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Penobscot County, Maine · Nursing home

Dexter Health Care

2 of 5 overall from CMS

64 Park Street, Dexter, ME 04930

Call (207) 924-5516Directions

At a glance

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Dexter Health Care is a 53-bed nursing home in Dexter, Maine (Penobscot County). CMS rates it 2 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 3.98 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Maine average of 4.34. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $10,033 in the past three years.

Certified beds
53
Residents per day (average)
43.8
Certified since
1993 (33 yrs)

For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of First Atlantic Healthcare (10 homes)CMS abuse citation icon: Yes

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. Flags are shown as published by CMS; see Medicare.gov Care Compare for their definitions.

Questions to ask Dexter Health Care

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $10,033 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
  2. The latest standard inspection (Sep 10, 2025) cited 16 health deficiencies; the Maine average is 11.0. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
  3. Nursing staff turnover is 56.7%, above the Maine average of 46.7%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data

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CMS star ratings

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.

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.

Inspection history

Inspectors cited 40 health deficiencies in the past three years. Of these, 2 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 14 followed a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Aug 26, 2025: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Deficiencies cited at each standard inspection
Inspection dateHealthFire safety
Sep 10, 2025163
Oct 31, 2024120
Nov 8, 2023121

Maine homes averaged 11.0 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.

Health citations, past three years (40)

  1. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 26, 2026)

  2. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 26, 2026)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Complaint inspection · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 26, 2026)

  4. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 8, 2025)

  5. 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.

    Complaint inspection · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 8, 2025)

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  1. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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 (Oct 8, 2025)

  2. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 8, 2025)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 8, 2025)

  4. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 8, 2025)

  5. GActual harm, isolated

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

    Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2025)

  6. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).

    Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2025)

  7. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2025)

  8. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2025)

  9. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2025)

  10. 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.

    Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Past Non-Compliance (Aug 17, 2025)

  11. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2025)

  12. GActual harm, isolated

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 25, 2024)

  13. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

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

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 25, 2024)

  14. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 25, 2024)

  15. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 25, 2024)

  16. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Complaint inspection · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 25, 2024)

  17. 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 (Nov 25, 2024)

  18. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 25, 2024)

  19. 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 (Nov 25, 2024)

  20. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 25, 2024)

  21. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 25, 2024)

  22. 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 (Nov 25, 2024)

  23. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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 (Nov 25, 2024)

  24. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 15, 2023)

  25. 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 (Dec 15, 2023)

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What severity letters A to L mean

Penalties, past three years

DateTypeAmount
Oct 31, 2024Fine$10,033

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.

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Compared within Maine

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for Dexter Health Care?

Dexter Health Care has an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 4 and quality measures is 2.

How many beds does Dexter Health Care have?

Dexter Health Care has 53 certified beds. It averages 43.8 residents per day, about 82.6% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Dexter Health Care?

The home reports 3.98 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.67 hours from registered nurses. The Maine average is 4.34 hours and 1.05 hours from registered nurses.

Has Dexter Health Care been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $10,033 in the past three years.

Does Dexter Health Care accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 205115. Check the official record on Medicare.gov

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