Barron Center
Portland, Maine
1145 Brighton Ave, Portland, ME, 04102
Barron Center Quality & Safety Report
Good
CMS Official Overall: 4★ / 5
CMS data as of January 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $8,278
CMS data as of January 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 1.39 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.34 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 3.54 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.04 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating declined from 5 to 4 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 219 certified beds · ~114 avg residents/day (52% occupancy)
- Ownership
- Government - City
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
The Barron Center is a city-owned, 219-bed skilled nursing facility located in Portland, Maine. It maintains a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, with specific 4-star ratings across staffing, health inspections, and quality measures. The facility provides long-term care and rehabilitation services under municipal government ownership.
Location
1145 Brighton Ave, Portland, ME, 04102, Portland, ME
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Barron Center?
- Barron Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
- How did Barron Center score on health inspections?
- Barron Center received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Barron Center?
- Barron Center has a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Barron Center have?
- Barron Center has 219 certified beds.
- Does Barron Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Barron Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Barron Center located?
- Barron Center is located at 1145 Brighton Ave, Portland, ME, 04102, Portland, Maine.
- How can I contact Barron Center?
- You can reach Barron Center by phone at +1 207-541-6548.
Nearby facilities
- Fallbrook Commons 2.7 mi
91 Merrymeeting Dr, Portland, ME, 04103
- Cedars Nursing Care Center 3.0 mi
630 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME, 04112
- Seaside Nursing And Retirement Home 3.2 mi
850 Baxter Boulevard, Portland, ME, 04103
About this data
How to read this page
Star ratings vs. Care Quality Score: The Google star rating reflects visitor and family opinions collected from public reviews. The Care Quality Score is an independent metric derived entirely from federal inspection data — the two measure different things, and comparing them side-by-side gives a fuller picture.
Where this data comes from
All clinical data on this page originates from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency that certifies and inspects every Medicare- and Medicaid-participating nursing home in the United States. Reviews are imported verbatim from public Google business listings.
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