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Barron Center

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and attentive nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

1145 Brighton Ave, Nasons Corner · Portland, ME 04102219 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.9/5

based on 27 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

The Barron Center is highly regarded for its compassionate nursing staff and effective communication with families, making it a strong candidate for those prioritizing clinical care. However, because some reviewers have noted concerns about facility cleanliness and the loss of personal items, we recommend touring the facility in person and asking about their protocols for tracking resident belongings.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

27 reviews on Google
The Barron Center receives polarized feedback, with many families praising the compassionate, attentive nursing staff and the facility's ability to provide high-quality care for complex medical needs. Conversely, some reviewers report significant concerns regarding facility cleanliness, the loss of personal belongings, and inconsistent staffing levels during evening shifts. Families considering this facility should weigh the strong clinical reputation against reports of aging infrastructure and occasional lapses in oversight.

Quality Themes

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Food8.0Staff8.0Clean4.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemory8.0Comms9.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
  • Strong communication with families
  • Effective care for complex medical conditions
  • Robust adult day and social programs

Concerns

  • Facility cleanliness and aging infrastructure (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Loss of resident personal belongings (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

234'14(1)'17(3)'19(2)'21(7)'23(1)'25(4)'26(2)

Distribution · 27 analyzed

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4
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2
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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the facility's size of 219 residents, how do you ensure that personal belongings are tracked and kept secure for each individual?
  • 2I noticed some mentions of the building's age; what ongoing plans or investments do you have in place to maintain the facility's infrastructure and cleanliness?
  • 3With your strong reputation for managing complex medical conditions, what is your protocol for handling urgent medical changes or emergencies during overnight hours?
  • 4Your adult day and social programs are highly praised; could you walk me through what a typical week of activities looks like for a new resident?
  • 5How do you maintain your high standard of communication with families to ensure we stay updated on our loved one's daily care and well-being?
  • 6Since you have a 4-star staffing rating, how do you foster that sense of compassionate, attentive care across such a large resident population?

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Key Review Excerpts

My sister-in-law has been a resident at the Barron Center for 3 years. As her Guardian I am responsible for monitoring her well-being. I am so profoundly grateful to the staff for their kind and competent care.

Memory care family member · 2021★★★★★

The care he got was outstanding. the nurses, and healthcare people right down to the office staff couldn’t have been any better to Phil and his family he was given attention and the hygiene were wonderful.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

My mother was transferred to the Barron Center. What a difference!! Trained, compassionate care-givers. Yes, it is a state run institution; the wall paper isn't new, the floors are stained; but the care-givers

Memory care family member · 2017★★★★★
Source: 27 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.26hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
5.39hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
96%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
97%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

6

measures

Worse Than Avg

8

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility30.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
30.6%
US
15.3%
ME
26.9%
Cumberland
19.2%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility27.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
27.7%
US
14.4%
ME
25.3%
Cumberland
18.4%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility96.0%
Better than Avg
Here
96.0%
US
93.4%
ME
91.4%
Cumberland
87.3%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility27.4%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
27.4%
US
19.4%
ME
29.2%
Cumberland
25.5%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility20.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
20.8%
US
15.5%
ME
20.6%
Cumberland
17.1%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility21.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
21.7%
US
19.5%
ME
17.3%
Cumberland
19.3%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility70.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
70.0%
US
79.8%
ME
74.5%
Cumberland
71.2%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility73.4%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
73.4%
US
81.8%
ME
71.7%
Cumberland
71.2%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
3.2%
US
1.6%
ME
1.3%
Cumberland
1.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

10deficiencies
1penalties
Near state avg (11.3)
2 complaint-triggered
$8,278 in fines

Barron Center has significant recurring deficiencies across multiple surveys, particularly in fire safety systems, emergency preparedness, and care planning. The facility shows persistent issues with sprinkler systems, fire alarms, and resident assessment processes appearing repeatedly from 2020 to 2025. Two complaint-triggered deficiencies indicate families have reported concerns about resident safety and abuse reporting procedures, though all violations show correction dates from the provider.

Aug 21, 2025Routine
21
0006Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

0037Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

0222Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0657Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident 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.

0695Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0655Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident 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

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0887Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

0015Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

0324Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0351Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0355Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0712Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0914Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

0641Minimal · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Aug 21, 2025Complaint
1
0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Jan 30, 2025Complaint
1
0689Potential for harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Jul 21, 2022Routine
18
0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0211Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0036Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

0037Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

0039Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

0321Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0345Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0511Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0916Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

0623Minimal · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

0641Minimal · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0732Minimal · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Jan 9, 2020Routine
7
0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

0020Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

0345Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0351Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0918Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Federal Penalties

Fine

May 14, 2025

$8,278

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Barron Center

Organization Type

government

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Gagnon, RebeccaW-2 Managing EmployeeLogue, JeralynW-2 Managing EmployeeCity of PortlandManagerWest, DanielleManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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