About Cedar Ridge Center
Cedar Ridge Center, located in SKOWHEGAN, ME, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Cedar Ridge Center
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 2 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.51 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the GENESIS HEALTHCARE network. This chain operates 187 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
Cedar Ridge Center provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 2 |
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| Health Inspection | 2 |
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| Quality Measures | 3 |
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| Staffing | 3 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 88 | Jan 30, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 90 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 12.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 20.7% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 1.0% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 3.1% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 34.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 9.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 2.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 9.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 30.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 3.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 84.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 72.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 1.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 38.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 17.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 94.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 57.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 30.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 11.4% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2024: 14 complaints
- 2025: 6 complaints
- Total: 20 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2025 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. |
| Jul 17, 2025 | Treat residents equally regarding transfer, discharge, and provision of services for all residents, regardless of payment source |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. |
| Feb 25, 2025 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| Feb 25, 2025 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted |
| Oct 18, 2024 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Oct 18, 2024 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted |
| Oct 18, 2024 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| Oct 18, 2024 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| Oct 18, 2024 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| Oct 18, 2024 | Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. |
| Oct 18, 2024 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| Oct 18, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Oct 18, 2024 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. |
Nearby Hospitals
NORTHERN LIGHT SEBASTICOOK VALLEY HOSPITAL
PITTSFIELD, ME
REDINGTON FAIRVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL
SKOWHEGAN, ME
MAINEHEALTH FRANKLIN HOSPITAL
FARMINGTON, ME
Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
SKOWHEGAN SNF OPERATIONS LLC
Ownership Structure
- GENESIS HEALTHCARE LLC Indirect
- GENESIS HEALTHCARE OF MAINE LLC Direct: 100%
Management & Direction
- MICHAEL BERG MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- MICHAEL BERG CORPORATE OFFICER
- LAURA BRIDGEFORD MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- LAURA BRIDGEFORD CORPORATE OFFICER
- CHRISTINA GAGNE OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- CHRISTINA GAGNE ADP OF THE SNF
- AVI MENDELSON CORPORATE OFFICER
- DIANE MORRIS OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- DIANE MORRIS INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
- DIANE MORRIS ADP OF THE SNF
- LAURIE YNTEMA OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LAURIE YNTEMA ADP OF THE SNF
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Sanfield Rehab and Living Center | N/A | 5 |
| Dexter Health Care | N/A | 1 |
| Orchard Park Rehab and Living Center | N/A | 2 |
| Sandy River Center | N/A | 2 |
| Cedar Ridge Center | N/A | 2 |
| Edgewood Rehab and Living Ctr | N/A | 2 |
| Lakewood A Continuing Care Center | N/A | 1 |
| Maplecrest Rehab and Living Center | N/A | 1 |
| Woodlawn Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | N/A | 2 |
| Oak Grove Center | N/A | 1 |
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Ownership Details
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Cedar Ridge Center directly at 2074749686. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.