Stillwater Health Care
335 Stillwater Ave, Bangor, ME 04401 · (207) 947-1111
For profit - Individual · 63 certified beds
Stillwater Health Care has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 9 citations (the Maine average is 10.8). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $11,190 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 27, 2026 found 9 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.February 27, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.February 27, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.February 27, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.February 27, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.February 27, 2026 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 27, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.February 27, 2026 · F0947 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.February 27, 2026 · F0628 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedFebruary 27, 2026 · F0655 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 7 citations.
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.February 27, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.January 16, 2025 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 16, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.May 7, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedMay 7, 2024 · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.March 26, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.March 26, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $11,190January 16, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Maine average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.11 | 4.34 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.12 | 1.05 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.11 | 0.45 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.88 | 2.83 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 31.9% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Individual |
| Certified beds | 63 |
| Average residents per day | 58.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Stillwater Health Care on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.