Nursing Homes in Penobscot County, Maine

11 Medicare-certified nursing homes serve Penobscot County, averaging 3.3 out of 5 overall among rated providers. Below are provider profiles with CMS ratings, inspections, staffing, and ownership.

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Browse: Nursing Homes in Maine · all care types in Penobscot County · Cities: Bangor, Brewer, Howland, Dexter, Millinocket, Orono

Nursing Homes profiles in Penobscot County

Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Bangor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Bangor, ME 04401 CMS rating 1.0 / 560 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company Brewer Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC Brewer, ME 04412 CMS rating 4.0 / 5111 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation Cummings Health Care Facility Howland, ME 04448 CMS rating 3.0 / 534 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation Dexter Health Care Dexter, ME 04930 CMS rating 2.0 / 553 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company Eastside Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC Bangor, ME 04401 CMS rating 2.0 / 569 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation Katahdin Health Care LLC Millinocket, ME 04462 CMS rating 5.0 / 536 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Other Maine Veterans Home - Bangor Bangor, ME 04401 CMS rating 3.0 / 5120 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation Orono Commons Orono, ME 04473 CMS rating 2.0 / 580 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation Ross Manor Bangor, ME 04401 CMS rating 5.0 / 5103 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Individual Stillwater Health Care Bangor, ME 04401 CMS rating 4.0 / 563 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company Westgate Center for Rehab & Alzheimers Care Bangor, ME 04401 CMS rating 5.0 / 565 beds

Cities in Penobscot County

Bangor, ME 6 facilities Brewer, ME 1 facilities Howland, ME 1 facilities Dexter, ME 1 facilities Millinocket, ME 1 facilities Orono, ME 1 facilities
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Choosing a nursing home in Penobscot County

When comparing nursing homes, review the health inspection findings behind the star rating, check nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation services, memory care, and how care plans are reviewed.

Ratings are a starting point, not a verdict. Review the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures behind each score, then confirm the services you need are actually offered.

Visit candidates in Penobscot County when possible, ask how care plans are set and reviewed, and confirm costs, coverage, and availability in writing. Staffing consistency and clear family communication matter as much as any published score.

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Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in Penobscot County?
The current CMS snapshot lists 11 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Penobscot County, Maine, with an average overall CMS rating of 3.3 out of 5 among rated providers.
Which cities in Penobscot County have nursing homes?
Bangor, Brewer, Howland, Dexter, Millinocket, Orono have Medicare-certified nursing homes in the current snapshot.

Data sources

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. Data processing date: 2026-10-06.

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