Maine Veterans Home - Bangor
Bangor, ME · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 205185) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 2 totaling $74,698 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (207) 942-2333 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Maine Veterans Home - Bangor has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Maine state average of 3.09. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Maine Veterans Home - Bangor reports 5.13 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.67 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.9%.
Maine Veterans Home - Bangor has 2 federal fines on record totaling $74,698.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Maine Veterans Home - Bangor is a non-profit nursing facility in Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since October 1995. The facility maintains 120 certified beds with an average of 108.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Maine state average of 3.09. The health inspection rating is 2 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, and the staffing rating is 5 stars. These four ratings reflect different aspects of care and, taken together, place this facility roughly in line with typical performance for the state.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 5.13 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.67 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $74,698.00, and 1 instance of payment denial for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation currently listed for this facility in the provided data.
This facility is part of the Maine Veterans' Home chain, which operates 5 locations with an average chain rating of 4.4 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Maine state average of 3.09.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.13 hours per resident per day, including 1.67 RN hours per resident per day, with 45.9% nursing turnover and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $74,698.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 120 certified beds with an average of 108.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit facility that is part of the Maine Veterans' Home chain, which includes 5 locations with an average chain rating of 4.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on October 2, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 2, 5, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2079422333 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2079422333 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/205185?state=ME.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.