BARRON CENTER

Barron Center is a government-operated skilled nursing facility located at 1145 Brighton Ave in Portland, Maine (ZIP code 04102), within Cumberland County. The facility is owned and operated by the City of Portland and holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid. Barron Center has a total of 219 certified beds, making it one of the larger nursing facilities in the region. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5 based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Barron Center holds an overall CMS rating of 4 stars. This rating is above the national average of 3.0 stars. The facility's health inspection rating is 4 stars, reflecting results from state surveys and complaint investigations conducted over a standard review period. The staffing rating is also 4 stars, which is derived from data on registered nurse hours, total licensed staff hours, and administrative staffing levels relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 4 stars, based on clinical data reported for a range of indicators including patient outcomes and care processes tracked across resident populations. Barron Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, consistent with its dual-certified status. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and benefit period limitations. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is administered through the state of Maine and is subject to financial eligibility criteria. Individuals and families seeking to understand coverage options are encouraged to consult directly with the facility's admissions staff or contact the Maine Office of MaineCare Services for guidance on Medicaid enrollment. Private pay arrangements may also be available, and additional insurance coverage such as long-term care insurance may apply depending on individual policy terms. Compared to national benchmarks, Barron Center performs above average across all four CMS rating categories. The national average overall star rating is 3.0 stars, and the facility's 4-star overall rating places it in the above-average tier. Its consistent 4-star performance across health inspections, staffing, and quality measures indicates that the facility meets higher-than-average federal benchmarks in each of these domains. As a city-government-operated facility, Barron Center is subject to public accountability structures that differ from privately owned or nonprofit facilities. Its capacity of 219 certified beds positions it as a substantial provider of long-term and post-acute care services within the Portland, Maine area. Interested parties may contact the facility directly at (207) 541-6548 for information regarding admissions, services, and current availability.