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Nursing homes in Penobscot County, Maine
There are 11 certified nursing homes in Penobscot County, Maine, with 794 beds between them.
36% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, about the same share as the state (36%). Inspectors recorded 380 health deficiencies over three cycles, 47.9 per 100 beds against 41.0 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $147K across 9 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Penobscot County | Maine | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 11 | 78 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 36% | 36% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 47.9 | 41.0 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $147K | $580K | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katahdin Health Care LLC | Millinocket | 36 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 55.6 | — | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Ross Manor | Bangor | 103 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 36.9 | $8K | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Westgate Center For Rehab & Alzheimers Care | Bangor | 65 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 27.7 | — | 13 May 2026 |
| Brewer Center For Health & Rehabilitation, LLC | Brewer | 111 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 27.9 | — | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Stillwater Health Care | Bangor | 63 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 28 | 44.4 | $11K | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Cummings Health Care Facility | Howland | 34 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 29 | 85.3 | $9K | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Maine Veterans Home - Bangor | Bangor | 120 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 38 | 31.7 | $75K | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Dexter Health Careabuse icon | Dexter | 53 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 40 | 75.5 | $10K | 27 May 2026 |
| Eastside Center For Health & Rehabilitation, LLC | Bangor | 69 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 33 | 47.8 | $11K | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Orono Commons | Orono | 80 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 44 | 55.0 | $10K | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Bangor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Bangor | 60 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 61 | 101.7 | $13K | 10 Mar 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 31 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 21 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 20 |
| F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | 19 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 15 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 9 |
| Non profit | 2 |
Chains present: First Atlantic Healthcare (4), National Health Care Associates (3), Maine Veterans' Home (1), Genesis Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Penobscot County, Maine?
11 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 794 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Penobscot County have the highest CMS ratings?
Katahdin Health Care LLC (5 stars), Ross Manor (5 stars), Westgate Center For Rehab & Alzheimers Care (5 stars)
How do Penobscot County nursing homes compare with Maine?
36% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 36% statewide; citations run at 47.9 per 100 beds against 41.0 statewide.