Westgate Center For Rehab & Alzheimers Care
Bangor, ME · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 205105) · 65 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (207) 942-7336 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Westgate Center For Rehab & Alzheimers Care in Bangor, ME has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Maine state average of 3.09 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Westgate Center For Rehab & Alzheimers Care reports 4.17 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.27 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 22.9%.
Westgate Center For Rehab & Alzheimers Care has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS data for this facility does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus program designation.
About this facility
Westgate Center For Rehab & Alzheimers Care is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine, first approved in 1993. It is licensed for 65 beds and reports an average of 63.1 residents. Ownership is structured as a For profit - Limited Liability company, and the facility is part of the National Health Care Associates chain, which operates 42 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Westgate holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Maine state average of 3.09 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 4 stars, Quality Measures (QM) rating of 5 stars, and Staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing is reported at 4.17 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.27 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 22.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 — no federal fines on record for this facility — and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation indicated in the data for this facility.
CMS records do not indicate a change of ownership in the past 12 months for this facility.
This profile is built from CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and figures are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Westgate holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, which is above the Maine state average of 3.09 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 4.17 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.27 RN hours per resident per day, with staff turnover at 22.9% and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Westgate is certified for 65 beds and reports an average of 63.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a For profit - Limited Liability company and is part of the National Health Care Associates chain, which has 42 facilities nationally averaging a 3.2-star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
This facility was first approved for certification on January 1, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate Health Inspection, Quality Measures (QM), and Staffing ratings; Westgate's are 4, 5, and 5 stars respectively, combining into an overall 5-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines like short-term rehab versus long-term care; contact the facility at 2079427336 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2079427336 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/205105?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.