Eastside Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC
Nursing Home · Bangor, ME
CMS certification number205106
Contact & location
516 MT Hope AvenueBangor, ME 04401
Penobscot County
- Phone
- (207) 947-6131
- ZIP code
- 04401 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 69
- Residents per day
- 64.7 (94% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- VK Bangor LLC
- Chain
- National Health Care Associates (42 facilities, avg 3.2★)
- Medicare certified since
- January 1, 1993
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.23 (state 4.34 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.27 (state 1.05 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.19 (state 0.45 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.77 (state 2.83 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.86 (state 3.92 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 37.0 (state 46.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 40.0 (state 40.2 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 1, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 15.0 (state 11.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 5
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 33 health · 5 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | 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. F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-06 |
| 2026-04-01 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-06 |
| 2026-04-01 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-06 |
| 2026-04-01 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. F0685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-06 |
| 2026-04-01 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
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. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
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. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-06 |
| 2025-12-30 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-06 |
| 2025-12-30 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-06 |
| 2025-12-30 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
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. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-20 |
| 2025-02-25 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-20 |
| 2025-02-25 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. F0694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-20 |
| 2025-02-25 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
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. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-22 |
| 2024-04-22 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-20 |
| 2024-04-09 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-22 |
| 2023-12-22 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-22 |
| 2023-12-22 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-22 |
| 2023-12-22 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-22 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $11,190 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-25 | Fine | $11,190 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Almeida, Elizabeth (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Barry Bokow 2012 Family Trust (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bokow, Barry (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bokow, Michael (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| BPB Ventures LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cavalari, Jennifer (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cedar Hill NG Trust (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cleaves, Robert (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gilmartin, Thomas (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Juniper NG Trust (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lopiansky, Rebecca (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Marvin Ostreicher Family Trust 2012 (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| National Health Care Associates INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Oak Drive NG Trust (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ostreicher, David (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ostreicher, Marc (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ostreicher, Marvin (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ostreicher, Susan (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preferred Professional Services LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preferred Therapy Solutions LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rolling Hill NG Trust (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Steg, Shayna (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Susan Ostreicher Family Trust 2012 (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| VK Health Facilities LLC (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bokow, Barry (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Geffner, Ira (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lowinger, Ben (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lowinger, Joseph (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mso Associates LLC (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ostreicher, David (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ostreicher, Marc (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Steg, Yitzchok (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ventas NHV Fund (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| David, Albert (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Shaya-Mograby, Moshe (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bokow, Barry (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cleaves, Robert (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gilmartin, Thomas (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ostreicher, Marvin (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Eastside Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC?
Eastside Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Maine.
How many beds does Eastside Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC have?
It has 69 certified beds and cares for about 65 residents per day.
Has Eastside Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $11,190 in the last three years.
Who owns Eastside Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC?
It is part of National Health Care Associates and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Eastside Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC?
(207) 947-6131. The facility is located at 516 MT Hope Avenue, Bangor, ME 04401.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.