Lunder Memory Care at The Cedars

Memory Care Home
Overview of Lunder Memory Care at the Cedars

While conditions such as Alzheimer’s and dementia come with a considerable amount of challenges with everyday life, a diagnosis doesn’t mean you can’t lead a fulfilling life anymore. Understanding and building upon this, The Lunder Memory Care Household at Sam L. Cohen Households, a memory care facility at The Cedars in Portland, Maine, offers a secure and comfortable environment needed for memory care communities.

Ensuring that each resident receives personalized wellness programs that account for changing abilities and needs, The Cedars’ compassionate and professional staff offers the exact support that each resident deserves. Living arrangements are made safe, cozy, and respectful of privacy, while also providing spaces for socialization to foster a warm sense of community.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
Maine average: 3.0/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Maine average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5/5
Maine average: 4.0/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
Maine average: 2.7/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
4h 54m per day

This home provides 9% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

Maine average: 4h 30m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 102

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Maine average
Occupancy rate 62.4%
Residents per day (avg) 78
Occupancy rate
62.4%
Residents per day (avg)
78

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

31% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Private pay

62% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Medicaid

7% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$16.0M
Operating deficit
-$565.2K
Voluntary non-profit home Other
Home revenue
$16,008,076.00
Operating deficit
$-565,173.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.8M
42.4% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$9.8M
Total costs $16.6M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 54 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Care Services

Memory Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

All Levels of Care

Memory Care Assisted Living

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Memory Care, Community Day Programs, Health Services, Outpatient Rehabilitation, Innovative Programs

What does this home offer?

Housing options icon
Housing options icon

Housing Options: Private Rooms

Building type icon
Building type icon

Building Type: Two-story

Transportation services icon
Transportation services icon

Transportation Services

Fitness and recreation icon
Fitness and recreation icon

Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at Lunder Memory Care at The Cedars

Memory Care Assisted Living
Contact Lunder Memory Care at The Cedars

Compare Memory Care around Portland

The information below is reported by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification.
Lunder Memory Care at The Cedars
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Portland (North Deering)
102
No
-
54
JHA SERVICES, INC.
62.4%
$13,538,678.00
$6,794,268.00
50.2%
77.90
4/5
4.9066
3/5
5/5
4/5
26
+29%
+9%
-25%
Private Rooms
Avita of Stroudwater
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Westbrook
75
No
A+
19
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Studio / 1 Bed
Cape Memory Care
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Cape Elizabeth
72
No
-
14
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Private Rooms
Fallbrook Woods
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Portland (North Deering)
56
No
-
43
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Private Rooms

Places of interest near Lunder Memory Care at The Cedars

Address 3.3 miles from city center — 1.99 miles to nearest hospital (New England Rehabilitation Hospital of Portland)

Address 630 Ocean Ave, Portland, ME 04103

Calculate Travel Distance to Lunder Memory Care at The Cedars

Add your location

Address

Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

132
Total Staff
115
Employees
17
Contractors
44,058
Total Hours (Quarter)
59
Avg Staff/Day
8.2
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse259.8 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse410.7 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant678.2 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
4hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
96 staff
8.7hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
6 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Therapy Services
17 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
1 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Dietary Services
6 staff
6.6hs shift avg
Other Services
3 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
15.9%
of total hours from contractors
6,998 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 7 Certified Nursing Assistant: 8 Licensed Practical Nurse: 2
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant5986722,54691100%8.2
Registered Nurse187258,02991100%9.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist5052,2517481%7.6
Physical Therapy Assistant7072,03491100%7.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician7071,8958998%7.1
Licensed Practical Nurse2241,4168290%10.7
Speech Language Pathologist3031,3946875%7.8
Dental Services Staff3031,3696470%8.1
Other Dietary Services Staff5051,3409099%7.4
Qualified Social Worker1015026470%7.8
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist1014015358%7.6
Nurse Practitioner1013786369%6
Administrator1012486268%4
Dietitian1012045156%4
Medical Director101521314%4

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 5

Maine average 5


Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total health citations 26
Citations per inspection
5.2

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

23 of 26 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 26 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Maine average

Maine average: 0.3


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Maine average

Maine average: 0.4

0 critical citations More info Maine average: 0.3

0 serious citations More info Maine average: 0.4

26 moderate citations More info Maine average: 25.8

0 minor citations More info Maine average: 2.1
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Jun 25, 2025
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Jun 25, 2025
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Jun 25, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Jun 25, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
78 Total Residents
Medicare 31 (39.7%)
Medicaid 23 (29.5%)
Private Pay/Other 24 (30.8%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Nurse Aide Training
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 15.3
8% worse than Maine average

Maine average: 14.2

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 32.2
11% worse than Maine average

Maine average: 29.1

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 27.5%
6% worse than Maine average

Maine average: 26.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 32.5%
In line with Maine average

Maine average: 31.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 36.5%
22% worse than Maine average

Maine average: 29.8%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.4%
21% worse than Maine average

Maine average: 4.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 6.1%
35% worse than Maine average

Maine average: 4.5%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.6%
42% better than Maine average

Maine average: 2.8%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.0%
9% better than Maine average

Maine average: 5.5%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 6.9%
34% better than Maine average

Maine average: 10.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 19.3%
In line with Maine average

Maine average: 19.8%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 70.1%
22% worse than Maine average

Maine average: 90.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.2%
In line with Maine average

Maine average: 95.5%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 38.0%
46% worse than Maine average

Maine average: 70.8%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.1%
21% better than Maine average

Maine average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 71.1%
In line with Maine average

Maine average: 74.5%

Guides for Better Senior Living

Care Cost Calculator: See Prices in Your Area

Nursing Home Data Explorer

Don’t Wait Too Long: 7 Red Flag Signs Your Parent Needs Assisted Living Now

The True Cost of Assisted Living in 2025 – And How Families Are Paying For It

Understanding Senior Living Costs: Pricing Models, Discounts & Financial Assistance

Financial Aid for Maine Seniors

Get financial aid guidance

Home and Community Benefits for the Elderly

MaineCare HCB Program

Age 65+ or 18+ with disability, Maine resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural access emphasized.

Maine Statewide Respite Program

ME Respite Program

Caregiver of someone 60+ with dementia, Maine resident.

~$2,500/month (individual, varies).

$40,000 (individual).

Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.

MaineCare Long-Term Care (Nursing Facility Services)

MaineCare Nursing Facility Services

Age 65+, Maine resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care.

$943/month (individual); must be less than nursing home cost for full coverage.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal allowance up to $155,356.

Home equity limit of $636,000; estate recovery applies post-55.

Consumer-Directed Home-Based Care (CDHBC)

Maine Consumer-Directed Personal Assistance Services

Age 65+, Maine resident, needs ADL assistance, income/asset limits apply.

~$2,000/month (varies by AAA).

Not strict; prioritizes low-income.

Available through five Area Agencies on Aging.

Home Accessibility and Repair Program

Maine State Housing Authority Home Accessibility and Repair

Age 62+, Maine resident, homeowner, low-income.

~$34,000/year (individual, 80% AMI, varies by county).

Not specified; focus on income.

Includes Elderly Hardship Grants for urgent repairs.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Maine PACE (not widely available yet)

Age 55+, Maine resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, community-safe.

No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.

$2,000 (individual) for Medicaid portion.

Pilot phase; check availability with DHHS.

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Maine VA Aid and Attendance

Wartime veteran/spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Maine resident.

Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month (individual with A&A).

$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran population in rural areas.

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)

Maine Medicare Savings Programs

Age 65+, Maine resident, Medicare Part A/B enrollee.

$2,014/month (individual, QMB), $2,706/month (SLMB/QI).

$9,090 (individual), $13,630 (couple).

Includes Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), and Qualified Individual (QI).

Who we are

Your Senior Care Partner, Every Step of the Way

We help families find affordable senior communities and unlock same day discounts, Medicaid, and Medicare options tailored to your needs.

Contact us Today