CEDAR RIDGE CENTER

Cedar Ridge Center is a licensed nursing care facility located at 23 Cedar Ridge Drive in Skowhegan, Maine (ZIP 04976), in Somerset County. The facility operates 75 certified beds and is classified under a for-profit limited liability company ownership structure. Cedar Ridge Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve residents under either federal program. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Cedar Ridge Center holds an overall CMS rating of 2 stars out of a possible 5. The national average overall rating used as a benchmark is 3.0 stars, placing Cedar Ridge Center below that average. In the health inspection category, the facility received 2 stars, which reflects results from state inspection surveys conducted on-site. The staffing rating is 3 stars, indicating a staffing level that aligns with the national midpoint. The quality measure rating is also 3 stars, based on clinical data reported for resident health outcomes and care indicators. The lower overall and health inspection scores are notable data points for those researching this facility. Cedar Ridge Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, which represents the primary federal insurance programs available to eligible seniors. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to coverage limits. Medicaid may cover long-term nursing care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements under Maine state guidelines. Individuals and families researching coverage options are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (207) 474-9686 or consult with a benefits counselor to confirm current payment policies and availability. When compared against national averages, Cedar Ridge Center presents a mixed profile. Its overall 2-star rating and 2-star health inspection rating fall below the national average of 3.0 stars, while its staffing and quality measure ratings each reach the 3-star midpoint. This combination suggests areas of differentiation across the rating categories that CMS tracks. As with all CMS star ratings, these figures are derived from publicly reported data and periodic inspection results, and they represent a standardized snapshot rather than a comprehensive evaluation of every aspect of resident care. Prospective residents and their families are advised to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare data and, where possible, conduct in-person visits to supplement the information presented here.