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Windward Gardens

105 Mechanic Street, CAMDEN, ME, 04843
(207) 236-4197
73 licensed beds

Federal inspectors issued 83 citations across 17 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
73
CMS facility ID
205180
Care type
Nursing home
County
Knox
Facility name
Windward Gardens
Street address
105 Mechanic Street
City / state / ZIP
Camden, ME 04843
Phone
(207) 236-4197

About this facility — Windward Gardens

Windward Gardens is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Camden, Maine. It is licensed for 73 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Maine (72 beds).

It is one of 8 senior care facilities in Camden and 78 skilled nursing facilities across Maine. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Genesis Healthcare, a group of 183 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Windward Gardens 83 times across 17 inspections in the last three years, including 5 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Genesis Healthcare
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Genesis Healthcare of Maine Llc
Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2013
Berg, Michael
Officer — since 2015
Bridgeford, Laura
Officer — since 2024
Cerkovitz, Brandon
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Fc-gen Operations Investment Llc
Indirect owner — since 2015
Gen Operations I Llc
Indirect owner — since 2015
Gen Operations Ii Llc
Indirect owner — since 2015
Genesis Healthcare Inc
Indirect owner — since 2015
Genesis Healthcare Llc
Indirect owner — since 2015
Genesis Holdings Llc
Indirect owner — since 2015
Ghc Holdings Llc
Indirect owner — since 2010
Mendelson, Avi
Officer — since 2024
Sun Healthcare Group Inc
Indirect owner — since 2015
Whitman, Arnold
Indirect owner — since 2015
Yntema, Laurie
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2020

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
20 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1994-04-23
Health deficiencies
11 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2026-05-20
Nurse staffing
4.0 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$514 per day (≈ $15,630/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
54% Medicaid · 17% Medicare · 29% private/other
Occupancy
80% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
16% above the ME median of $442/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
73
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 5 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-05-20Health inspection8 citations
F-0578
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2026-07-01
F-0605
D · No harm found
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2026-07-01
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2026-07-01
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2026-07-01
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2026-07-01
F-0684
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-07-01
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-07-01
F-0842
E · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2026-07-01
2026-04-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0584
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2026-04-30
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2026-04-30
13 earlier / fire-safety inspections (73 citations)
2026-01-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-02-03
2025-12-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered18 citations
F-0584
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-01-14
F-0605
D · No harm found
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2026-01-14
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2026-01-14
F-0628
E · No harm found
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2026-01-14
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2026-01-14
F-0644
D · No harm found
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2026-01-14
F-0655
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2026-01-14
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2026-01-14
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2026-01-14
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-01-14
F-0732
D · No harm found
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2026-01-14
F-0756
E · No harm found
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2026-01-14
F-0761
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-01-14
F-0806
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2026-01-14
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-01-14
F-0842
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2026-01-14
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-01-14
F-0882
E · No harm found
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected 2026-01-14
2025-06-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0686
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-07-09
2025-04-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered10 citations
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-05-30
F-0584
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-07-09
F-0645
D · No harm found
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2025-05-30
F-0679
E · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2025-05-30
F-0684
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-05-30
F-0689
E · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-05-30
F-0725
F · No harm found
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2025-05-30
F-0732
B · No harm found
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2025-05-30
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-07-09
F-0842
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-05-30
2025-02-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations
F-0657
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-03-18
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-03-18
F-0711
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2025-03-18
F-0712
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected 2025-03-18
2025-01-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-02-19
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-02-19
2025-01-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered5 citations
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-02-12
F-0655
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2025-02-12
F-0692
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-02-12
F-0757
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2025-02-12
F-0842
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-02-12
2024-06-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0641
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-07-01
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-07-01
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-07-01
2024-04-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered5 citations
F-0584
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2024-05-31
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-05-31
F-0657
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-05-31
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-05-31
F-0758
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2024-05-31
2024-01-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered10 citations
F-0584
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2024-02-12
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-02-12
F-0623
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-02-12
F-0625
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2024-02-12
F-0655
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2024-02-12
F-0657
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-02-12
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-02-12
F-0689
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-02-12
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-02-12
F-0842
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-02-12
2026-05-20Fire-safety inspection2 citations
K-0311
D · No harm found
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2026-07-09
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2026-06-16
2025-12-04Fire-safety inspection5 citations
K-0133
F · No harm found
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Corrected 2026-01-16
K-0211
D · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2026-01-16
K-0223
D · No harm found
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2026-01-16
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2026-01-16
K-0918
E · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2026-01-16
2025-04-17Fire-safety inspection7 citations
K-0161
D · No harm found
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2025-05-28
K-0223
D · No harm found
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2025-05-28
K-0293
D · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-05-28
K-0341
F · No harm found
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2025-05-28
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-05-28
K-0914
F · No harm found
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2025-05-28
K-0923
D · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-05-28
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 205180.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Maine.
Inspection citations, 3 years
83
More than 94% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 46
Federal fines, 3 years
$0
No federal fines on record
State median: $0
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
4.0
Higher than 19% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 4.3
Nursing staff turnover, annual
72%
Higher than 99% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 45%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Maine average on 2 and worse on 13. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased28.7%24.3%13.5%Worse than state
Lose too much weight12.8%5.1%5.1%Worse than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.9%0.9%0.7%Near state average
With a urinary tract infection0.0%2.1%1.5%Better than state
Have depressive symptoms30.4%11.7%13.5%Worse than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.0%0.1%
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury5.0%4.0%3.2%Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine87.4%93.1%93.7%Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened30.0%23.9%12.7%Worse than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication24.5%17.6%19.5%Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine93.1%95.9%95.3%Near state average
With pressure ulcers11.5%4.4%4.5%Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence34.1%28.2%18.3%Worse than state
Received an antipsychotic medication25.7%19.5%15.4%Worse than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days2.331.261.81Worse than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days3.511.751.69Worse than state
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine72.9%72.7%82.3%Near state average
Newly received an antipsychotic medication0.7%1.5%1.5%Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine62.3%77.2%80.1%Worse than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission26.0%20.6%23.4%Worse than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit14.3%15.4%11.8%Near state average
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0684 8 inspections. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
  • F-0842 6 inspections. Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
  • F-0656 5 inspections. Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
  • F-0657 5 inspections. Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
  • F-0584 5 inspections. 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.
  • F-0812 4 inspections. Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

What its owners also hold

  • Genesis Healthcare Llc has an ownership stake on file at 164 nursing homes, averaging 2.4 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
  • Gen Operations Ii Llc has an ownership stake on file at 164 nursing homes, averaging 2.4 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
  • Gen Operations I Llc has an ownership stake on file at 164 nursing homes, averaging 2.4 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
  • Genesis Healthcare Inc has an ownership stake on file at 161 nursing homes, averaging 2.4 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
Source: CMS ownership filings. Shows organizations with an ownership stake; people are left out.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Maine

  • Licensing: Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification (DLC)
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-499-0229. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Adult Protective Services: 800-624-8404. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • Mainehealth Pen Bay Hospital, about 4.4 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
  • Lincolnhealth, about 26 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
  • Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital, about 28 miles.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

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Original records

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Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-11-06
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pacer.uscourts.gov
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