Piper Shores
Scout 96Scarborough, ME · 40 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Scarborough's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,890–$16,030/mo
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Cedars Nursing Care Center
630 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME 04112 · Cumberland County
An award-winning retirement community in Portland, Maine, offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Care; Senior living options for every potential stage of your life.
80
StrongHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.
Photos via google places, facility website.
Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 79% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Portland
Cedars Nursing Care Center is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Portland, ME, with 102 certified beds and an average of about 80 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.47 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.32 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 55.1%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 8 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.47 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Portland for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 102
- Avg. residents/day
- 80
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 205003
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $12,890–$16,030/mo (median $14,070) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Portland prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 4.47
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 1.32
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 55.1%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 8
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-06-25
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (25 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-06-25Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
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.
2025-06-25Severity E — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
2025-06-25Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-06-25Severity E — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
2025-06-25Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2025-06-25Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
2025-06-25Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
2025-06-25Severity D — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ On-site salon / barber
- ✓ Fitness center
- ✓ Wellness programs
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Private rooms available
Location
630 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME
Reviews & reputation
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How much does Cedars Nursing Care Center cost?
Cedars Nursing Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Portland, ME area typically runs $12,890–$16,030 per month (median $14,070, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Cedars Nursing Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Cedars Nursing Care Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Cedars Nursing Care Center?
Staff provide about 4.47 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 55.1% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Cedars Nursing Care Center?
Cedars Nursing Care Center has 25 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-06-25). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Cedars Nursing Care Center have availability?
Typically 79% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Cedars Nursing Care Center offer?
Cedars Nursing Care Center in Portland, ME offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 102 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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