Nursing homes › Maine › Eastside Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC
516 Mt Hope Avenue, Bangor, ME 04401 · 2079476131 · 69 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with National Health Care Associates, a group operating 43 facilities in 6 states. Group record: average rating 3.1/5, 8 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $700,035 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.1/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.23 (Maine median: 4.17). RN hours: 1.27. Weekend total: 3.86. Nursing staff turnover: 37%.
All-time on record: 33 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | F | Health | corrected 2026-05-06 |
| 2026-04-01 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-06 |
| 2026-04-01 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-06 |
| 2026-04-01 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-06 |
| 2026-04-01 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-06 |
| 2026-04-01 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-06 |
| 2026-04-01 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-06 |
| 2026-04-01 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-06 |
| 2026-04-01 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | B | Health | corrected 2026-05-06 |
| 2026-04-01 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | B | Health | corrected 2026-05-06 |
| 2025-12-30 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | complaint | corrected 2026-02-06 |
| 2025-12-30 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-02-06 |
| 2025-12-30 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-06 |
| 2025-12-30 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-06 |
| 2025-12-30 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-06 |
| 2025-02-25 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | G | Health | corrected 2025-03-20 |
| 2025-02-25 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-20 |
| 2025-02-25 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-20 |
| 2025-02-25 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-20 |
| 2025-02-25 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-20 |
| 2025-02-25 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-20 |
| 2025-02-25 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | B | Health | corrected 2025-03-20 |
| 2025-01-02 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-22 |
| 2024-04-22 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-05-20 |
| 2024-04-22 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-05-20 |
| 2024-04-09 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-19 |
| 2023-12-22 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-01-22 |
| 2023-12-22 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | E | Health | corrected 2024-01-22 |
| 2023-12-22 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-01-22 |
| 2023-12-22 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | E | Health | corrected 2024-01-22 |
| 2023-12-22 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-22 |
| 2023-12-22 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-22 |
| 2023-12-22 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-22 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-25 | Fine | $11,190 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VK HEALTH FACILITIES LLC | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/28/2013 |
| MSO ASSOCIATES LLC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/28/2013 |
| VENTAS NHV FUND | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/28/2013 |
| BOKOW, BARRY | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/28/2013 |
| GEFFNER, IRA | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/28/2013 |
| LOWINGER, BEN | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/28/2013 |
| LOWINGER, JOSEPH | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/28/2013 |
| OSTREICHER, DAVID | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/28/2013 |
| OSTREICHER, MARC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/28/2013 |
| STEG, YITZCHOK | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/28/2013 |
| BOKOW, BARRY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2016 |
| CLEAVES, ROBERT | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/07/2022 |
| GILMARTIN, THOMAS | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2016 |
| OSTREICHER, MARVIN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/28/2013 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 205106. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.