Maine Veterans Home - Bangor
44 Hogan Rd · Bangor, ME · 04401 · 2079422333
120 certified beds Non profit - Other Chain: Maine Veterans' Home
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $68,530 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$68,530 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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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: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.84 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.55 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.13 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 48% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $74,698 |
Inspection citations (38 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2025 · found via complaint
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 January 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected September 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 14, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 8, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 14, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected September 8, 2025 · Environmental
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No harm found · B August 14, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · K March 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected September 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected September 29, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected September 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
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.
Corrected September 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 22, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 29, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 22, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 22, 2024
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Infection Control
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 17, 2025 | Fine | $68,530 |
| March 17, 2025 | Payment Denial | 8 days |
| May 6, 2024 | Fine | $6,168 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 205185 · certified since October 2, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.