Last Updated: October 2026
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Composite Quality Score

Comprehensive rating based on CMS data, staffing, quality measures, and compliance

A-
Grade
64
Score
CMS Ratings
13.2/22
Staffing Quality
17.1/20
Quality Measures
0.0/22
Compliance
18.0/18
Safety
13.0/13
Availability
6.0/10

Current Availability Estimate

Occupancy Rate90.7%
120
Total Beds
109
Occupied
11
Available

Basic Information

Address:

44 HOGAN RD

BANGOR, ME 04401

Number of Beds:

120

Estimated Occupancy:

91% (~11 available)

Chain:

MAINE VETERANS' HOME

Quality Ratings

Overall Rating:3/5 Stars
Health Inspection:2/5 Stars
Staffing Rating:5/5 Stars
Quality Measures:2/5 Stars

Safety Information

Abuse Issues:No Issues Reported
Special Focus:Not Under Special Focus

Additional Information

CMS Certification Number:

205185

Provider Type:

Medicare and Medicaid

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Staffing Metrics

Higher staffing hours generally indicate better care quality. Lower turnover indicates more experienced, stable staff.

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours

Per resident per day

Above Average

This Facility

1.67

hours

National Avg

0.64

hours

Total Nursing Staff Hours

RN + LPN + Nurse Aides per resident per day

Above Average

This Facility

5.13

hours

National Avg

3.89

hours

Breakdown:

RN: 1.67hLPN: 0.03hAide: 3.44h

Staff Turnover Rate

Annual nursing staff turnover

Average

This Facility

45.9%

National Avg

46.6%

RN Turnover: 39.5%

Understanding Staffing Metrics

Staffing hours: Higher hours generally mean more staff attention per resident. Federal minimum is 3.5 total hours per resident per day, but quality facilities often exceed 4+ hours.

Turnover: High turnover (>50%) can indicate staffing issues and affect care continuity. Lower turnover means more experienced staff familiar with residents' needs.

Detailed Quality Measures

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Health Inspections & Deficiencies

Critical Deficiencies Found

This facility has 2 deficiency citations involving actual harm to residents. Review these carefully before making a decision.

Total Deficiencies

64

Inspections

6

Critical

2

High

2

Mar 17, 2025 - Health Survey

10 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0609

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected: Apr 17, 2025From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0610

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected: Apr 17, 2025From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected: Apr 17, 2025From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected: Apr 17, 2025From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected: Apr 17, 2025From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected: Apr 17, 2025From Complaint
Critical - Actual HarmTag F0600

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected: Apr 17, 2025From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0609

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected: Apr 17, 2025From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0610

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected: Apr 17, 2025From Complaint
Critical - Actual HarmTag F0600

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected: Apr 17, 2025From Complaint

Aug 22, 2024 - Health Survey

24 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0644

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected: Sep 30, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected: Sep 29, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0692

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected: Sep 29, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0710

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

Corrected: Sep 29, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0756

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected: Sep 29, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected: Sep 29, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: Sep 30, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0881

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected: Sep 30, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0883

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected: Sep 30, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0842

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected: Sep 30, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0842

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected: Sep 30, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0883

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected: Sep 30, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0881

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected: Sep 30, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: Sep 30, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected: Sep 29, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0756

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected: Sep 29, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0710

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

Corrected: Sep 29, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0692

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected: Sep 29, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected: Sep 29, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0644

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected: Sep 30, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected: Sep 29, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected: Sep 29, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected: Sep 29, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected: Sep 29, 2024

Jul 8, 2024 - Health Survey

6 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected: Aug 2, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected: Aug 2, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected: Aug 2, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected: Aug 2, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected: Aug 2, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected: Aug 2, 2024From Complaint

May 6, 2024 - Health Survey

2 deficiencies cited

High - Widespread PatternTag F0600

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected: Apr 3, 2024From Complaint
High - Widespread PatternTag F0600

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected: Apr 3, 2024From Complaint

Sep 28, 2023 - Health Survey

14 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: Oct 27, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0947

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Corrected: Oct 27, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0947

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Corrected: Oct 27, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: Oct 27, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0758

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected: Oct 27, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0699

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Corrected: Oct 27, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected: Oct 27, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected: Oct 27, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected: Oct 27, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected: Oct 27, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected: Oct 27, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0699

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Corrected: Oct 27, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected: Oct 27, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0758

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected: Oct 27, 2023

Mar 23, 2022 - Health Survey

8 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0842

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected: Apr 26, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected: Apr 26, 2022
Low - IsolatedTag F0732

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected: Apr 26, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected: Apr 26, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected: Apr 26, 2022
Low - IsolatedTag F0732

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected: Apr 26, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected: Apr 26, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0842

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected: Apr 26, 2022

Understanding Deficiencies

Deficiencies are violations of federal health and safety standards identified during CMS inspections. They are categorized by scope (isolated, pattern, or widespread) and severity (potential for harm vs. actual harm).

Critical deficiencies involve actual harm to residents and should be carefully considered. Facilities typically have opportunities to correct deficiencies and implement preventive measures.

Understanding deficiencies: Not all deficiencies indicate poor care. Learn how to interpret health inspection results and identify serious warning signs. Read our guide on warning signs →

Penalties & Enforcement

3 penalties in the past 3 years

Total fines: $74,698

FineMarch 17, 2025

$68,530

Data processed: August 1, 2026

Payment DenialMarch 17, 2025

Payment Denial: Started April 9, 2025

Duration: 8 days

Data processed: August 1, 2026

FineMay 6, 2024

$6,168

Data processed: August 1, 2026

About Penalties: This data comes from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and shows fines and payment denials issued for health and safety violations. Penalties indicate serious deficiencies that required enforcement action.

Key Highlights

👨‍⚕
Above Average RN Staffing
1.67 RN hours per resident/day (national avg: 0.64)
Low Staff Turnover
45.9% (national avg: 46.6%)
🛏
Beds Available
Approximately 11 beds potentially available
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Part of Healthcare Chain
MAINE VETERANS' HOME

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the quality rating for Maine Veterans Home - Bangor?

Maine Veterans Home - Bangor has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures reported by Medicare.

How many beds does this facility have?

Maine Veterans Home - Bangor has 120 certified beds. The facility averages 109 residents per day, with an occupancy rate of approximately 91%.

What type of ownership does this facility have?

This facility is non profit - other owned. It is part of the MAINE VETERANS' HOME network.

How can I contact Maine Veterans Home - Bangor?

You can call Maine Veterans Home - Bangor at (207)942-2333. The facility is located at 44 HOGAN RD, BANGOR, ME 04401.

What should I look for when choosing a nursing home?

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