Eastside Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC
516 Mt Hope Avenue · Bangor, ME · 04401 · 2079476131
69 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: National Health Care Associates
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
The composite number cleared 73 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.46 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.34 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.12 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 45% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $11,190 |
Inspection citations (27 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F December 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G February 25, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected March 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected March 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2025
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.
Corrected March 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected March 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2025
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 25, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected March 20, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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No harm found · B February 25, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected March 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2023
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected January 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected January 22, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 22, 2023
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.
Corrected January 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 22, 2023
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected January 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 22, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 22, 2023
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected January 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 16, 2022
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected September 12, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 16, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 12, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 25, 2025 | Fine | $11,190 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 205106 · certified since January 1, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.