rights Deficiencies Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    2018-12-07 2019-01-10 B Resident Rights Deficiencies Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
    2018-12-07 2019-01-10 C Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2018-12-07 2019-01-10 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2018-12-07 2019-01-10 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
    2018-12-07 2019-01-10 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    2018-12-07 2019-01-10 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2018-12-07 2019-01-10 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2022-07-11 $3,145
    2022-08-02 $1,748
    2022-08-08 $2,098
    2022-08-16 $2,447
    2022-08-22 $2,797
    2022-09-06 $10,489

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Westbrook which is 2.3 miles away and has a population of 17,978 (small town).
    • The average income is $76,606, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 72
      • Low Temperature: 27
      • Average Temperature: 49.5
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 114 days of rain, 44 days of snow and 205 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.3 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 40.3 years old, very high compared to other cities.
    • 5.48% of the population are Veterans which is a high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 13.8% of the population are Foreign-born which is a average percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 5% Asian, 8% Black or African-American, 2% Hispanic or Latino, and 83% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 3.96 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.03 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 2.4 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.21 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.1 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 284.0, Moderate Days 17.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 3.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Shaw's
    0.3 miles away
    Market Basket
    0.4 miles away
    BJ's Wholesale Club
    0.8 miles away
    Hannaford
    1.4 miles away
    Veranda Asian Market
    2.1 miles away

    Transportation

    Portland
    2.4 miles away

    Bus Stations

    85
    1.7 miles away
    54
    1.7 miles away
    Riverside St + Hannaford
    1.7 miles away
    Westbrook Hub
    2.2 miles away
    William Clarke Dr Husky Shelter
    2.2 miles away

    Banks

    Saco Biddeford Savings Institution
    1.6 miles away
    People's United Bank
    1.9 miles away
    Bank of America
    1.9 miles away
    TD Bank
    2.0 miles away
    Northeast Credit Union
    2.0 miles away

    Hospitals

    Brighton Medical Center
    1.8 miles away
    Mercy Hospital - Fore River Campus
    2.8 miles away
    Maine Medical Center
    2.9 miles away
    Mercy Hospital
    3.5 miles away
    Southern Maine Health Care
    16.0 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    0.2 miles away
    Walgreens
    2.2 miles away
    Rite Aid
    3.3 miles away
    Walmart Pharmacy
    5.4 miles away
    CVS
    7.6 miles away

    Dentists

    Main Street Dental
    1.9 miles away
    Portland Smiles
    1.9 miles away
    Endodontic Associates
    2.3 miles away
    Orthodontic Associates
    5.5 miles away
    Scarborough Dental Associates
    6.0 miles away

    Parks

    Evergreen Woods Hiking trails
    0.2 miles away
    Nason's Corner Park
    0.7 miles away
    Capisic Pond Park
    0.9 miles away
    Fore River Sanctuary
    1.0 miles away
    Cumberland Mills
    1.0 miles away

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    Shopping

    Westgate Shopping Plaza
    2.0 miles away
    Jetport Plaza
    2.3 miles away
    Mallside Plaza
    2.5 miles away
    Cornerbrook Shopping Center
    2.8 miles away
    Union Station Plaza Shopping Center
    2.8 miles away

    Culture

    Westbrook Performing Arts Center
    1.5 miles away
    One Longfellow Square
    3.4 miles away
    Portland Stage Company
    3.5 miles away
    Portland Performing Arts Center
    3.5 miles away
    State Theatre
    3.5 miles away

    Restaurants

    Kon Asian Bistro
    0.1 miles away
    Applebee's
    0.2 miles away
    Ruby Tuesday
    0.2 miles away
    Pizza Hut
    0.2 miles away
    Stacks Pancake Company
    0.3 miles away

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