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Maine Veterans Home - Bangor

3 of 5 overall from CMS

44 Hogan Rd, Bangor, ME 04401

Call (207) 942-2333Directions

At a glance

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

Maine Veterans Home - Bangor is a 120-bed nursing home in Bangor, Maine (Penobscot County). CMS rates it 3 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 5.13 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the Maine average of 4.34. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $74,698 in the past three years.

Certified beds
120
Residents per day (average)
108.8
Certified since
1995 (31 yrs)

Non profit - Other Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Maine Veterans' Home (5 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 Maine Veterans Home - Bangor

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $74,698 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
  2. Reported nurse staffing is 4.40 hours per resident on weekends against 5.13 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 38 health deficiencies in the past three years. Of these, 1 was at the immediate jeopardy level and 1 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 13 followed a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Mar 17, 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
Aug 14, 202591
Aug 22, 2024181
Sep 28, 2023113

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

Health citations, past three years (38)

  1. 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 (Jan 30, 2026)

  2. 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 (Jan 30, 2026)

  3. 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 (Sep 8, 2025)

  4. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 8, 2025)

  5. 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

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 8, 2025)

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  1. 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 (Sep 8, 2025)

  2. 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 (Sep 8, 2025)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

  4. 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 (Sep 8, 2025)

  5. KImmediate jeopardy, pattern

    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 (Apr 17, 2025)

  6. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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 (Apr 17, 2025)

  7. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 17, 2025)

  8. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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 17, 2025)

  9. 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.

    Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 17, 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 (Sep 29, 2024)

  11. 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 (Sep 30, 2024)

  12. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 30, 2024)

  13. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 30, 2024)

  14. 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 (Sep 29, 2024)

  15. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 30, 2024)

  16. 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 (Sep 29, 2024)

  17. 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 (Sep 29, 2024)

  18. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 29, 2024)

  19. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 29, 2024)

  20. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 29, 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 (Sep 29, 2024)

  22. 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 (Sep 30, 2024)

  23. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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 (Aug 2, 2024)

  24. 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 (Aug 2, 2024)

  25. 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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 2, 2024)

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What severity letters A to L mean

Penalties, past three years

DateTypeAmount
Mar 17, 2025Fine$68,530
Mar 17, 2025Payment Denial8 days
May 6, 2024Fine$6,168

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 Maine Veterans Home - Bangor?

Maine Veterans Home - Bangor has an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 5 and quality measures is 2.

How many beds does Maine Veterans Home - Bangor have?

Maine Veterans Home - Bangor has 120 certified beds. It averages 108.8 residents per day, about 90.7% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Maine Veterans Home - Bangor?

The home reports 5.13 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1.67 hours from registered nurses. The Maine average is 4.34 hours and 1.05 hours from registered nurses.

Has Maine Veterans Home - Bangor been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $74,698 in the past three years. It also lists 1 payment denial.

Does Maine Veterans Home - Bangor 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 205185. Check the official record on Medicare.gov

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