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Windward Gardens

105 Mechanic Street, Camden, ME 04843 · 2072364197 · 73 certified beds

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Health inspectionsNot rated
StaffingNot rated
Quality measuresNot rated
Special Focus: CMS lists this facility as SFF — among the facilities with the most serious ongoing compliance problems in the country.

Ownership group

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.

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Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Total nurse staffing: 3.96 (Maine median: 4.17). RN hours: 1.14. Weekend total: 3.68. Nursing staff turnover: 76%.

Inspection deficiencies

All-time on record: 82 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).

Survey dateDeficiencySev.TypeStatus
2026-04-01Honor 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. Dcomplaintcorrected 2026-04-30
2026-04-01Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Dcomplaintcorrected 2026-04-30
2026-01-07Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Dcomplaintcorrected 2026-02-03
2025-12-04Honor 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. EHealthcorrected 2026-01-14
2025-12-04Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. EHealthcorrected 2026-01-14
2025-12-04Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Ecomplaintcorrected 2026-01-14
2025-12-04Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. EHealthcorrected 2026-01-14
2025-12-04Ensure 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. EHealthcorrected 2026-01-14
2025-12-04Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. EHealthcorrected 2026-01-14
2025-12-04Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Ecomplaintcorrected 2026-01-14
2025-12-04Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. EHealthcorrected 2026-01-14
2025-12-04Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. EHealthcorrected 2026-01-14
2025-12-04Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. DHealthcorrected 2026-01-14
2025-12-04Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Dcomplaintcorrected 2026-01-14
2025-12-04Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. DHealthcorrected 2026-01-14
2025-12-04Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. DHealthcorrected 2026-01-14
2025-12-04Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Dcomplaintcorrected 2026-01-14
2025-12-04Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. DHealthcorrected 2026-01-14
2025-12-04Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. DHealthcorrected 2026-01-14
2025-12-04Post nurse staffing information every day. DHealthcorrected 2026-01-14
2025-12-04Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. DHealthcorrected 2026-01-14
2025-06-17Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-07-09
2025-04-17Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. FHealthcorrected 2025-05-30
2025-04-17Honor 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. EHealthcorrected 2025-07-09
2025-04-17Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. EHealthcorrected 2025-05-30
2025-04-17Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Ecomplaintcorrected 2025-05-30
2025-04-17Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. EHealthcorrected 2025-05-30
2025-04-17Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. EHealthcorrected 2025-07-09
2025-04-17Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Ecomplaintcorrected 2025-05-30
2025-04-17Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-05-30
2025-04-17PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities DHealthcorrected 2025-05-30
2025-04-17Post nurse staffing information every day. BHealthcorrected 2025-05-30
2025-02-19Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-03-18
2025-02-19Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-03-18
2025-02-19Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-03-18
2025-02-19Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-03-18
2025-01-22Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-02-19
2025-01-22Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-02-19
2025-01-03Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Ecomplaintcorrected 2025-02-12
2025-01-03Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-02-12

Federal penalties

No federal fines or payment denials on record.

Ownership & control records (CMS filings)

NameRoleType%Since
GENESIS HEALTHCARE OF MAINE LLC5% Or Greater Direct Ownership InterestOrganization100%since 10/02/2013
FC-GEN OPERATIONS INVESTMENT LLC5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership InterestOrganizationNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDEDsince 02/02/2015
GEN OPERATIONS I LLC5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership InterestOrganizationNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDEDsince 02/02/2015
GEN OPERATIONS II LLC5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership InterestOrganizationNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDEDsince 02/02/2015
GENESIS HEALTHCARE INC5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership InterestOrganizationNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDEDsince 02/02/2015
GENESIS HEALTHCARE LLC5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership InterestOrganizationNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDEDsince 02/02/2015
GENESIS HOLDINGS LLC5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership InterestOrganizationNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDEDsince 02/02/2015
SUN HEALTHCARE GROUP INC5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership InterestOrganizationNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDEDsince 02/02/2015
WHITMAN, ARNOLD5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership InterestIndividualNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDEDsince 02/02/2015
BERG, MICHAELCorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 03/02/2015
BRIDGEFORD, LAURACorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 06/01/2024
MENDELSON, AVICorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 06/01/2024
CERKOVITZ, BRANDONOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 03/18/2024
YNTEMA, LAURIEOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 06/01/2020

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 205180. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.