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Maine Veterans’ Homes – Bangor

44 Hogan Rd, Bangor, ME 04401

Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(207) 942-2333

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $4,425

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,425
  • Average State Price: $4,450
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Maine Veterans’ Homes – Bangor Description

    Maine Veterans’ Homes – Bangor is a medium 30 bed community that offers assisted living, memory care, nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the small town of Brewer, Maine and is part of the Maine Veterans Homes network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 9.4 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city out of 12 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 5 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    9.3
    Maine Veterans’ Homes – Bangor
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 28 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 12 communities in Bangor
  • Ranking in State: 35 out of 181 communities in ME
  • Staff A


    Employee Reviews

    6.9
    Maine Veterans Homes
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 104 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Maine

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff B

    Employee Culture B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Many reviews highlight the exceptional care and dedication seen at this facility, particularly praising the staff's compassion, professionalism, and the overall quality of care provided to veterans. The facility is celebrated for its events, such as the MVH Bangor Classic Car BBQ, and its strong support from the community and military organizations. The staff's commitment to creating a family-oriented environment and their passion for serving veterans are frequently mentioned as key strengths.

    Several reviewers express their personal satisfaction with the care their family members received, emphasizing the respectful and admirable treatment of veterans. The facility's efforts in providing a comforting and supportive space for both veterans and their families during challenging times are also commended.

    However, one review raises concerns about the management and training of the nursing staff in the dementia unit, suggesting a need for improvement in the care of patients with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and PTSD.

    Another review shares a deeply negative experience, criticizing the facility for allegedly failing to honor a patient's final wishes and accusing certain staff members of contributing to a lack of quality in the patient's remaining life.

    Overall, while the majority of feedback is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the facility's excellent care, staff dedication, and community support, there are calls for attention to specific areas of concern to ensure all patients receive the highest standard of care.


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    Health

    Access to trained care providers

    A therapist demonstrating at-home exercises

    Trained staff educating on medication management

    Respiratory therapy

    State-of-the-art Rehab and Therapy Facility

    Therapy pool


    Services

    Respite care

    On site medical director and physician services


    Activities

    Individualized recreational programming

    Aquatic pool program

    Community living rooms and multi-purpose rooms with regularly-scheduled activities

    Regularly scheduled activities on-site and community outings

    Volunteer program that involves local veteran organizations

    Bingo


    Community Amenities

    Beautifully landscaped courtyards with manicured gardens

    Multiple patio areas for residents to enjoy the outdoors

    Community living rooms

    Large gymnasium

    A barber/beauty shop


    Room Amenities

    Apartment-style living areas

    Quiet rooms and guest accommodations

    Private and semi-private rooms


    Dining

    Common dining areas

    Setting up Meals on Wheels

    Café-style dining

    Varied menus

    Restaurant style dining

    Kitchen


    Transportation

    Transportation to doctor’s appointments

    Wheelchair-accessible vans and buses



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 5
    Health inspection rating: 4
    Staffing rating: 5
    Quality measure rating: 4
    Long-term quality measure rating: 3
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Oct. 2, 1995
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 120
    Total current residents: 89
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 0
    Total cost of fines: $0


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-03-21 2022-04-19 D Construction Deficiencies Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
    2022-03-21 2022-04-19 D Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2022-03-21 2022-04-19 D Egress Deficiencies Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    2022-03-21 2022-04-19 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2022-03-21 2022-04-19 D Smoke Deficiencies Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
    2022-03-21 2022-04-19 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
    2020-11-03 2020-11-19 D Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2020-11-03 2020-11-19 D Egress Deficiencies Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    2020-11-03 2020-11-19 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-03-23 2022-04-26 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2022-03-23 2022-04-26 B Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Post nurse staffing information every day.
    2022-03-23 2022-04-26 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2022-03-23 2022-04-26 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    2020-11-04 2020-11-30 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2020-11-04 2020-11-30 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2020-11-04 2020-11-30 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2020-11-04 2020-11-30 D Infection Control Deficiencies Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
    2019-04-25 2019-05-23 B Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2019-04-25 2019-05-23 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
    2019-04-25 2019-05-23 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2018-10-17 $5,000

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Brewer which is 1.7 miles away and has a population of 9,232 (very small town).
    • The average income is $63,169, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 73
      • Low Temperature: 23
      • Average Temperature: 47.8
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 125 days of rain, 53 days of snow and 185 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.0 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 9.95 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 2.9 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 6.06 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.62 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.13 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 258.0, Moderate Days 14.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Sam's Club
    1.0 miles away
    Hannaford
    1.3 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    1.7 miles away
    Natural Living Center
    2.0 miles away
    Shaw's
    2.3 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Parking Garage
    1.9 miles away
    Bangor Depot
    1.9 miles away
    Union Street
    2.1 miles away
    Cedar Street
    2.2 miles away
    Shaw's
    2.4 miles away

    Banks

    Camden National Bank
    1.3 miles away
    TD Bank
    1.7 miles away
    AcadiaFCU
    2.1 miles away
    Bnagor Savings Bank
    2.2 miles away
    Brewer Federal Credit Union
    2.8 miles away

    Hospitals

    Dorothea Dix Phychiatric Center
    0.2 miles away
    Eastern Maine Medical Center
    0.5 miles away
    Acadia Hospital
    1.2 miles away
    Saint Joseph Hospital
    1.6 miles away
    Ross Manor
    2.2 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Miller Drug
    1.3 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.6 miles away
    Hannaford
    2.0 miles away
    Bangor Drug
    2.1 miles away
    Rite Aid
    2.6 miles away

    Dentists

    Bangor Family Dentistry
    1.7 miles away
    Hampden Family Dentristy
    7.0 miles away

    Parks

    Cascade Park
    0.3 miles away
    Bangor
    0.4 miles away
    Indian Trail Park
    0.6 miles away
    Cameron Stadium
    0.7 miles away
    Chapin Park (Tree Streets)
    0.7 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Bangor Mall
    1.0 miles away
    Paradis Shop and Save
    1.3 miles away

    Culture

    Brewer Auditorium
    2.1 miles away
    Cyrus Pavilion Theatre
    6.7 miles away
    Hauck Auditorium
    6.8 miles away
    Hutchins Concert Hall
    6.8 miles away

    Restaurants

    Oriental Jade
    1.0 miles away
    Buffalo Wild Wings
    1.1 miles away
    Denny's
    1.1 miles away
    Texas Roadhouse
    1.2 miles away
    Papa Gambino's
    1.2 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of ME. It is a medium-sized community with 30 total beds.

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