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HomeMaineWindward Gardens

Windward Gardens

105 Mechanic Street, Camden, ME 048432072364197WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.4on Google(59 reviews)
Not RatedNot Rated
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
Not Rated
N/A
Staffing
Not Rated
N/A
Quality
Not Rated
N/A
Beds
73
certified
Special Focus Facility: SFF

How Windward Gardens Compares in Maine

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Maine. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

Nursing hours per resident
3.96 hrs/day
ME average
4.34 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
1.14 hrs/day
ME average
1.05 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
76.2%
ME average
46.7%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Reported nursing time is 3.96 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.34.
Reported RN time is 1.14 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 1.05.
Staff turnover is 76.2%, higher than the Maine average of 46.7%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
45
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 17, 2025
Most recent cycle
21
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 4, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 24 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,476/mo
Maine median
Private Room
$12,723/mo
Maine median
Knox County 65+
10,780
26.5% of county
County Population
40,729
Knox County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Windward Gardens is a not yet rated Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Camden, Maine with 73 certified beds. It has been operating since 1994.

Beds
73
Avg Residents/Day
64.9
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Apr 23, 1994
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Knox
Last Inspection
Dec 4, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
21
Weighted Score
177.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (82)

F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Apr 1, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Apr 1, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jan 7, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0628Potential for Harm

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0882Potential for Harm

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0605Potential for Harm

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0732Potential for Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0806Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Jun 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 52 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.25 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.57 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.14 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.96 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.68 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.15 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
76.2%
RN Turnover
70.8%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (16)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
GENESIS HEALTHCARE OF MAINE LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Oct 2, 2013
FC-GEN OPERATIONS INVESTMENT LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 2, 2015
GEN OPERATIONS I LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 2, 2015
GEN OPERATIONS II LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 2, 2015
GENESIS HEALTHCARE INC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 2, 2015
GENESIS HEALTHCARE LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 2, 2015
GENESIS HOLDINGS LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 2, 2015
SUN HEALTHCARE GROUP INC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 2, 2015
WHITMAN, ARNOLD5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AFeb 2, 2015
BERG, MICHAELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 2, 2015
BRIDGEFORD, LAURACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2024
MENDELSON, AVICORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2024
CERKOVITZ, BRANDONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 18, 2024
YNTEMA, LAURIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 1, 2020
CERKOVITZ, BRANDONADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 18, 2024
YNTEMA, LAURIEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 1, 2022

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Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Windward Gardens and nearby alternatives.

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N/A
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Recorded fines: None
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Health
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Health
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Recorded fines: $12,375
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Health
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
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Health
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FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Windward Gardens
Camden, ME · Current facility
—N/AN/AN/ANone recorded
Breakwater Commons
Rockland, ME
7.1 mi2/52/54/5$11,998
Harbor Hill Center
Belfast, ME
16.0 mi3/52/55/5$12,375
Cove's Edge INC
Damariscotta, ME
25.8 mi3/54/51/5None recorded
Maine Veterans Home - Augusta
Augusta, ME
33.7 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Augusta Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC
Augusta, ME
34.1 mi3/53/54/5$10,059
Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Glenridge
Augusta, ME
34.5 mi5/54/55/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Windward Gardens cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Maine is $11,476/month for a semi-private room and $12,723/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Windward Gardens participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Windward Gardens had any health inspection violations?▾
Windward Gardens had 21 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 4, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Windward Gardens?▾
Windward Gardens provides 3.96 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.14 RN hours, 0.57 LPN hours, and 2.25 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 76.2%.
How many beds does Windward Gardens have?▾
Windward Gardens has 73 certified beds with an average of 64.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 89% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Windward Gardens?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Maine. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Windward Gardens?▾
On Google Maps, Windward Gardens has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 59 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of N/A/5.

Part of Genesis Healthcare

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