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13 licensed nursing homes in Penobscot, ME
Updated October 21, 2026
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ELRCARE MAINE, LLC

15 MAINE STREET, ROUTE 199, PENOBSCOT, ME 04776

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ELRCARE MAINE LLC

15 MAIN STREET, PENOBSCOT, ME 04476

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Bangor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

103 TEXAS AVE, BANGOR, ME 04401

Bangor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center brings above-average staffing (4.0/5), and 1.31 RN hours per resident daily. There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

1 doing well2 flaggedFull record ›
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ORONO COMMONS

117 BENNOCH RD, ORONO, ME 04473

ORONO COMMONS brings 1.19 RN hours per resident daily. There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

1 doing well5 flaggedFull record ›
6.9Solid

BREWER CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION, LLC

74 PARKWAY SOUTH, BREWER, ME 04412

BREWER CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION, LLC brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), above-average staffing (4.0/5), 1.32 RN hours per resident daily, and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Unplanned weight loss rate is 9.6% — above the national median of about 6%.

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Ross Manor

758 BROADWAY, BANGOR, ME 04401

Ross Manor brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), above-average staffing (5.0/5), 1.12 RN hours per resident daily, and low staff turnover (27%). There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

2 doing well6 flaggedFull record ›
7.5Strong

WESTGATE CENTER FOR REHAB & ALZHEIMERS CARE

750 UNION ST, BANGOR, ME 04401

WESTGATE CENTER FOR REHAB & ALZHEIMERS CARE brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), above-average staffing (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 1.27 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (23%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: This facility's long-stay antipsychotic rate is 37% — roughly three times the national median of about 14%.

4 doing well4 flaggedFull record ›
5.9Mixed

EASTSIDE CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION, LLC

516 MT HOPE AVENUE, BANGOR, ME 04401

EASTSIDE CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION, LLC brings above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), 1.27 RN hours per resident daily, and low staff turnover (37%). There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

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Dexter Health Care

64 Park Street, Dexter, ME 04930

Dexter Health Care has a critical flag: cms has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. This is one of the most serious flags CMS assigns.

1 doing well4 flaggedFull record ›
6.5Solid

STILLWATER HEALTH CARE

335 STILLWATER AVE, BANGOR, ME 04401

STILLWATER HEALTH CARE brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, above-average staffing (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), 1.12 RN hours per resident daily, and low staff turnover (32%). There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

3 doing well2 flaggedFull record ›
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Cummings Health Care Facility

5 CROCKER STREET, HOWLAND, ME 04448

Cummings Health Care Facility brings 0.82 RN hours per resident daily. There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

1 doing well2 flaggedFull record ›
8.5Strong

Katahdin Health Care LLC

22 Walnut Street, Millinocket, ME 04462

Katahdin Health Care LLC brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (5.0/5), above-average staffing (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 0.67 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (31%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 32%.

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Maine Veterans Home - Bangor

44 HOGAN RD, BANGOR, ME 04401

Maine Veterans Home - Bangor brings above-average staffing (5.0/5), and 1.67 RN hours per resident daily. There are 2 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

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13 licensed nursing homes in Penobscot, ME, drawn from federal CMS records and state licensing data.
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