The 10 Worst Nursing Homes in Maine

Finding the Right Nursing Home in Maine: Why It Matters

When it comes to choosing a nursing home for your loved ones in Maine, it's crucial to have access to accurate and comprehensive information. Our "Worst Nursing Homes in Maine" page aims to provide you with insights into the facilities that have fallen short in various aspects of care. Understanding these ratings can help you make more informed decisions and ensure the well-being of those who matter most.

Top Worst Nursing Homes in Maine

Our state rankings highlight the nursing homes in Maine that have received the lowest quality scores based on a variety of factors, including health inspections, staffing levels, and resident care. These scores are designed to give you a clear picture of which facilities may require closer scrutiny.

Factors Considered:

• Health and safety inspections
• Staffing ratios
• Resident care and outcomes
• Compliance with federal and state regulations

Our scoring methodology is transparent and designed to provide an unbiased look at each facility's performance. Nursing Homes with the warning icon () have been flagged by CMS for abuse.

Disclaimer: Our rankings are based on data collected from reputable sources, including government reports and independent evaluations. While we strive for accuracy, we encourage you to visit facilities and conduct your own research before making any decisions.

Worst Nursing Homes in Maine By City

Every city in Maine has its own set of challenges and standards when it comes to nursing home care. To help you find the information most relevant to your location, we've compiled city-specific rankings of the worst-rated nursing homes. Click on the links below to explore the detailed lists for each city.

Worst Nursing Homes in Portland

• Cascade Terrace Post Acute (248.75)
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (2026-03-16)
  • Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. (2026-03-16)
• The Creston Health and Rehabilitation (206.75)
  • Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. (2026-03-31)
  • Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. (2026-03-31)
• Signature Health of Portland Rehab and Wellness Cent (143.5)
  • Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). (2025-12-31)
  • Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. (2025-12-31)
• Gracelen Care Center (130.5)
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (2026-04-08)
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. (2025-11-25)
• Avir at Portland (122.25)
  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (2026-03-20)
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (2026-03-20)
• Cedar Crossings (121.75)
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (2026-04-28)
  • Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. (2025-03-06)
• Portland Health and Rehabilitation (117)
  • Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. (2026-04-15)
  • Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. (2026-04-15)
• Menlo Park Post Acute (103)
  • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. (2026-03-31)
  • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (2026-03-31)
• Avamere Crestview of Portland (99)
  • Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. (2026-03-23)
  • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (2026-03-06)
• Porthaven Post Acute (90.75)
  • Implement emergency and standby power systems. (2026-01-16)
  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. (2026-01-16)

Worst Nursing Homes in Bangor

• Bangor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (130)
  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (2026-03-20)
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (2026-02-20)
• Maine Veterans Home - Bangor (94.25)
  • 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. (2026-01-30)
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (2026-01-30)
• Eastside Center For Health and Rehabilitation, LLC (77)
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (2026-02-06)
  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (2026-02-06)
• Stillwater Health Care (74)
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (2026-04-23)
  • Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted (2026-03-24)
• Ross Manor (54)
  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. (2025-06-12)
  • Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. (2025-06-12)
• Westgate Center For Rehab and Alzheimers Care (32)
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (2025-04-30)
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (2025-04-30)
• Slate Belt Health and Rehabilitation Center (20)
  • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (2026-02-11)
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (2026-02-11)

Worst Nursing Homes in Lewiston

• Russell Park Rehabilitation and Living Center (139.5)
  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (2025-08-01)
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (2025-08-01)
• Montello Manor (134.75)
  • 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. (2025-03-28)
  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (2025-03-28)
• St Mary's D'youville Pavilion (128.25)
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (2026-05-25)
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (2026-05-25)
• Marshwood Center (58)
  • 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. (2026-04-17)
  • Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. (2026-04-17)
• Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence (12)
  • Meet other general requirements. (2024-12-13)
  • 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. (2024-12-13)

Worst Nursing Homes in Sanford

• Healthcare and Rehab of Sanford (30)
  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities. (2026-04-26)
  • Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors. (2026-04-26)
• Summer Commons (28)
  • 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. (2025-10-03)
  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (2025-10-03)
• Pinnacle Health and Rehab at Sanford (22)
  • Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. (2025-05-09)
  • Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. (2025-05-09)

Worst Nursing Homes in Waterville

• Waterville Center For Health and Rehab (233.25)
  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. (2026-02-20)
  • Use approved construction type or materials. (2025-11-06)
• Oak Grove Center (208.25)
  • Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. (2026-03-24)
  • Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. (2025-06-19)
• Astoria Place of Waterville (197.5)
  • Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. (2026-01-23)
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (2026-01-23)
• Ayden Healthcare of Waterville (123.5)
  • Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. (2026-04-21)
  • Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. (2026-04-21)
• Lakewood A Continuing Care Center (105)
  • Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. (2026-01-28)
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (2026-01-28)
• Waterville Residential Care Center (35)
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (2025-09-30)
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. (2025-09-30)

Related Lists and Resources

While it's important to be aware of the lowest-rated facilities, we also provide resources to help you find the best care available. Check out our other lists to find top-rated nursing homes and facilities that excel in specific areas.

• Best Nursing Homes in Maine
• Analysis of Nursing Homes in Maine

Making Informed Decisions

Understanding our rankings and how they are derived can empower you to make better choices for your loved ones. Remember, a low rating in one area doesn't necessarily mean a facility is entirely unsuitable; it's a starting point for further investigation.

Tips for Evaluating Nursing Homes in Maine:

• Schedule visits to potential facilities
• Speak with staff and residents
• Review recent inspection reports
• Consider the specific needs of your loved one

Disclaimer: NursingHomeDatabase.com does not have a relationship, either commercial or otherwise, with any of the skilled nursing facilities referred to on this site. This is an independent resource that tries to make more and better information available to the public.

More Resources for Families

Navigating the world of nursing home care can be overwhelming. Here are some resources to help you make the best decisions for your family:

• The Role of Family in Nursing Home Care
• Navigating Medicaid for Nursing Home Care
• How to Handle a Nursing Home Discharge
• Understanding Nursing Home Ratings and What They Mean
• Questions to Ask During a Nursing Home Visit