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Penobscot County, Maine · Nursing home

Stillwater Health Care

4 of 5 overall from CMS

335 Stillwater Ave, Bangor, ME 04401

Call (207) 947-1111Directions

At a glance

Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.

Stillwater Health Care is a 63-bed nursing home in Bangor, Maine (Penobscot County). CMS rates it 4 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 4.11 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Maine average of 4.34. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $11,190 in the past three years.

Certified beds
63
Residents per day (average)
58.5
Certified since
1993 (33 yrs)

For profit - Individual Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of First Atlantic Healthcare (10 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 Stillwater Health Care

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $11,190 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
  2. Reported nurse staffing is 3.60 hours per resident on weekends against 4.11 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
  3. What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices

More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.

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 28 health deficiencies in the past three years. Of these, 2 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 8 followed a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Jan 16, 2025: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Deficiencies cited at each standard inspection
Inspection dateHealthFire safety
Feb 27, 202693
Jan 16, 20251015
Nov 29, 202391

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

Health citations, past three years (28)

  1. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 24, 2026)

  2. 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 (Apr 23, 2026)

  3. EPotential for more than 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 (Mar 24, 2026)

  4. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 24, 2026)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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 (Mar 24, 2026)

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  1. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 24, 2026)

  2. 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 (Mar 24, 2026)

  3. BPotential for minimal harm, pattern

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 24, 2026)

  4. BPotential for minimal harm, pattern

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 24, 2026)

  5. GActual harm, isolated

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 6, 2025)

  6. 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 (Feb 6, 2025)

  7. 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.

    Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 6, 2025)

  8. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 6, 2025)

  9. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 6, 2025)

  10. 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 (Feb 6, 2025)

  11. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 6, 2025)

  12. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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 (Feb 6, 2025)

  13. BPotential for minimal harm, pattern

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 6, 2025)

  14. 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 (Feb 6, 2025)

  15. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024)

  16. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024)

  17. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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 (Apr 19, 2024)

  18. 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 (Apr 19, 2024)

  19. 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 (Dec 22, 2023)

  20. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 22, 2023)

  21. BPotential for minimal harm, pattern

    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 22, 2023)

  22. BPotential for minimal harm, pattern

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 22, 2023)

  23. 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 11, 2023)

What severity letters A to L mean

Penalties, past three years

DateTypeAmount
Jan 16, 2025Fine$11,190

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

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for Stillwater Health Care?

Stillwater Health Care has an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 3, staffing is 5 and quality measures is 4.

How many beds does Stillwater Health Care have?

Stillwater Health Care has 63 certified beds. It averages 58.5 residents per day, about 92.9% of its certified beds.

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

The home reports 4.11 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1.12 hours from registered nurses. The Maine average is 4.34 hours and 1.05 hours from registered nurses.

Has Stillwater Health Care been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $11,190 in the past three years.

Does Stillwater 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 205116. Check the official record on Medicare.gov

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