Lakewood A Continuing Care Center
Waterville, ME · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 205138) · 105 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (207) 873-5125 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lakewood A Continuing Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Maine state average of about 3.09 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Lakewood A Continuing Care Center reports 3.93 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.92 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 3 out of 5. CMS did not report a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility.
Lakewood A Continuing Care Center has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on file according to CMS Care Compare. No abuse icon is flagged for this facility and it is not part of CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Lakewood A Continuing Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home located in Waterville, Kennebec County, Maine. The facility has 105 certified beds and an average daily census of 92.8 residents. It is operated under a for-profit, limited liability company structure, and CMS Care Compare records show no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Lakewood holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Maine state average overall rating of 3.09. Its four component ratings break down as follows: health inspection rating of 2, quality measure (QM) rating of 2, and staffing rating of 3.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.93 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.92 RN hours per resident per day. CMS did not report a nursing staff turnover percentage in the data available for this facility.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS Care Compare shows no federal fines on record for Lakewood A Continuing Care Center — zero fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials on file. No abuse icon is flagged for this facility in the current dataset, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which applies to homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
No chain affiliation information was provided in the available data. Families are encouraged to verify current ratings, inspection details, and any updates by visiting Medicare Care Compare directly, as this profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as provided at the time of writing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Lakewood has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below Maine's state average of 3.09.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Lakewood is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Lakewood reports 3.93 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.92 RN hours per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. CMS did not report a turnover percentage in this data set.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for Lakewood.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is flagged and Lakewood is not listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program based on the available data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Lakewood has 105 certified beds and an average daily census of 92.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Lakewood is owned by a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Lakewood was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 1, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Lakewood scores 2, 2, 3, and 2 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 2078735125 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2078735125 to arrange a visit and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for Lakewood at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/205138?state=ME.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.