Coronavirus Update
View All UpdatesDear Family and Friends,
We understand the huge toll that separation has taken on our residents and families. We are excited to announce that our Genesis-affiliated Centers will now allow indoor visitation at all times and for all residents (regardless of vaccination status), with the exception of the three scenarios listed below. CMS, the federal agency that regulates nursing centers, has updated its visitation guidance due to high resident vaccination rates and a drop in COVID-19 cases around the country. read more
Cedar Ridge Center
23 Cedar Ridge Drive, Skowhegan, ME 04976
Awards and Affiliations
Cedar Ridge Center is a 74-bed skilled nursing facility offering post-hospital, short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term and respite care services. Our staff is dedicated to serving the medical and rehabilitation needs of individuals recovering from an illness or injury. We accept Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurances. Cedar Ridge Center is an AHCA Silver Quality Award winner!
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Services
- ShortStay care
- LongTerm care
- Neurological care and rehabilitation
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation therapy
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation - including joint replacement, injuries and amputation
- On-site Medical Director
- Attending Physicians
- Registered Nurses
- IV Therapy
- Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
- Bariatric specialties
- Colostomy care
- Dementia care
- Personal care
- Pet therapy
- Podiatry care
- Wound care
- Hospice care
- Pain management
- Case management
- Dietary and nutrition needs management
- Discharge planning
- Individual treatment plans
- Heparin therapy
- Medication management
- Coordinated transportation
- Cultural, educational, religious and social activities
- Recreation activities
Amenities
- Private and Semi-Private Rooms
- Spacious rooms
- Individual climate control
- Activity room
- Sunroom
- Beautiful Garden(s) / Courtyard(s)
- Conveniently Located
- Scenic views
- Beauty Salon / Barber Services
- Cable Television
- Café with always available menu options
- Comfortable common and lounge areas to gather with friends and family
- Country kitchen
- Dining Room
- In-room dining options
- Restaurant-Style Dining
- Alarm system to aid in the security of residents with cognitive deficits
- Complimentary laundry facility on-site
- Computer with internet access
- Housekeeping
- Mail and Newspaper Service
- Pets Permitted
- Pharmaceutical delivery service
- Phone service
- Telephone
- Wireless Internet
- Smoke free environment
Christina Gagne
Center Executive DirectorChristina joined the Genesis team in 2019. She graduated from the University of Maine in 1997 as a licensed Social Worker. She comes to us with 20+years of experience in both the acute and long term care settings. Christina is a multi-level nursing home Administrator, who is dedicated to providing quality resident centered care.
Catharine Cadigan
Medical DirectorDr. Cadigan got her inspiration to be a doctor while working as a spinal cord trauma nurse. She completed her medical education at Northwestern University and her residency at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine, after which she spent a fellowship year at Johns Hopkins which jump started her love of the medically complex. She worked in a clinical practice for 18 years and also worked in medical education where she helped to establish the MMC-Tufts Medical School program. After a time she moved back to Chicago to be with her Dad until his death. Dr. Cadigan has a love of skilled nursing , and when given the opportunity, returned to her "heart home", Maine. This move also allowed her to be closer to her children. Her role at Genesis combines her love of rural Maine, care of skilled and long term care patients, and an important leadership position in which she hopes to make a positive and sustaining impact. In light of the potential harm the pandemic poses for nursing home residents in particular, Dr. Cadigan is vigilant in ensuring the safety and health of Genesis Healthcare’s patients. She stands behind the initiatives and processes Genesis has put in place and says, Safety is our top priority! If you would like to speak with me, please contact the Center at 207-474-9686.
Katie Hitchings
Center Nurse ExecutiveKatie started her nursing career as a CNA with Genesis in 2010. She got her Associates Degree in nursing from the University of Maine in Augusta in 2017 and then went on to get her Bachelors and Masters Degrees in nursing from Chamberlain University. Katie has experience in medical/surgical nursing, long term care and primary care. She joined the Cedar Ridge team as CNE in March of 2021 and hopes to be a strong leader and support to the entire nursing staff.
Karen Libby
Admissions DirectorKaren has been working for Genesis since 2007 and in her present position since 2010. Her goal is to make every admission to Cedar Ridge a positive experience.
Kim Richards
Rehabilitation ManagerKim has worked as a rehabilitation manager for Genesis since 2004. She has an extensive history of community involvement including years working for a local ambulance service and with a neighboring community center. Kim's dedication to customer service and positive outcomes is evident in all she does.
Enjoyed rehabilitation
"Your therapy group has made my recovery so easy for me. I enjoyed the whole process!"
-R.H.
Caring staff and fun activities
I like that we have choices for meals. The nursing staff is very conscientious. The rehab team is very flexible around activities. I like the activities provided by the activities directors. They are fun! Housekeeping does well with the upkeep of my room. Social Services keeps in contact with how I'm doing. Administration is on top of any concerns I may have.
-Dona M.
Very pleased
I have been very pleased with my stay at Cedar Ridge. Everyone was very helpful in the process of getting me to where I could go home. I can't thank them enough.
-S. Anderson
Loves it here
Doris is my Mom and she loves it here at Cedar Ridge. She just got placed in her own room. She feels very comfortable with the staff and feels they go out of their way to take care of her. It is her new home and she seems to fit right in.
- Lana C., Doris’ daughter.
Big thanks!
I would like to give a big thanks to the staff at the Cedar Ridge Rehab Center. A special thanks to the physical and occupational therapy unit for getting me up and on my feet again.Thanks so much.
- Steven L.
