Veyma J
Nov 2025
went to visit my grandmother & nurse Matthew was exceptional! very kind, caring, and answered all my questions. the facility was clean the CNAs are absolutely amazing.
The Cedars
630 Ocean Avenue
3.9(72 ratings)· Portland average: 3.9
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 102
- Medicare rating
- 4 of 5
- Ownership
- Non profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 102
- Care continuum
- Independent, assisted, memory care, rehab, skilled nursing on one campus
- Ownership type
- Nonprofit community, founded 1929 as Jewish Home for Aged
- Therapy availability
- Rehab therapies offered seven days a week
- Care model
- Household model with private rooms and baths
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What Families Think
Reviews of The Cedars in Portland, Maine are mixed: several families praise specific caregivers, therapy outcomes, and the overall campus, while others report serious understaffing and slow response times, especially around end-of-life and hospice care. This is a nonprofit continuum-of-care community founded in 1929, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehab, and skilled nursing on one campus.
The Good
- Reviewers praise specific nurses and CNAs by name
- Successful rehab outcomes after hip fracture cited
- Smooth transition described from independent to assisted living
- Newer buildings designed for residents with mobility challenges
- Enhanced assisted living program noted as filling a care gap
The Bad
- Multiple reports of long waits after pressing call button
- One account of father left in same position ~18 hours
- One report of inadequate end-of-life pain management protocols
- One report of no follow-up after formal complaints to administration
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About The Cedars
Cedars Nursing Care Center is a comprehensive, non-profit senior living community in Portland, Maine, offering a full continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing care. Founded in 1929 as the Jewish Home for Aged, the community serves people of all faiths and backgrounds.
The community provides private apartments and rooms within an active environment. Residents enjoy assistance with activities of daily living when needed, innovative programming, and person-centered care. Memory care services are available for people with memory loss, featuring cutting-edge therapies and meaningful activities within a close-knit community setting.
Short-term rehabilitation services are available for seniors recovering from hospitalization, including specialized physical, occupational, and speech therapies offered seven days a week in a state-of-the-art therapy gym. Long-term skilled nursing care is provided within a vibrant community environment.
The Cedars emphasizes innovative approaches to aging, drawing on the arts, outdoors, and intergenerational connections to help older adults learn, grow, heal, and thrive. Programming includes social and cultural activities, health and wellness services, and delicious dining choices.
The community operates under the Household Model of person-centered care and has been recognized for its commitment to holistic wellness. Recent additions include the Sam L. Cohen Households, featuring private rooms and baths, as well as The Atrium, which has been certified as a Maine Environmental Leader by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection.
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
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3.9overall · 72 ratings combined
3.9★ on Google (72)
MDCCLXXV
Sep 2025
Some of the personnel that work at this facility are quite kind and eager to help, but unfortunately that’s Pennie’s on the dollar when considering her overall care. Understaffed is a mild understatement, and the percentage of staff that can’t be bothered to lend a hand nor willing to perform basic wellness and comfort checks is disheartening. Our mother’s roommate sat in her chair begging someone to contact the nurses station since she’d hit her red button over an hour prior and nobody had come in to check on her. Same with my mother, we hit the red button for her and 45 minutes later a CNA came in to ask if someone from the nurses station had come in yet. There’s nothing timely happening here, and getting requests from patients in the hallways asking us to send a nurse to them because nobody is listening to them hurts your heart. I won’t be recommending this facility for anyone, ESPECIALLY for any kind of care related to Hospice. A few good eggs, but overall exceptionally poor service and a couple crabby attitudes in an environment that begs for empathy and knowledgeable staff. I feel bad for anyone’s parent who gets left here to fend for themselves.
Kaitlyn Morse
Jul 2025
The Cedars is a standout campus with a thoughtful approach to aging. Its newer buildings reflect a clear commitment to individualized care, especially for residents with mobility challenges. The enhanced assisted living program fills a critical gap and is delivered with intention. Across levels of care, The Cedars continues to evolve in ways that reflect both professionalism and respect for the people who live there.
Adele Joy-Jones
Jul 2024
I would not recommend this facility to anyone and explained the reasons to Katharine O'Neill, the COO. My father was in the Sam L Cohen household and when you are paying over $15,000 a month, you expect at minimum, good care. The care staff are compassionate, but they are understaffed. At one point my father who was unable to move was left in the same position for almost 18 hours. Several times I pushed the call button only to wait 45 minutes to an hour for anyone to come into the room. A high percentage of the care staff are not educated in end of life comfort care, which was distressful to my father and our family. Calls of complaints to the administrative level were received; however, there was no follow up as promised. For end of life care there were no protocols in place for pain management such as IV pain medications, or a Macy catheter. I was put into a stressful position to move my dad to the Gosnell House for his last few hours of life, so that he could get the pain medication that he needed. This is the first poor review I have ever left and if I could leave a negative star review I would. Short of a couple wonderful caregivers at this facility, I would advise you to look elsewhere. ** Their response is pathetic. "Working behind the scenes to meet the needs of your father during his stay.". But yet they didn't meet those needs.
Margaret Myatt
Jun 2024
Mom was at the Atrium for 10 years? She loved her apartment. Was at the Hoffman Center for rehab after a hairline hip fracture. The balance between rest and physical therapy was well managed. She moved to Cedars assisted living and the transition went well. Great staff! Lovely facility. Would recommend. I don't know how the costs compare. Please give it a good look. Mom is happy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does The Cedars offer?
The Cedars offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is The Cedars located?
The Cedars is located at 630 Ocean Avenue in Portland, Maine.
What do families say about The Cedars?
Reviews of The Cedars in Portland, Maine are mixed: several families praise specific caregivers, therapy outcomes, and the overall campus, while others report serious understaffing and slow response times, especially around end-of-life and hospice care. This is a nonprofit continuum-of-care community founded in 1929, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehab, and skilled nursing on one campus.
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