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Westgate Center for Rehab & Alzheimers Care

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750 Union Street Bangor, ME 04401 · Penobscot County

(207) 942-7336

All 6 nursing homes in Bangor, ME (6 take Medicaid)

Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 65 certified beds For profit

CMS certification number 205105 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is Westgate Center for Rehab & Alzheimers Care a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Westgate Center for Rehab & Alzheimers Care as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall, above the Maine average of 3.1. Inspectors issued 18 citations in the last three years. CMS reports no fines or payment denials in that time. For short-term rehab patients CMS rates quality 5 out of 5; for long-term residents, 5 out of 5.

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 4.29 hours per resident per day at Westgate Center for Rehab & Alzheimers Care, about the same as the Maine median of 4.31 (US median: 3.72). About 1.34 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.95 hours, 8% below its all-week average. 29.2% of nursing staff left within a year (Maine median 45.2%). That is lower than most homes in Maine, a sign of a steadier team.

Nursing care per resident per day 4.29 hours
About the Maine median Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 1.34 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 3.95 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 29.2% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 33.3% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 0 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds65
Residents per day 62 About 96% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid
Certified sinceJanuary 1993
Part of a chainNational Health Care Associates
Legal business nameWESTGATE CENTER FOR HEALTH AND REHABILITATION, LLC

Paying for care at Westgate Center for Rehab & Alzheimers Care: Medicare and Medicaid

Westgate Center for Rehab & Alzheimers Care is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Maine's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.

In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on May 13, 2026 and found 5 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 18 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 18 citations at Westgate Center for Rehab & Alzheimers Care across 3 inspection dates, 1 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 17 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 1 was minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were resident assessment and care planning (6) and nursing and physician services (3). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "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" (tag F0584, level E, May 13, 2026).

May 13, 2026 · 5 citations

EHonor 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 17, 2026)

EDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 17, 2026)

EEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 17, 2026)

DEnsure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0711 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 17, 2026)

BSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Potential for minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 17, 2026)

March 26, 2025 · 8 citations · includes complaint inspection

EMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0925 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 30, 2025)

DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 30, 2025)

DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 30, 2025)

DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 30, 2025)

DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 15, 2025)

DObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0730 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 30, 2025)

DProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 30, 2025)

DEnsure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0947 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 30, 2025)

January 31, 2024 · 5 citations

EAssure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0638 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 13, 2024)

EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 13, 2024)

DAssess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0636 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 13, 2024)

DAssess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0637 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 13, 2024)

DDispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0814 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 13, 2024)

Questions to ask on a tour of Westgate Center for Rehab & Alzheimers Care

  1. What do families most often ask you about before moving in?
  2. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  3. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 5/5 4/5 5/5 5/5
August 2026 5/5 4/5 5/5 5/5
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Location

Hospitals near Westgate Center for Rehab & Alzheimers Care

The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.

  • 1.3 mi
    St Joseph Hospital Bangor
    Emergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5
    Median ER visit 3h 6m for patients treated and sent home
  • 1.8 mi
    Acadia Hospital Bangor
    No ER listed in Medicare data
  • 2.3 mi
    Eastern Maine Medical Center Bangor
    Emergency room ★★★★★ Medicare overall 5 of 5
    Median ER visit 3h 39m for patients treated and sent home

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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.

Nearby nursing homes

Bangor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Bangor · 0.4 mi away ★☆☆☆☆ Inspection 1/5 · Staffing 4/5 60 beds · Medicaid
Ross Manor Bangor · 1.3 mi away ★★★☆☆ Inspection 2/5 · Staffing 5/5 103 beds · Medicaid
Stillwater Health Care Bangor · 2.0 mi away ★★★★☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 5/5 63 beds · Medicaid
Eastside Center for Health & Rehabilitation Bangor · 2.7 mi away ★★☆☆☆ Inspection 2/5 · Staffing 4/5 69 beds · Medicaid
Brewer Center for Health & Rehabilitation Brewer · 2.9 mi away ★★★★★ Inspection 4/5 · Staffing 5/5 111 beds · Medicaid

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