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Cedar Ridge Center
23 Cedar Ridge Drive, Skowhegan, ME 04976
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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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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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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.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth 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
- 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
- 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 awayWalmart Supercenter
1.2 miles awayBud's Shop'n Save
15.1 miles awayC & R's General Store
15.8 miles awayBuddies
16.1 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
DCI
13.5 miles awayKVCC
13.8 miles awayIsland Apartments
14.5 miles awayGerald Hotel
14.5 miles awayWalmart
15.0 miles awayBanks
Key Bank
1.0 miles awayBangor Savings Bank
1.1 miles awaySkowhegan Savings Bank
6.5 miles awayCamden National Bank
8.8 miles awaySebasticook Federal Credit Union
15.0 miles awayHospitals
Redington-Fairview General Hospital
1.5 miles awayThayer Center for Health
15.1 miles awaySebasticook Valley Health
16.4 miles awayInland Hospital
16.6 miles awayPharmacies
Rite Aid
0.9 miles awayHannaford Pharmacy
15.0 miles awayOakland Pharmacy
16.3 miles awayRiteAid
17.3 miles awayWinslow Pharmacy
17.4 miles awayDentists
Aspen Dental
15.0 miles awayCornerstone Dental
16.4 miles awayParks
Malbons Woods
0.2 miles awayKennebec Scenic Turnout
0.6 miles awaySwimming Hole
0.6 miles awayKennebec Pines
0.7 miles awayMemorial Field
0.7 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Skowhegan Village Shopping Center
1.2 miles awayKennebec Valley Shopping Center
1.3 miles awaySkowhegan Plaza
1.3 miles awayJims Gun Shop
17.0 miles awayCulture
Lakewood Theater
4.9 miles awayWaterville Opera House
16.4 miles awayThe Framemakers
16.5 miles awayRestaurants
Slice Bar
0.6 miles awayHeritage House
1.0 miles awayPizza Hut
1.1 miles awayM Thai Restaurant
1.2 miles awaySnack Shack
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