Quick answers
- Where is Barron Center?
- 1145 Brighton Ave, Portland, ME 04102, in Cumberland County, Maine.
- What is the phone number of Barron Center?
- (207) 541-6548, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Barron Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 5 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Barron Center been fined?
- Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $8,278.
- What did inspectors find at Barron Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (January 9, 2020 to August 21, 2025), Medicare lists 19 health citations; the most serious was level E. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (January 9, 2020 to August 21, 2025), Barron Center had 19 health citations; the most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). It was fined $8,278 in total (1 fine, the latest on May 14, 2025). Nurse staffing is 4.90 hours per resident per day; the Maine average is 4.39 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: August 21, 2025 — 10 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: August 21, 2025 (standard health inspection).
Show 10 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0657 Level E
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0695 Level E
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0761 Level E
“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.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0655 Level D
“Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0887 Level D
“Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.”
F0641 Level B
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
Previous cycle: July 21, 2022 — 8 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: July 21, 2022 (standard health inspection); January 30, 2025 (complaint investigation); August 21, 2025 (complaint investigation).
Show 8 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0761 Level E
“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.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0610 Level D
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0623 Level B
“Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.”
F0641 Level B
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0732 Level B
“Post nurse staffing information every day.”
Earlier cycle: January 9, 2020 — 1 health citation
Inspections in this cycle: January 9, 2020 (standard health inspection).
Show 1 citation (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0698 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (29)
E0006 Level F
“Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.”
E0037 Level F
“Establish staff and initial training requirements.”
K0222 Level F
“Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0761 Level F
“To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”
E0015 Level D
“Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.”
K0324 Level D
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0351 Level D
“Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”
K0355 Level D
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0712 Level D
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0914 Level D
“Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0211 Level E
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
E0036 Level D
“Establish emergency prep training and testing.”
E0037 Level D
“Establish staff and initial training requirements.”
E0039 Level D
“Conduct testing and exercise requirements.”
K0321 Level D
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0345 Level D
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0511 Level D
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0916 Level C
“Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.”
K0353 Level E
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0761 Level E
“To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”
E0020 Level D
“Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.”
K0345 Level D
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0351 Level D
“Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”
K0918 Level D
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $8,278 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2025 | Fine | $8,278 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Maine | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 1.17 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.42 | 0.46 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 3.32 | 2.87 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.90 | 4.39 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 4.34 | 3.93 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.88 | 0.72 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 27.9% | 45.3% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 42.9% | 39.2% | 42.5% |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: City of Portland.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (1)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Portland | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | November 2, 2021 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 219 |
| Average residents per day | 115.6 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Government – city |
| Legal business name | City of Portland |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1967-01-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 1145 Brighton Ave, Portland, ME 04102 |
| County | Cumberland County |
| State | Maine |
| Phone | (207) 541‑6548 |
| CMS Certification Number | 205011 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Springbrook Center1.8 mi · Westbrook, ME · 1 of 5 stars
- Fallbrook Commons2.8 mi · Portland, ME · 3 of 5 stars
- Cedars Nursing Care Center3.1 mi · Portland, ME · 4 of 5 stars
- Seaside Healthcare LLC3.2 mi · Portland, ME · 5 of 5 stars
- Pinnacle Health & Rehab at South Portland4.6 mi · So Portland, ME · 3 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- MaineHealth Behavioral Health at Spring Harbor1.8 mi · Westbrook, ME · Psychiatric Hospital
- MaineHealth Maine Medical Center3.0 mi · Portland, ME · Acute Care Hospital
- Northern Light Mercy Hospital3.5 mi · Portland, ME · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13