Nursing home report
BANGOR, ME · Medicare-certified · 69 beds
Eastside Center for Health & Rehabilitation in Bangor, ME has a 2-star overall rating, with 2-star health inspections but stronger 4-star staffing and quality measures. It has $11,190 in fines in the last 24 months, a recent federal penalty, and reported nurse staffing of 4.23 hours per resident per day, slightly above the 4.1 federal benchmark.
Health inspections
Staffing
4.2259 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2259.
Hours per resident per day.
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with a fall causing major injury
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
Residents with a urinary tract infection
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents who were physically restrained
Residents needing more help with daily activities
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
Residents with a long-term catheter
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
Residents with depressive symptoms
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
The home failed to provide proper bladder and bowel care, including catheter care and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. Cited February 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
F-Tag 690 — 42 CFR §483.25(e) — S/S: G
The home failed to protect residents’ right to complain without fear and did not ensure grievances were handled promptly. Cited April 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 585 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited December 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to ensure the resident’s doctor reviewed their care and properly wrote, signed, and dated required notes and orders during visits. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 711 — 42 CFR §483.30 — S/S: E
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
A federal fine of $11,190 was recorded.
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $11,190 in total fines.
Federal fine
Feb 25, 2025
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.
