Eastside Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLCCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 516 Mt Hope Avenue, Bangor, ME 04401
- CCN
- 205106
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 69
- Residents per day
- 65
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Eastside Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 1 Apr 2026. The latest survey cycle has 15 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Maine is 10. CMS lists 1 fine of $11,190 for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Penobscot County median | Maine median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 11 homes in the county, 78 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Maine median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 1 Apr 2026 | 15 | 10 |
| Cycle 2 | 25 Feb 2025 | 8 | 12 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 10 | 7 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 15 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 2026 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | F | Standard survey | 6 May 2026 |
| 1 Apr 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | B | Standard survey | 6 May 2026 |
| 1 Apr 2026 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 6 May 2026 |
| 1 Apr 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 6 May 2026 |
| 1 Apr 2026 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 6 May 2026 |
| 1 Apr 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard survey | 6 May 2026 |
| 1 Apr 2026 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | E | Standard survey | 6 May 2026 |
| 1 Apr 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 6 May 2026 |
| 1 Apr 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | B | Standard survey | 6 May 2026 |
| 1 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 6 May 2026 |
| 30 Dec 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Feb 2026 |
| 30 Dec 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Feb 2026 |
| 30 Dec 2025 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Feb 2026 |
| 30 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Feb 2026 |
| 30 Dec 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Complaint investigation | 6 Feb 2026 |
Survey cycle 2: 8 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | B | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | G | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2025 |
| 2 Jan 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jan 2025 |
Survey cycle 3: 10 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2024 |
| 22 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2024 |
| 9 Apr 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 22 Dec 2023 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jan 2024 |
| 22 Dec 2023 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jan 2024 |
| 22 Dec 2023 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 22 Jan 2024 |
| 22 Dec 2023 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | E | Standard survey | 22 Jan 2024 |
| 22 Dec 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 22 Jan 2024 |
| 22 Dec 2023 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | E | Standard survey | 22 Jan 2024 |
| 22 Dec 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jan 2024 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb 2025 | Fine | $11,190 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Maine median | Maine average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 4.23 | 4.20 | 4.34 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.27 | 1.00 | 1.05 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.19 | 0.45 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.77 | 2.83 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.86 | 3.80 | 3.92 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 37.0%
- Nurse staff turnover, Maine median
- 46.9%
- RN turnover in a year
- 40.0%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Maine median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 21.6% | 24.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 3.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 19.5% | 25.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 0.6% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 18.1% | 19.4% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- VK Bangor LLC
- Chain
- National Health Care Associates (42 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| VK Health Facilities LLC | Direct ownership interest | 28 Jan 2013 | |
| Mso Associates LLC | Indirect ownership interest | 28 Jan 2013 | |
| Ventas NHV Fund | Indirect ownership interest | 28 Jan 2013 | |
| BPB Ventures LLC | Adp of the snf | 7 Aug 2020 | |
| National Health Care Associates Inc | Adp of the snf | 28 Jan 2013 | |
| Preferred Professional Services LLC | Adp of the snf | 28 Jan 2013 | |
| Preferred Therapy Solutions LLC | Adp of the snf | 28 Jan 2013 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Penobscot County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Veterans Home - Bangor | Bangor | 3 of 5 | 9 | $74,698 | 14 Aug 2025 | |
| Stillwater Health Care | Bangor | 4 of 5 | 9 | $11,190 | 27 Feb 2026 | |
| Ross Manor | Bangor | 5 of 5 | 8 | $8,018 | 17 Apr 2025 | |
| Westgate Center for Rehab & Alzheimers Care | Bangor | 5 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 13 May 2026 | |
| Brewer Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC | Brewer | 4 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 30 Apr 2026 | |
| Bangor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Bangor | 1 of 5 | 21 | $12,831 | 8 Jan 2026 | |
| Orono Commons | Orono | 2 of 5 | 14 | $10,358 | 7 May 2025 | |
| Dexter Health Care | Dexter | 2 of 5 | 16 | $10,033 | 10 Sep 2025 | |
| Cummings Health Care Facility | Howland | 3 of 5 | 8 | $8,824 | 11 Jun 2025 | |
| Katahdin Health Care LLC | Millinocket | 5 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 18 Mar 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Maine Department of Health and Human Services: file a complaintThe complaint page of the State Survey Agency for Maine, from the CMS list of agencies.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Eastside Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC (CCN 205106). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/eastside-center-for-health-rehabilitation-llc-bangor-me-205106/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Eastside Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 1 Apr 2026. It was a standard survey. It gave 10 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 25 Feb 2025.
- Who operates Eastside Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain National Health Care Associates. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Eastside Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 1 home in Maine as a Special Focus Facility and 5 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.