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750 Union Street Bangor, ME 04401 · Penobscot County
All 6 nursing homes in Bangor, ME (6 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 205105 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
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.
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.
About this nursing home
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.
EDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
EEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
DEnsure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
BSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
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.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
DProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DEnsure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
January 31, 2024 · 5 citations
EAssure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DAssess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
DAssess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
DDispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Questions to ask on a tour of Westgate Center for Rehab & Alzheimers Care
- What do families most often ask you about before moving in?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- 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 month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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1.3 mi
St Joseph Hospital BangorEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 3h 6m for patients treated and sent home
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2.3 mi
Eastern Maine Medical Center BangorEmergency room ★★★★★ Medicare overall 5 of 5Median ER visit 3h 39m for patients treated and sent home
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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