Nursing homes in Bangor, ME

Compare 6 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Bangor, part of the Penobscot area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.2★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents of Bangor, Maine, have access to six nursing homes located within the 04401 ZIP code area of Penobscot County. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars. Among these local options, Ross Manor, operated by First Atlantic Healthcare, stands out as a top-performing facility currently recognized with a 5-star rating for its quality of care.

What to look for in Bangor

• 3 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 6 of 6 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 2 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 4 of 6 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 6 highest rated nursing homes in Bangor

1. 1
   ROSS MANOR

   FIRST ATLANTIC HEALTHCARE · Medium
   5.0
2. 2
   WESTGATE CENTER FOR REHAB & ALZHEIMERS CARE

   NATIONAL HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES · Medium
   5.0
3. 3
   STILLWATER HEALTH CARE

   FIRST ATLANTIC HEALTHCARE · Medium
   3.0
4. 4
   Maine Veterans Home - Bangor

   MAINE VETERANS' HOME · Large
   3.0
5. 5
   EASTSIDE CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION, LLC

   NATIONAL HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES · Medium
   2.0
6. 6
   Bangor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

   COVENANT HEALTH · Medium
   1.0

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