Quick answers
- Where is Windward Gardens?
- 105 Mechanic Street, Camden, ME 04843, in Knox County, Maine.
- What is the phone number of Windward Gardens?
- (207) 236-4197, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Windward Gardens?
- Medicare (CMS) does not show a star rating for Windward Gardens in the current data.
- Has Windward Gardens been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Windward Gardens.
- What did inspectors find at Windward Gardens?
- In its last three inspection cycles (January 9, 2024 to May 20, 2026), Medicare lists 69 health citations; the most serious was level F. 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, 2024 to May 20, 2026), Windward Gardens had 69 health citations; the most serious was level F (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 3.99 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: May 20, 2026 — 11 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: December 4, 2025 (complaint investigation); January 7, 2026 (complaint investigation); April 1, 2026 (complaint investigation); May 20, 2026 (standard health inspection).
Show 11 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0684 Level E
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0842 Level E
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0578 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.”
F0605 Level D
“Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.”
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.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0584 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
Previous cycle: December 4, 2025 — 30 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: January 3, 2025 (complaint investigation); January 22, 2025 (complaint investigation); February 19, 2025 (complaint investigation); April 17, 2025 (complaint investigation); June 17, 2025 (complaint investigation); December 4, 2025 (standard health inspection).
Show 30 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0584 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.”
F0628 Level E
“Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.”
F0655 Level E
“Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted”
F0756 Level E
“Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.”
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.”
F0842 Level E
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0882 Level E
“Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.”
F0842 Level E
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0605 Level D
“Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0644 Level D
“Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.”
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.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0732 Level D
“Post nurse staffing information every day.”
F0806 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0711 Level D
“Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.”
F0712 Level D
“Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.”
F0580 Level D
“Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”
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.”
F0580 Level D
“Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”
F0655 Level D
“Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted”
F0692 Level D
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0757 Level D
“Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.”
Earlier cycle: April 17, 2025 — 28 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: January 9, 2024 (complaint investigation); April 25, 2024 (complaint investigation); June 3, 2024 (complaint investigation); April 17, 2025 (standard health inspection).
Show 28 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0725 Level F
“Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.”
F0584 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.”
F0679 Level E
“Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.”
F0684 Level E
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0689 Level E
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0842 Level E
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0584 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.”
F0584 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.”
F0689 Level E
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0842 Level E
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0580 Level D
“Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”
F0645 Level D
“PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
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.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
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.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0758 Level D
“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.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0623 Level D
“Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.”
F0625 Level D
“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.”
F0655 Level D
“Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0732 Level B
“Post nurse staffing information every day.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fire safety citations (14)
K0311 Level D
“Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.”
K0324 Level D
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0133 Level F
“Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.”
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0918 Level E
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0211 Level D
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0223 Level D
“Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.”
K0341 Level F
“Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.”
K0914 Level F
“Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.”
K0161 Level D
“Use approved construction type or materials.”
K0223 Level D
“Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.”
K0293 Level D
“Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0923 Level D
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
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 | 1.05 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.70 | 0.46 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.23 | 2.87 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.99 | 4.39 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.64 | 3.93 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.75 | 0.72 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 71.8% | 45.3% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 69.6% | 39.2% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 183 nursing homes: Genesis Healthcare.
Legal business name: Camden Operations, LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (10)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis Healthcare of Maine LLC | Direct owner | 100% | October 2, 2013 |
| Fc-Gen Operations Investment LLC | Indirect owner | — | February 2, 2015 |
| Gen Operations I LLC | Indirect owner | — | February 2, 2015 |
| Gen Operations II LLC | Indirect owner | — | February 2, 2015 |
| Genesis Healthcare Inc | Indirect owner | — | February 2, 2015 |
| Genesis Healthcare LLC | Indirect owner | — | February 2, 2015 |
| Genesis Holdings LLC | Indirect owner | — | February 2, 2015 |
| GHC Holdings LLC | Indirect owner | — | December 31, 2010 |
| Sun Healthcare Group Inc | Indirect owner | — | February 2, 2015 |
| Whitman, Arnold | Indirect owner | — | February 2, 2015 |
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 | 73 |
| Average residents per day | 67.2 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – corporation |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Genesis Healthcare |
| Legal business name | Camden Operations, LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1994-04-23 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 105 Mechanic Street, Camden, ME 04843 |
| County | Knox County |
| State | Maine |
| Phone | (207) 236‑4197 |
| CMS Certification Number | 205180 |
| 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).
- Breakwater Commons7.1 mi · Rockland, ME · 2 of 5 stars
- Harbor Hill Center16 mi · Belfast, ME · 2 of 5 stars
- Cove's Edge Inc26 mi · Damariscotta, ME · 4 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital4.4 mi · Rockport, ME · Acute Care Hospital
- MaineHealth Waldo Hospital18 mi · Belfast, ME · Critical Access Hospital
- Lincolnhealth26 mi · Damariscotta, ME · Critical Access 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