Nursing homes in Dexter, ME
Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Dexter, part of the Penobscot area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 1★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Dexter, Maine, and the surrounding Penobscot County region have access to one licensed nursing home facility, as categorized by CMS Care Compare data. Dexter Health Care, operated by First Atlantic Healthcare, currently serves the 04930 area. This facility holds an overall rating of one out of five stars under the federal CMS 5-star quality rating system, representing the primary long-term care option available within the city limits.
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avg 1★ · 1 homesWhat to look for in Dexter
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 1 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Dexter Health Care at 1★.
- 1 of 1 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Dexter
| Dexter Health Care FIRST ATLANTIC HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
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