The Cedars Portland
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Portland, ME
The Cedars Portland
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Portland, ME
Overview of The Cedars Portland
Located in the bright and peaceful residential area of Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME, The Cedars goes above and beyond to deliver assisted living, independent living, memory care, skilled nursing, and short-term rehabilitation for residents to have the finest retirement. The community values residents’ privacy, providing a wide selection of cozy and well-designed floor plans to foster comfort and familiarity. With its long history of exceptional care and assistance since 1929, The Cedars continuously provides a safe place for residents to flourish and experience meaningful things.
Combining the utmost comfort and medical expertise, the community ensures residents’ needs and aspirations are well-cared for. As a non-profit community, The Cedars strives to provide accessible and up-to-date care to enjoy every moment of their best years.
Walk Score: 49 / 100 Rank #113 / 422Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 113th out of 422 homes in Maine. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Maine facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Maine that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
AccreditationsLeadingAge
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMs. Kathy Callnan, Executive Director
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab
Gym
Salon
Spa
Dining Room
Patio
Housekeeping
Wellness Program
Specific ProgramsCommunity Day Programs, Health Services
Religious Services
Volunteer Program
Inspection History
In Maine, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification is responsible for inspecting long-term care facilities to ensure they meet quality of care standards.
Since 2022 · 4 years of data
26 deficiencies
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Maine state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2022 vs. Maine state average
Overall vs. ME average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Maine average:
• Total deficiencies (767% above)
• Deficiencies per year (713% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total deficiencies (767% above)
• Deficiencies per year (713% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection
June 25, 2025
Routine
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
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26 | 3 | This facility has 767% more total deficiencies than a typical Maine nursing home (26 vs. ME avg 3).↑ 767% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2022.
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6.5 | 0.8 | This facility has 713% more deficiencies per year than a typical Maine nursing home (6.5 vs. ME avg 0.8).↑ 713% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- June 25, 2025 inspection found 8 deficiencies including failure to maintain resident dignity, unsanitary kitchen, inadequate housekeeping, incomplete care plans, and poor infection control staff competency.
- August 22, 2023 complaint investigation substantiated emotional abuse by staff, failure to report abuse timely, and lack of required abuse/neglect training for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
- April 3, 2024 annual inspection found 10 deficiencies with themes of medication errors, unsanitary environment, poor care plan revisions, and failure to review infection control policies.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Cedars Portland
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1.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Portland's city center to The Cedars Portland's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification.
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| Lunder Memory Care at The Cedars |
NH
AL
MC
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Portland (North Deering) |
102
Facility
102
ME AVG
20
Rank
#12 / 357
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62.4%
Facility
62.4%
ME AVG
83.1%
Rank
#225 / 251
| -25% |
4.91
Facility
4.91
ME AVG
4.50
Rank
#8 / 34
| +40% | +9% |
$0
Facility
$0
ME AVG
$26.4k
Rank
#1 / 34
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26
Facility
26
ME AVG
28.5
Rank
#11 / 34
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5.2
Facility
5.2
ME AVG
5.9
Rank
#12 / 34
| - | 80 | - |
54
Facility
54
ME AVG
31
Rank
#89 / 422
| Jha Services, Inc |
$12.1M
Facility
$12.1M
ME AVG
$16.9M
Rank
#13 / 40
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$8.1M
Facility
$8.1M
ME AVG
$4.7M
Rank
#18 / 40
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67%
Facility
67%
ME AVG
37.8%
Rank
#29 / 40
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| Gorham House |
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
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Gorham |
69
Facility
69
ME AVG
20
Rank
#36 / 357
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78.6%
Facility
78.6%
ME AVG
83.1%
Rank
#190 / 251
| -5% |
4.79
Facility
4.79
ME AVG
4.50
Rank
#10 / 34
| +39% | +6% |
$0
Facility
$0
ME AVG
$26.4k
Rank
#1 / 34
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16
Facility
16
ME AVG
28.5
Rank
#3 / 34
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4.0
Facility
4.0
ME AVG
5.9
Rank
#7 / 34
| - | 61 | A- |
64
Facility
64
ME AVG
31
Rank
#63 / 422
| Todd Beaulieu |
$14.9M
Facility
$14.9M
ME AVG
$16.9M
Rank
#9 / 40
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$8.7M
Facility
$8.7M
ME AVG
$4.7M
Rank
#10 / 40
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58.2%
Facility
58.2%
ME AVG
37.8%
Rank
#22 / 40
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| Sedgewood Commons |
NH
HC
MC
PC
RC
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Falmouth (Falmouth Foreside) |
91
Facility
91
ME AVG
20
Rank
#14 / 357
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94.7%
Facility
94.7%
ME AVG
83.1%
Rank
#126 / 251
| +14% |
3.82
Facility
3.82
ME AVG
4.50
Rank
#23 / 34
| +23% | -15% |
$0
Facility
$0
ME AVG
$26.4k
Rank
#1 / 34
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28
Facility
28
ME AVG
28.5
Rank
#18 / 34
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7.0
Facility
7.0
ME AVG
5.9
Rank
#24 / 34
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13
Facility
13
ME AVG
31
Rank
#265 / 422
| Jolene Mclean |
$11.3M
Facility
$11.3M
ME AVG
$16.9M
Rank
#16 / 40
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$5.6M
Facility
$5.6M
ME AVG
$4.7M
Rank
#19 / 40
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49.1%
Facility
49.1%
ME AVG
37.8%
Rank
#27 / 40
| 205159 |
Financial Assistance for
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The Cedars Portland is located in Portland, Maine.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Cedars Portland
What neighborhood is The Cedars Portland in?
The Cedars Portland is in the North Deering neighborhood of Portland.
Is The Cedars Portland in a walkable area?
The Cedars Portland has a walk score of 49. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Does The Cedars Portland have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at The Cedars Portland on this page.
Are there photos of The Cedars Portland?
Yes — there are 24 photos of The Cedars Portland in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of The Cedars Portland?
The Cedars Portland is located at 630 Ocean Ave, Portland, ME 04103.
What is the phone number of The Cedars Portland?
(207) 221-7000 will put you in contact with the team at The Cedars Portland.
Is The Cedars Portland Medicare or Medicaid certified?
The Cedars Portland is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.
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