Barron Center

Barron Center is a Nursing Home in Maine

Barron Center is a Nursing Home in Maine

Overview of Barron Center

Barron Center is a non-profit long-term care and skilled rehabilitation facility in Portland. Nestled in proximity to an array of local conveniences, the assisted living community offers easy access to healthcare services, retail establishments, and churches.
In close vicinity, residents benefit from a range of amenities, including numerous drug stores within a mile radius of the facility. Remarkably situated a mere 1.87 miles from New England Rehab Hospital, Barron Center prioritizes seamless healthcare accessibility. The community is enriched by the presence of multiple churches within a four-mile radius, further fostering a sense of belonging and community engagement. With active participation in both Medicare and Medicaid programs, Barron Center stands as a beacon of dedicated care and support. 

Home Information BARRON CENTER
  • No benchmark data is available for Occupancy. No benchmark data is available for Beds. No benchmark data is available for Avg. Length of Stay.

  • No benchmark data is available for Home Revenue. No benchmark data is available for Payroll Costs. No benchmark data is available for Total Income.

  • No benchmark data is available for Medicare Nights. No benchmark data is available for Medicaid Nights. No benchmark data is available for Private Pay Nights.

Occupancy
Beds
219
Occupancy
43.3%
Total Bed Days Available
79935
Avg. Length of Stay
616 days
Finance
Home Revenue
$15,413,838.00
Payroll Costs
$11,495,380.00
Profit
$5,489,432.00
Total Costs
$381,337.00
House Specifics:
CCN
205011
Owner Name
CITY OF PORTLAND
Rural vs. Urban
Urban
County
CUMBERLAND
Type of Control
Governmental — City
Operations
Total Admissions
29
Total Discharges
55
% Medicaid Admissions
34%
% Medicare Admissions
17%
% Private Pay Admissions
48%
% Medicaid Discharges
73%
% Medicare Discharges
4%
% Private Pay Discharges
24%
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Medicare Nights Info Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
30956
Medicaid Nights Info Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
305
Free Market Nights Info Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
2598

Community Stability & Environment

  • Walk Score Info Walk Score in senior living communities measures how easy it is for residents to access essential services and amenities—like grocery stores, parks, pharmacies, and transit—without needing a car. 56 / 100 Somewhat Walkable
    Some errands can be done on foot. Walkable to several amenities, but not all. Sidewalks usually available but may be inconsistent. Car often needed for larger errands or longer distances.
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Comparison Chart

Compare Nursing Homes around South Portland
Community
Type of Care
Location
Bed Options
Bed #
Pets Allowed
BBB Score
Walk Score
Home Owner
CCN
Occupancy
Home Revenue
Barron Center
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

N/A
N/A
219
No
N/A
56
CITY OF PORTLAND
205011
43.3%
$15,413,838.00
Pinnacle Health & Rehab at South Portland
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

N/A
N/A
N/A
No
N/A
66
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Saint Joseph’s Rehabilitation & Residence
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

N/A
N/A
N/A
No
N/A
25
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Seaside Nursing & Retirement
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

N/A
N/A
N/A
No
N/A
87
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
The Bellavita at Scarborough
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

N/A
N/A
N/A
No
N/A
62
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Maine Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Home and Community Benefits for the Elderly
MaineCare HCB Program
  • General: Age 65+ or 18+ with disability, Maine resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • ME Specifics: Rural access emphasized.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), meals ($6/meal), adult day services ($60/day).
Maine Statewide Respite Program
  • General: Caregiver of someone 60+ with dementia, Maine resident.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits: $40,000 (individual).
  • ME Specifics: Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.
  • Services: In-home respite (up to 30 days/year), adult day care (~$60/day).
MaineCare Long-Term Care (Nursing Facility Services)
MaineCare Nursing Facility Services
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+, Maine resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care.
  • Income Limits (2025): $943/month (individual); must be less than nursing home cost for full coverage.
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal allowance up to $155,356.
  • ME Specifics: Home equity limit of $636,000; estate recovery applies post-55.
  • Services: 24/7 nursing care, meals, therapy, medications (hours unlimited per medical need).
Consumer-Directed Home-Based Care (CDHBC)
Maine Consumer-Directed Personal Assistance Services
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+, Maine resident, needs ADL assistance, income/asset limits apply.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,000/month (varies by AAA).
  • Asset Limits: Not strict; prioritizes low-income.
  • ME Specifics: Available through five Area Agencies on Aging.
  • Services: Personal care (20-30 hours/week), PERS, adult day care, home modifications.
Home Accessibility and Repair Program
Maine State Housing Authority Home Accessibility and Repair
Official government program page
  • General: Age 62+, Maine resident, homeowner, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$34,000/year (individual, 80% AMI, varies by county).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; focus on income.
  • ME Specifics: Includes Elderly Hardship Grants for urgent repairs.
  • Services: Wheelchair ramps, grab bars, roof repairs (up to $20,000/project).
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Maine PACE (not widely available yet)
  • General: Age 55+, Maine resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, community-safe.
  • Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual) for Medicaid portion.
  • ME Specifics: Pilot phase; check availability with DHHS.
  • Services: Medical care, personal care, day center, transportation, respite (tailored to need).
Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit
Maine VA Aid and Attendance
  • General: Wartime veteran/spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Maine resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month (individual with A&A).
  • Asset Limits: $155,356 (net worth limit).
  • ME Specifics: High veteran population in rural areas.
  • Services: Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month, varies by status) for care costs.
Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)
Maine Medicare Savings Programs
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+, Maine resident, Medicare Part A/B enrollee.
  • Income Limits (2025): $2,014/month (individual, QMB), $2,706/month (SLMB/QI).
  • Asset Limits: $9,090 (individual), $13,630 (couple).
  • ME Specifics: Includes Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), and Qualified Individual (QI).
  • Services: Covers Medicare premiums (up to $174.70/month Part B), co-pays, deductibles.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Maine Seniors

MaineCare HCB Program

Home and Community Benefits for the Elderly

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or 18+ with disability, Maine resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • ME Specifics:
    Rural access emphasized.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), meals ($6/meal), adult day services ($60/day).
ME Respite Program

Maine Statewide Respite Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregiver of someone 60+ with dementia, Maine resident.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits:
    $40,000 (individual).
  • ME Specifics:
    Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home respite (up to 30 days/year), adult day care (~$60/day).
MaineCare Nursing Facility Services

MaineCare Long-Term Care (Nursing Facility Services)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, Maine resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    $943/month (individual); must be less than nursing home cost for full coverage.
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal allowance up to $155,356.
  • ME Specifics:
    Home equity limit of $636,000; estate recovery applies post-55.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: 24/7 nursing care, meals, therapy, medications (hours unlimited per medical need).
Maine Consumer-Directed Personal Assistance Services

Consumer-Directed Home-Based Care (CDHBC)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, Maine resident, needs ADL assistance, income/asset limits apply.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,000/month (varies by AAA).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not strict; prioritizes low-income.
  • ME Specifics:
    Available through five Area Agencies on Aging.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (20-30 hours/week), PERS, adult day care, home modifications.
Maine State Housing Authority Home Accessibility and Repair

Home Accessibility and Repair Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 62+, Maine resident, homeowner, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$34,000/year (individual, 80% AMI, varies by county).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; focus on income.
  • ME Specifics:
    Includes Elderly Hardship Grants for urgent repairs.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Wheelchair ramps, grab bars, roof repairs (up to $20,000/project).
Maine PACE (not widely available yet)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, Maine resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, community-safe.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual) for Medicaid portion.
  • ME Specifics:
    Pilot phase; check availability with DHHS.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Medical care, personal care, day center, transportation, respite (tailored to need).
Maine VA Aid and Attendance

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Requirements:
  • General:
    Wartime veteran/spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Maine resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month (individual with A&A).
  • Asset Limits:
    $155,356 (net worth limit).
  • ME Specifics:
    High veteran population in rural areas.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month, varies by status) for care costs.
Maine Medicare Savings Programs

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, Maine resident, Medicare Part A/B enrollee.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    $2,014/month (individual, QMB), $2,706/month (SLMB/QI).
  • Asset Limits:
    $9,090 (individual), $13,630 (couple).
  • ME Specifics:
    Includes Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), and Qualified Individual (QI).
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Medicare premiums (up to $174.70/month Part B), co-pays, deductibles.

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