Penobscot County · Maine

Nursing homes in Penobscot County, Maine

CMS data lists 11 certified nursing homes across 6 cities in Penobscot County. Compare their CMS overall ratings, inspection records, federal penalties, and staffing signals below.

11 facilities6 citiesCMS data · updated 2026-07-17

At a glance

CMS rates 11 of 11 certified nursing homes in Penobscot County. 2 hold a 1-star overall rating and 1 currently shows the CMS abuse icon. The average CMS overall rating here is 3.09, compared with a Maine average of 2.95; averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated.
Certified nursing homes
11
across 6 cities
Average CMS overall
3.09
Maine avg 2.95
1-star overall (CMS)
2
CMS abuse icon shown
1
Federal penalty records
$164,838
Payment denial records
1
Higher-severity citations
12

Rating and geographic landscape

How CMS ratings and facilities are distributed across Penobscot County.

CMS overall rating distribution

How these facilities spread across the CMS five-star overall rating.

5 star3 · 27%
4 star0 · 0%
3 star5 · 45%
2 star1 · 9%
1 star2 · 18%
11 rated

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Nursing homes by city in Penobscot County

The cities holding the largest share of Penobscot County nursing homes.

11 nursing homes across 6 cities. Select a city for its full list.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Facilities in Penobscot County

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Search, filter, and sort the 11 nursing homes in Penobscot County. Calculated from CMS records included in this dataset.

CMS overall
11 facilities
FacilityLocationCMS overallCMS abuse iconFederal penalty records
Bangor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
CCN 205020
Bangor, MECMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$12,831
Dexter Health Care
CCN 205115
Dexter, MECMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Shown$10,033
Orono Commons
CCN 205031
Orono, MECMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shown$10,358
Brewer Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC
CCN 205062
Brewer, MECMS overall rating: 3 out of 53Not shownNone in data
Cummings Health Care Facility
CCN 205143
Howland, MECMS overall rating: 3 out of 53Not shown$8,824
Eastside Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC
CCN 205106
Bangor, MECMS overall rating: 3 out of 53Not shown$11,190
Maine Veterans Home - Bangor
CCN 205185
Bangor, MECMS overall rating: 3 out of 53Not shown$74,698
Stillwater Health Care
CCN 205116
Bangor, MECMS overall rating: 3 out of 53Not shown$28,886
Katahdin Health Care LLC
CCN 205149
Millinocket, MECMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Ross Manor
CCN 205064
Bangor, MECMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shown$8,018
Westgate Center for Rehab & Alzheimers Care
CCN 205105
Bangor, MECMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data

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Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in Penobscot County, Maine?

This dataset includes 11 CMS-certified nursing homes in Penobscot County, Maine, from the official CMS Provider Information file, across 6 cities. Of these, 2 have a 1-star CMS overall rating and 1 currently shows the CMS abuse icon.

What is the average CMS rating in Penobscot County?

The average CMS overall star rating across the 11 nursing homes in Penobscot County is 3.09, compared with a Maine average of 2.95. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I compare nursing homes in Penobscot County?

Use the table on this page or the search filters to compare facilities on the same CMS fields — CMS overall rating, federal penalty records, payment denials, and the CMS abuse icon. See the guide on how to compare nursing homes.

How do I verify a nursing home in Penobscot County with official sources?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm current details on the official CMS Care Compare site and with the facility before making decisions.

Methodology and limits
Counts reflect the current CMS dataset for Penobscot County and may lag conditions on the ground. A county average excludes facilities CMS has not rated. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare. See full methodology.
SeniorCareRating.com summarizes public CMS data. It is not affiliated with CMS, Medicare.gov, or any nursing home. Data may lag current conditions. This is not medical, legal, or care-placement advice — always verify with official sources and qualified professionals.