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Cedars Nursing Care Center

630 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME 04112

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

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(207) 221-7100

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,973
One Bedroom
Estimated $5,004
Two Bedroom
Estimated $6,155

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,929
  • Average State Price: $4,957
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Cedars Nursing Care Center Description

    Our award-winning, non-profit retirement community in Portland, Maine, offers the full continuum of senior living options and health services for every potential stage in your life: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care Assisted Living, Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing Care, and Community-based Outpatient Services. At The Cedars, seniors embrace each day as an opportunity to grow and our innovative programming, cutting-edge therapies, commitment to holistic wellness, and Household Model of person-centered care are all designed to help them do just that.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    7.5
    Cedars Nursing Care Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 31 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 10 out of 13 communities in Portland
  • Ranking in State: 116 out of 170 communities in ME
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    Review Summary

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

    Positive Reviews:

    • Visitors and employees describe the facility as a pleasant, clean, and well-kept environment.
    • Staff and residents are praised for being caring, amazing, and having hearts as big as the sky.
    • Many employees highlight a positive work environment, opportunities for growth, and a focus on person-centered care.
    • Residents are said to thrive under the care of the staff, with numerous programs like pet therapy, music, and art adding enrichment to their lives.
    • Family members of residents express gratitude for the warm, kind, and responsive care their loved ones receive.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Some reviews criticize the facility for being understaffed, leading to delayed response times and inadequate end-of-life care.
    • Concerns were raised about the lack of privacy and insensitivity from some staff members during residents' final days.
    • One reviewer had a negative experience with the care coordination for a family member with multiple disabilities, describing the care coordinator as uninformed and lacking compassion.
    • There are mentions of the facility not handling certain situations properly, leading to discomfort and distress for residents and their families.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • While many employees and family members praise the community and care provided, some express concerns over staffing levels and the impact of the pandemic on care coordination.


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    Health

    RN Wellness Manager for medical management

    Customized personal wellness plans

    Physical therapy

    Occupational therapy

    Speech therapy

    Dietician


    Services

    Personal support with activities of daily living

    24 hours a day, 7 days a week

    Daily bed making

    Housekeeping and laundry services

    Housekeeping and maintenance

    Companion services


    Activities

    Vibrant calendar of social, educational and wellness programs

    Gym

    Garden areas

    Lectures

    Library

    Music and memory


    Community Amenities

    Garden areas

    Rehabilitation center

    Outpatient rehabilitation services

    Fitness room

    Restaurants

    Adaptive equipment


    Room Amenities

    Spacious apartments

    Full kitchen

    Fully equipped kitchen

    Basic cable

    Telephone

    Kitchenettes


    Dining

    Nutritious, delicious dining options

    Continental breakfast

    Three meals daily

    Three nutritious meals daily

    Chef-prepared meals

    Snacks available throughout the day


    Transportation

    Transportation to personal appointments

    Parking

    Shopping trips


    Pet

    Pets welcome

    Pet visits



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 4
    Health inspection rating: 3
    Staffing rating: 5
    Quality measure rating: 4
    Long-term quality measure rating: 4
    Short-term quality measure rating: 4


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Jan. 1, 1967
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 102
    Total current residents: 76
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Both


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

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


    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
    2022-11-29 2023-02-21 D Construction Deficiencies Use approved construction type or materials.
    2022-11-29 2023-02-21 D Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2022-11-29 2023-02-21 E Egress Deficiencies Install proper backup exit lighting.
    2022-11-29 2023-02-21 E Egress Deficiencies Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
    2022-11-29 2023-02-21 D Smoke Deficiencies Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
    2022-11-29 2023-02-21 F Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2022-11-29 2023-02-21 D Smoke Deficiencies Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
    2022-11-29 2023-02-21 D Smoke Deficiencies Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    2022-11-29 2023-02-21 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2022-11-29 2023-02-21 D Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2022-11-29 2023-02-21 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2022-11-29 2023-02-21 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2022-11-29 2023-02-21 C Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    2020-02-12 2020-03-17 E Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-12-01 2023-01-26 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    2022-12-01 2023-01-26 D 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.
    2022-12-01 2023-01-26 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2022-12-01 2023-01-26 F Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2020-02-13 2020-03-23 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
    2021-05-20 2021-06-18 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2019-02-28 2019-04-08 B Resident Rights Deficiencies Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    2019-02-28 2019-04-08 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    2019-02-28 2019-04-08 D 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.
    2019-02-28 2019-04-08 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Portland which is 2.2 miles away and has a population of 66,881 (large town).
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 70
      • Low Temperature: 28
      • Average Temperature: 49.2
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 114 days of rain, 45 days of snow and 204 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.6 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

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    Supermarkets

    Shaw's
    1.4 miles away
    Veranda Asian Market
    1.4 miles away
    Hannaford
    1.7 miles away
    Hannaford Grocery Store
    1.7 miles away
    Whole Foods Market
    1.7 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    BEDFORD & FOREST (USM)
    1.7 miles away
    38
    1.8 miles away
    693
    1.8 miles away
    39
    1.8 miles away
    423
    1.8 miles away

    Banks

    Cumberland County Federal Credit Union
    1.2 miles away
    Town & Country
    1.3 miles away
    Bank of America
    1.4 miles away
    Bath Savings Institution
    1.5 miles away
    Norway Savings Bank
    1.6 miles away

    Hospitals

    Brighton Medical Center
    1.9 miles away
    Maine Medical Center
    2.3 miles away
    Mercy Hospital
    2.5 miles away
    Mercy Hospital - Fore River Campus
    2.7 miles away
    Southern Maine Health Care
    18.3 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    1.5 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    1.5 miles away
    Rite Aid
    2.4 miles away
    Walmart Pharmacy
    2.8 miles away
    CVS
    6.8 miles away

    Dentists

    Endodontic Associates
    1.5 miles away
    Portland Smiles
    4.4 miles away
    Main Street Dental
    4.9 miles away
    Orthodontic Associates
    6.9 miles away
    The Art of Dentistry
    6.9 miles away

    Parks

    Edward Payson Park
    0.3 miles away
    Payson Hill Recreation Area
    0.4 miles away
    Longfellow Arboretum
    0.5 miles away
    G5
    0.6 miles away
    H5
    0.6 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Congress Plaza Shopping Center
    2.0 miles away
    Union Station Plaza Shopping Center
    2.5 miles away
    Westgate Shopping Plaza
    2.6 miles away
    Jetport Plaza
    4.3 miles away
    Mallside Plaza
    4.6 miles away

    Culture

    St. Lawrence Arts Center
    1.8 miles away
    Mayo Street Arts
    1.9 miles away
    Merrill Auditorium
    2.0 miles away
    Grant Wahlquist Gallery
    2.2 miles away
    Portland Stage Company
    2.2 miles away

    Restaurants

    Monte's Fine Foods
    0.2 miles away
    Veranda Noodle Bar
    0.7 miles away
    Veranda Thai
    0.7 miles away
    Otto Pizza
    1.1 miles away
    Back Cove BBQ & Pizzeria
    1.2 miles away

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