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Stillwater Health Care
335 Stillwater Ave, 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 63 beds, Stillwater Health Care serves Bangor in Penobscot County, Maine and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1993.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Maine median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 5 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 10, 9 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 44.4 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 44.4.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $11K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day (1.1 RN), close to the Maine median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 31.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Penobscot Co. median | Maine median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 28 | 33 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 44.4 | 47.8 | 44.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 31.9% | 45.9% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $11,190 | $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: 27 Feb 2026, 16 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×9 E ×11 B ×6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2026 | 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 | 24 Mar 2026 |
| 27 Feb 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 | 23 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Feb 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2026 |
| 27 Feb 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Mar 2026 |
| 27 Feb 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2026 |
| 27 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2026 |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 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 | 24 Mar 2026 |
| 27 Feb 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | B | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2026 |
| 27 Feb 2026 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | B | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2026 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Jan 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. | E | Standard survey | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Jan 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Jan 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 | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | 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 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | E | Standard survey | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | B | Standard survey | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Jan 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 | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 7 May 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 May 2024 |
| 7 May 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint investigation | 31 May 2024 |
| 26 Mar 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 | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 26 Mar 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Nov 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2023 |
| 29 Nov 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2023 |
| 29 Nov 2023 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | B | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2023 |
| 29 Nov 2023 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | B | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 11 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2025 | Fine | $11,190 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Maine average. Turnover: nursing staff 31.9%, RNs 13.3%; 0 administrators 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 | 12.9% | 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 | 5.0% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.9% | 3.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 10.5% | 25.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.8% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 15.2% | 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: for-profit, individual. Chain: First Atlantic Healthcare (10 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forum Management LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/11/2010 |
| First Atlantic Healthcare Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2010 |
| Forum Management LLC | General partnership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/11/2010 |
| Eastern Maine Medical Center | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2018 |
| First Atlantic Corporation | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2010 |
| First Atlantic Healthcare Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/04/2025 |
| Maine Medical Consultants Pc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/11/2024 |
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 |
| 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 |
All 11 facilities in Penobscot County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Stillwater Health Care been cited for?
28 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 Stillwater Health Care been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $11K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Stillwater Health Care compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day against a Maine median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Stillwater Health Care?
It is part of the First Atlantic Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, individual. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Forum Management LLC and First Atlantic Healthcare Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Stillwater Health Care last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 27 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 27 Feb 2026.
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.