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Maine Veterans Home - Bangor
44 Hogan Rd, Bangor, ME 04401
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 120 beds, Maine Veterans Home - Bangor serves Bangor in Penobscot County, Maine and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1995.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Maine median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 5 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 38 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 18, 11 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 31.7 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 44.4.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $75K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.1 hours per resident per day (1.7 RN), close to the Maine median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 45.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Penobscot Co. median | Maine median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 38 | 33 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 31.7 | 47.8 | 44.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.7 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 45.9% | 45.9% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $74,698 | $10,033 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (11 in the county, 78 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Maine average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 14 Aug 2025, 22 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: K ×1 G ×1 D ×23 E ×12 B ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 16 Dec 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 | Complaint investigation | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 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 | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | B | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2025 |
| 17 Mar 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | K | Complaint investigation | 17 Apr 2025 |
| 17 Mar 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Apr 2025 |
| 17 Mar 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Apr 2025 |
| 17 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Apr 2025 |
| 17 Mar 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Apr 2025 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | 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 | 29 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0710 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 8 Jul 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Aug 2024 |
| 8 Jul 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Aug 2024 |
| 8 Jul 2024 | 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 | 2 Aug 2024 |
| 6 May 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 3 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | E | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2025 | Payment denial | — | 8 days |
| 17 Mar 2025 | Fine | $68,530 | |
| 6 May 2024 | Fine | $6,168 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Maine average. Turnover: nursing staff 45.9%, RNs 39.5%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Maine median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 26.7% | 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 | 3.6% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 24.5% | 25.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 9.5% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 12.4% | 19.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, other. Legal business name: Maine Veterans' Home. Chain: Maine Veterans' Home (5 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Veterans' Home | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/31/2009 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Penobscot County
| 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 |
| 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 |
All 11 facilities in Penobscot County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Maine Veterans Home - Bangor been cited for?
38 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Maine median is 29 per facility.
Has Maine Veterans Home - Bangor been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $75K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Maine Veterans Home - Bangor compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.1 hours per resident per day against a Maine median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Maine Veterans Home - Bangor?
It is part of the Maine Veterans' Home chain. Ownership type is non-profit, other. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Maine Veterans' Home. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Maine Veterans Home - Bangor last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 16 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 14 Aug 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.