Nursing homes › Maine › Cedar Ridge Center
23 Cedar Ridge Drive, Skowhegan, ME 04976 · 2074749686 · 75 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Genesis Healthcare, a group operating 185 facilities in 18 states. Group record: average rating 2.4/5, 25 abuse citation icons, 18 facilities on the Special Focus list, $7,901,461 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (2.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.48 (Maine median: 4.17). RN hours: 1.05. Weekend total: 3.19. Nursing staff turnover: 47%.
All-time on record: 44 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-16 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-27 |
| 2026-04-16 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-27 |
| 2026-04-16 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-27 |
| 2026-04-16 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-27 |
| 2026-04-16 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-27 |
| 2026-04-16 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-27 |
| 2026-04-16 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-27 |
| 2026-04-16 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-27 |
| 2025-06-03 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-07-17 |
| 2025-06-03 | Treat residents equally regarding transfer, discharge, and provision of services for all residents, regardless of payment source | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-17 |
| 2025-01-30 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-01-30 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-01-30 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-01-30 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-01-30 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-01-30 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-01-30 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-01-30 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-01-30 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-01-30 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-01-30 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-01-30 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-01-30 | 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. | B | Health | corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-01-15 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | complaint | corrected 2025-02-25 |
| 2025-01-15 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-02-25 |
| 2024-09-03 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-09-03 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-09-03 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-09-03 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-09-03 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-09-03 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-09-03 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-09-03 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-09-03 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-05-08 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-06-14 |
| 2024-05-08 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-06-14 |
| 2024-05-08 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-06-14 |
| 2024-05-08 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-06-14 |
| 2024-05-08 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-06-14 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENESIS HEALTHCARE OF MAINE LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 10/02/2012 |
| FC-GEN OPERATIONS INVESTMENT LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/02/2015 |
| GEN OPERATIONS I LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 04/01/2011 |
| GEN OPERATIONS II LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 04/01/2011 |
| GENESIS HEALTHCARE INC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/02/2015 |
| GENESIS HEALTHCARE LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 04/01/2011 |
| GENESIS HOLDINGS LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/02/2015 |
| SUN HEALTHCARE GROUP INC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/02/2015 |
| WHITMAN, ARNOLD | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/02/2015 |
| BERG, MICHAEL | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2012 |
| BRIDGEFORD, LAURA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2019 |
| BERG, MICHAEL | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2012 |
| BRIDGEFORD, LAURA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2024 |
| MENDELSON, AVI | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2024 |
| GAGNE, CHRISTINA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2024 |
| MORRIS, DIANE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/23/2023 |
| YNTEMA, LAURIE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 205060. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.