Best nursing homes in Penobscot County, ME
There are 11 nursing homes in Penobscot County, Maine certified by Medicare. Of the 11 with a CMS star rating, the average is 3.1 stars, compared with 3.1 statewide.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Nursing Homes in Penobscot County, ME, ranked
Sorted by CMS star rating. Facilities without a rating are listed last.
1.Katahdin Health Care LLC
22 Walnut Street, Millinocket, ME 04462
For-profit · 36 beds · Part of First Atlantic Healthcare
- CMS high performer
★★★★★5Much above average2.Westgate Center for Rehab & Alzheimers Care
750 Union St, Bangor, ME 04401
For-profit · 65 beds · Part of National Health Care Associates
- CMS high performer
★★★★★5Much above average3.Brewer Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC
74 Parkway South, Brewer, ME 04412
For-profit · 111 beds · Part of National Health Care Associates
★★★★★4Above average4.Stillwater Health Care
335 Stillwater Ave, Bangor, ME 04401
For-profit · 63 beds · Part of First Atlantic Healthcare
★★★★★4Above average- ★★★★★3Average
6.Dexter Health Care
64 Park Street, Dexter, ME 04930
For-profit · 53 beds · Part of First Atlantic Healthcare
★★★★★3Average7.Maine Veterans Home - Bangor
44 Hogan Rd, Bangor, ME 04401
Non-profit · 120 beds · Part of Maine Veterans' Home
★★★★★3Average- ★★★★★3Average
9.Eastside Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC
516 Mt Hope Avenue, Bangor, ME 04401
For-profit · 69 beds · Part of National Health Care Associates
★★★★★2Below average- ★★★★★1Much below average
- ★★★★★1Much below average
Compare staffing and inspections
| Nursing home | Overall | Beds | Owner type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katahdin Health Care LLC | 5 | 36 | For-profit |
| Westgate Center for Rehab & Alzheimers Care | 5 | 65 | For-profit |
| Brewer Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC | 4 | 111 | For-profit |
| Stillwater Health Care | 4 | 63 | For-profit |
| Cummings Health Care Facility | 3 | 34 | For-profit |
| Dexter Health Care | 3 | 53 | For-profit |
| Maine Veterans Home - Bangor | 3 | 120 | Non-profit |
| Ross Manor | 3 | 103 | For-profit |
| Eastside Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC | 2 | 69 | For-profit |
| Bangor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | 1 | 60 | Non-profit |
| Orono Commons | 1 | 80 | For-profit |
Nursing Homes in nearby cities
- Orono, ME (1 · 7.1 mi)
- Bangor, ME (6 · 9.6 mi)
- Brewer, ME (1 · 12.1 mi)
- Howland, ME (1 · 21.3 mi)
- Dexter, ME (1 · 24.5 mi)
- Dover Foxcroft, ME (1 · 27.5 mi)
- Hartland, ME (1 · 32.7 mi)
- Belfast, ME (1 · 37.6 mi)
- Skowhegan, ME (2 · 46.9 mi)
- Millinocket, ME (1 · 48.6 mi)
- Waterville, ME (3 · 50.2 mi)
- Camden, ME (1 · 53.5 mi)
Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are in Penobscot County, ME?
11 Medicare-certified nursing homes are listed in Penobscot County, Maine.
What is the best-rated nursing home in Penobscot County, ME?
Katahdin Health Care LLC has the highest CMS rating here (5 stars). In total, 2 nursing homes in Penobscot County, ME have 5 stars. Ratings are a good place to start, but visit and ask questions before you decide.
Do any nursing homes in Penobscot County, ME have CMS warnings?
None of the nursing homes in Penobscot County, ME currently carry a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status.
Helpful resources
- How to choose a nursing home: a practical checklist
- Nursing home star ratings explained
- How to read nursing home inspection citations
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- Best-staffed nursing homes in the U.S.
- Nursing homes with the lowest staff turnover
- Special Focus Facility nursing homes (list)