Barron Center

Barron Center is a senior care community located in Portland, ME. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Portland area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (207) 541-6548.

With 219 beds, Barron Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Portland average about 129 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 50% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby.

Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in August 2025 and recorded 10 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 5.3 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.2 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 96%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.

Medicare five-star ratings

• Overall ★★★★★ 4/5
• Health inspections ★★★★★ 4/5
• Staffing ★★★★★ 4/5
• Quality measures ★★★★★ 2/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Barron Center offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

• Organization type Government - City
• Beds / units 219
• Occupancy 50%
• Nursing hours per resident/day 5.3
• Annual staff turnover 96%
• Last health inspection August 2025