Penobscot County, Maine · Nursing home
Westgate Center for Rehab & Alzheimers Care
5 of 5 overall from CMS
750 Union St, Bangor, ME 04401
At a glance
- Overall rating 5 of 5 Above the state average of 3.1
- Nurse time per resident, per day 4.17 hours Below the state average of 4.34
- Nursing staff who left in a year 22.9% Below the state average of 46.7%
- Health citations in 3 years 18 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 97.1% of 65 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Westgate Center for Rehab & Alzheimers Care is a 65-bed nursing home in Bangor, Maine (Penobscot County). CMS rates it 5 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 4.17 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Maine average of 4.34. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 65
- Residents per day (average)
- 63.1
- Certified since
- 1993 (33 yrs)
For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of National Health Care Associates (42 homes)
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Questions to ask Westgate Center for Rehab & Alzheimers Care
Chosen from this home's public data.
- About 97.1% of certified beds are in use on an average day. Is there a waiting list, and how long is it?Certified beds and average residents in CMS data
- What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
- Can we visit at a mealtime and again on a weekend?General
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 5 of 5 Maine average 3.1
- Health inspections 4 of 5 Maine average 2.9
- Staffing 5 of 5 Maine average 4.1
- Quality measures 5 of 5 Maine average 2.8
The vertical line marks the Maine average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 4.17 h Maine average 4.34
- Nurse aides 2.91 h Maine average 2.83
- Licensed practical nurses 0.00 h Maine average 0.45
- Registered nurses 1.27 h Maine average 1.05
- All staff, weekends 4.02 h Maine average 3.92
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 7 hours. The vertical line marks the Maine average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover22.9%
- Maine average46.7%
- Registered nurse turnover23.8%
- Maine average40.2%
- Administrators who left0
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 18 health deficiencies in the past three years. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 1 followed a complaint investigation.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar 26, 2025 | 8 | 0 |
| Jan 31, 2024 | 5 | 1 |
Maine homes averaged 11.0 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.
Health citations, past three years (18)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 17, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 17, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 17, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 17, 2026)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 17, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 30, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 30, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 30, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 30, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 15, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Complaint inspection · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 30, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 30, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 30, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 13, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 13, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 13, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 13, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 13, 2024)
Penalties, past three years
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.
Maine homes averaged 0.4 fines and $7,431 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $31,093.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Maine
- Size44 of 78 by certified beds
- Maine average residents per day65.2
- ChainNational Health Care Associates
- Chain average overall rating3.2 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Penobscot County11
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Westgate Center for Rehab & Alzheimers Care?
Westgate Center for Rehab & Alzheimers Care has an overall rating of 5 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 4, staffing is 5 and quality measures is 5.
How many beds does Westgate Center for Rehab & Alzheimers Care have?
Westgate Center for Rehab & Alzheimers Care has 65 certified beds. It averages 63.1 residents per day, about 97.1% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Westgate Center for Rehab & Alzheimers Care?
The home reports 4.17 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1.27 hours from registered nurses. The Maine average is 4.34 hours and 1.05 hours from registered nurses.
Has Westgate Center for Rehab & Alzheimers Care been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does Westgate Center for Rehab & Alzheimers Care accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Nearest nursing homes
- 1 of 5 Bangor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 60beds 87.7%in use 3.95nurse hours a day
- 5 of 5 Ross Manor 103beds 93.2%in use 4.34nurse hours a day
- 4 of 5 Stillwater Health Care 63beds 92.9%in use 4.11nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Penobscot County
Who to call in Maine
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Maine.
- Long-term care ombudsman Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 1-800-499-0229 A free advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Division of Licensing and Certification 1-800-383-2441 The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Maine staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 205105. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
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