Westgate Center for Rehab & Alzheimers Care
Bangor, Maine · CCN 205105
19 surveys since 2011, and no finding has been recorded at harm level.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 60
- Surveys
- 19
- Harm or worse
- 0
- Immediate jeopardy
- 0
No finding on record has been cited at harm level or above.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 65
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- NATIONAL HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES
- County
- Penobscot
- Medicare-certified since
- 1993
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 5
- Health inspection
- 4
- Staffing
- 5
- Quality measures
- 5
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded fewer weighted findings than most of its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 25 for-profit facilities with fewer than 66 beds in Maine.
Last survey on record
May 13, 2026
180 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 4.17 | 4.14 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 1.27 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 22.9% | 46.7% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D1161.1% | E633.3% | F— |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B15.6% | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F8122×
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F5501×
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- F5841×
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.
- F6361×
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
- F6371×
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Westgate Center for Rehab & Alzheimers Care, in the surveyor’s own words.
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584May 13, 2026
Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to adequately provide housekeeping services necessary to maintain an environment free from offensive odors for 3 of 3 days of survey (5/11/26 through 5/13/26) on the locked Acadia Unit.Findings:On 5/11/26 at 11 a.m. and 12:56 p.m., upon entering the locked dementia/Alzheimer's Acadia Unit, a strong, foul urine odor was observed and it lingered throughout the unit.On 5/12/26 at 7:30 a.m., 11:55 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., upon entering the Acadia Unit, a strong foul urine odor was observed and it lingered throughout the unit. On 5/13/26 at 9 a.m., and 1p.m., upon entering the Acadia Unit, a strong foul urine odor was observed and it lingered throughout the unit. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF657May 13, 2026
Based on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to ensure a care plan was updated and implemented for 2 of 14 residents reviewed on survey (Resident #3 [R3] and R9). Findings: 1. On [DATE], R3's clinical record was reviewed and indicated the following: -On [DATE], a provider order indicated, Do Not Resuscitate [Do not perform Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)]. Review of the Care Plan indicated a code status of Full Code (Perform CPR), dated [DATE]. -On [DATE], a provider order indicated, change code status to DNR only not CPR or DNI one time a day. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF757May 13, 2026
Based on record reviews and interviews the facility failed to ensure a duplicate order was removed from an electronic Medication Administration Record which resulted in the resident receiving duplicate doses of the same medication for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications (Resident #10 [R10])Finding:On 5/13/2026 at 12:59 p.m. during a clinical record review R10's signed physician orders dated 4/23/26 indicated that R10 had an order for Senna oral tablet 8.6 milligrams (mg) give 2 tablets by mouth two times a day for constipation hold for loose stools. Review of R10's electronic Medication administration record (MAR) shows that since 3/26/26 R10 has been receiving two separate doses of Senna. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF925Mar 26, 2025
Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program so that the facility is free of pests for 1 of 3 units observed for pests (Cascade Unit). Finding: On 3/24/25 a surveyor observed small flies in the following locations: -At 10:20 a.m., a small fly was observed circling over the full recyclable containers bin in the kitchen. -At 10:59 a.m., a small fly was observed in the hall outside resident room [ROOM NUMBER]. -At 11:20 a.m., a small fly was observed on a resident's bedding in room [ROOM NUMBER] and another small fly was observed in the bathroom of room [ROOM NUMBER]. -At 11:35 a.m., a small fly was observed flying in resident room [ROOM NUMBER]. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF638Jan 31, 2024
Based on record reviews and interview, the facility failed to complete a Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 in a timely manner for 7 of 14 sampled residents (Resident [R] R3, R5, R8, R35, R7, R23, R10 ). Findings: 1. On 1/30/24, R3's clinical record was reviewed. R3's Quarterly MDS had an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 10/24/23 and was due to be completed by 11/7/23, which is the ARD plus 14 calendar days. R3's Quarterly MDS was completed on 11/27/23, 10 days late. 2. On 1/30/24, R5's clinical record was reviewed. R5's Quarterly MDS had an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 12/1/23 and was due to be completed by 12/15/23, which is the ARD plus 14 calendar days. R5's Quarterly MDS was completed on 12/25/23, 10 days late. 3. On 1/30/24, R8's clinical record was reviewed. […]
Read 20 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 20 of 60 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- May 13, 2026Standard5 findings
- Mar 26, 2025Standard and complaint8 findings
- Jan 31, 2024Standard5 findings
- Oct 26, 2022Standard5 findings
- Jul 26, 2022Complaint1 finding
- Sep 29, 2021Standard7 findings
- Jul 23, 2019Complaint1 finding
- Jan 16, 2019Standard4 findings
Show the 11 earlier surveys
- Sep 4, 2018Complaint1 finding
- Dec 20, 2017Standard3 findings
- Feb 8, 2017Standard2 findings
- Dec 16, 2015Standard1 finding
- Jun 30, 2015Complaint2 findings
- Oct 23, 2014Standard3 findings
- Oct 15, 2014Complaint1 finding
- Sep 19, 2013—5 findings
- Aug 24, 2012—4 findings
- Jun 22, 2011—1 finding
- Jan 24, 2011—1 finding
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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