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Complaint Investigation

Barron Center

Inspection Date: August 21, 2025
Total Violations 10
Facility ID 205011
Location PORTLAND, ME
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Inspection Findings

F-Tag F0609

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited BARRON CENTER in PORTLAND, ME for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0609 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-08-21.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BARRON CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-03.

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F-Tag F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited BARRON CENTER in PORTLAND, ME for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0641 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-21.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Scope/Severity Level B: isolated, no actual harm with potential for minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BARRON CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-03.

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F-Tag F0655

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited BARRON CENTER in PORTLAND, ME for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0655 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-21.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BARRON CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-03.

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F-Tag F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited BARRON CENTER in PORTLAND, ME for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0656 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-21.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BARRON CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-03.

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F-Tag F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited BARRON CENTER in PORTLAND, ME for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0657 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-21.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BARRON CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-03.

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F-Tag F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited BARRON CENTER in PORTLAND, ME for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0695 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-21.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BARRON CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-03.

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F-Tag F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited BARRON CENTER in PORTLAND, ME for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0761 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-21.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BARRON CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-03.

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F-Tag F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited BARRON CENTER in PORTLAND, ME for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0812 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-21.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BARRON CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-03.

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F-Tag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited BARRON CENTER in PORTLAND, ME for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-21.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BARRON CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-03.

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F-Tag F0887

Infection Control Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited BARRON CENTER in PORTLAND, ME for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0887 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-21.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BARRON CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-03.

📋 Inspection Summary

BARRON CENTER in PORTLAND, ME inspection on recent inspection.

Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.

What this means: Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. All deficiencies must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in PORTLAND, ME, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from BARRON CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.
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