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Cedar Ridge Center

23 Cedar Ridge Drive, Skowhegan, ME 04976

Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $4,425

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,425
  • Average State Price: $4,450
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Cedar Ridge Center Description

    Cedar Ridge Center is a community that offers assisted living, memory care, nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the small town of Skowhegan, Maine and is part of the Genesis HealthCare network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, suite and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 9.3 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city out of 2 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 2 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    9.4
    Cedar Ridge Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 40 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 2 communities in Skowhegan
  • Ranking in State: 30 out of 181 communities in ME
  • Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A


    Employee Reviews

    5.4
    Genesis HealthCare
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 1256 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Maine

    Employee Pay C

    Employee Staff B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Many reviews highlight the exceptional care and dedicated staff at Cedar Ridge, noting the facility's cleanliness, welcoming atmosphere, and beautifully decorated spaces. Residents and their families appreciate the cheerful, caring, and compassionate staff, including nurses, CNA's, and the rehab team. The facility is praised for its nice rooms, great care, and the personal attention residents receive, even during challenging times like the pandemic.

    Several reviewers commend the facility for its ability to create a homey feel, with staff members who are not only friendly and knowledgeable but also go above and beyond in providing care. The therapy department receives special mention for its top-notch service, helping residents become stronger. Activities are described as amazing, contributing to a positive living experience for the residents.

    One review describes a particularly touching act of kindness where a CNA purchased McDonald's fries with her own money to encourage a resident to eat. This story, among others, illustrates the level of personal care and compassion that seems to define Cedar Ridge.

    While the majority of feedback is overwhelmingly positive, noting the facility's cleanliness, helpful staff, and the respectful and courteous atmosphere, there is a mention of an "absolute nightmare" experience, indicating a need for improvement in some areas. However, this appears to be an outlier among the otherwise glowing reviews.

    Overall, Cedar Ridge is highly recommended by many for its excellent care, professional and compassionate staff, and clean, pleasant environment. The facility is recognized for making residents and their families feel welcomed and well-cared for, making it a recommended choice for rehabilitation and senior living.


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    Health

    ShortStay care

    LongTerm care

    Neurological care and rehabilitation

    Palliative care

    Rehabilitation therapy

    Physical therapy


    Services

    Housekeeping

    Mail and Newspaper Service

    Pharmaceutical delivery service

    Phone service

    Discharge planning

    Case management


    Activities

    Cultural, educational, religious and social activities

    Recreation activities

    Bingo

    Activity room

    Sunroom

    Beautiful Garden(s) / Courtyard(s)


    Community Amenities

    Beautiful Garden(s) / Courtyard(s)

    Conveniently Located

    Scenic views

    Beauty Salon / Barber Services

    Comfortable common and lounge areas to gather with friends and family

    Complimentary laundry facility on-site


    Room Amenities

    Private and Semi-Private Rooms

    Spacious rooms

    Individual climate control

    Alarm system to aid in the security of residents with cognitive deficits

    Cable Television

    Telephone


    Dining

    Café with always available menu options

    Dining Room

    In-room dining options

    Restaurant-Style Dining

    Country kitchen

    Dietary and nutrition needs management


    Transportation

    Coordinated transportation


    Pet

    Pets Permitted

    Pet therapy



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 2
    Health inspection rating: 2
    Staffing rating: 3
    Quality measure rating: 3
    Long-term quality measure rating: 2
    Short-term quality measure rating: 4


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Aug. 8, 1989
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 75
    Total current residents: 66
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 1
    Number of substantiated complaints: 2
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 0
    Total cost of fines: $0


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-06-13 2022-07-21 D Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2022-06-13 2022-07-21 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2022-06-13 2022-07-25 D Smoke Deficiencies Construct fire resistant interior walls.
    2022-06-13 2022-07-25 D Smoke Deficiencies Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    2022-06-13 2022-07-25 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2022-06-13 2022-07-21 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2022-06-13 2022-07-21 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
    2021-03-08 2021-04-06 D Egress Deficiencies Have ramps, exits, fire escape ladders, steps, and areas of refuge that meet safety requirements.
    2021-03-08 2021-04-06 C Smoke Deficiencies Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    2021-03-08 2021-04-06 B Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-06-15 2022-09-07 E Resident 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.
    2022-06-15 2022-09-07 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2022-06-15 2022-09-07 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2022-06-15 2022-09-07 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
    2022-06-15 2022-09-07 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
    2021-11-22 2021-12-21 D 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
    2021-11-22 2021-12-21 D 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.
    2021-11-22 2021-12-21 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2021-03-12 2021-04-20 E Resident 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.
    2021-03-12 2021-04-20 B 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.
    2021-03-12 2021-04-20 B Resident Rights Deficiencies Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
    2021-03-12 2021-04-20 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2021-03-12 2021-04-20 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2021-03-12 2021-04-20 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-03-12 2021-04-20 D 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.
    2021-03-12 2021-04-20 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    2021-03-12 2021-04-20 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2019-03-14 2019-05-22 E Resident 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.
    2019-03-14 2019-05-22 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2019-03-14 2019-05-22 E 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.
    2019-03-14 2019-05-22 E 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.
    2019-03-14 2019-05-22 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Skowhegan which is 1.3 miles away and has a population of 6,297 (very small town).
    • The average income is $54,465, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 73
      • Low Temperature: 21
      • Average Temperature: 46.9
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 124 days of rain, 59 days of snow and 180 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.9 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 7.45 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.76 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 4.35 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.77 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 76.67 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.

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    Supermarkets

    Hannaford
    1.1 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    1.2 miles away
    Bud's Shop'n Save
    15.1 miles away
    C & R's General Store
    15.8 miles away
    Buddies
    16.1 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    DCI
    13.5 miles away
    KVCC
    13.8 miles away
    Island Apartments
    14.5 miles away
    Gerald Hotel
    14.5 miles away
    Walmart
    15.0 miles away

    Banks

    Key Bank
    1.0 miles away
    Bangor Savings Bank
    1.1 miles away
    Skowhegan Savings Bank
    6.5 miles away
    Camden National Bank
    8.8 miles away
    Sebasticook Federal Credit Union
    15.0 miles away

    Hospitals

    Redington-Fairview General Hospital
    1.5 miles away
    Thayer Center for Health
    15.1 miles away
    Sebasticook Valley Health
    16.4 miles away
    Inland Hospital
    16.6 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Rite Aid
    0.9 miles away
    Hannaford Pharmacy
    15.0 miles away
    Oakland Pharmacy
    16.3 miles away
    RiteAid
    17.3 miles away
    Winslow Pharmacy
    17.4 miles away

    Dentists

    Aspen Dental
    15.0 miles away
    Cornerstone Dental
    16.4 miles away

    Parks

    Malbons Woods
    0.2 miles away
    Kennebec Scenic Turnout
    0.6 miles away
    Swimming Hole
    0.6 miles away
    Kennebec Pines
    0.7 miles away
    Memorial Field
    0.7 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Skowhegan Village Shopping Center
    1.2 miles away
    Kennebec Valley Shopping Center
    1.3 miles away
    Skowhegan Plaza
    1.3 miles away
    Jims Gun Shop
    17.0 miles away

    Culture

    Lakewood Theater
    4.9 miles away
    Waterville Opera House
    16.4 miles away
    The Framemakers
    16.5 miles away

    Restaurants

    Slice Bar
    0.6 miles away
    Heritage House
    1.0 miles away
    Pizza Hut
    1.1 miles away
    M Thai Restaurant
    1.2 miles away
    Snack Shack
    1.3 miles away

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