Eastport Memorial Nursing Home
Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.
based on 6 Google reviews

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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (15 vs median 12.0)
Below average in ME · Below recommended RN staffing · Above recommended total nurse staffing · Low staff turnover (stable workforce) · No penalties on record
What this means for your family
While the limited feedback suggests that staff are friendly and residents are well-cared for, the lack of detailed reviews makes it difficult to form a comprehensive picture. We recommend scheduling an in-person tour to observe staff-resident interactions and asking specific questions about daily routines and communication protocols.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
6 reviews on Google“Eastport Memorial Nursing Home receives limited descriptive feedback, but the few comments available highlight a friendly and efficient staff. Families note that residents appear happy and well-cared for during visits, though the lack of detailed reviews makes it difficult to assess the facility's performance across all operational areas.”
Quality Themes
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- Friendly and efficient staff
- Residents appear happy and well-cared for
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 8 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given that Eastport Memorial has 15 recent state violations, what specific steps has the leadership team taken over the past year to address these findings and improve compliance?
- 2With a 2-star CMS health inspection rating, how does the facility ensure consistent oversight and quality control during daily operations?
- 3I noticed the facility has a smaller capacity of 26 residents; how does this intimate environment influence the way your staff provides personalized care compared to larger nursing homes?
- 4Your staff received wonderful praise in recent reviews for being friendly and efficient; how do you maintain that high level of staff morale and retention?
- 5What does a typical daily activity schedule look like for residents to ensure they remain engaged and socially connected within the home?
- 6Since the facility has a 4-star staffing rating, how are your care teams structured to ensure that residents receive prompt attention during both daytime and overnight hours?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Came to visit friend, who Is well taken care of by the wonderful, friendly, efficient staff here.”
“I have a family member living at this facility and she look happy all the time and looks like the caregivers love her and shows that have good care.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 14 measures
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Families filed 8 complaint reports against this facility, highlighting ongoing safety concerns including uncorrected accident hazards and equipment defects as of the most recent inspections. The facility shows recurring problems with resident safety and accident prevention, care planning, and fire safety systems across multiple surveys. While most issues have correction plans in place, two serious safety deficiencies from recent complaints remain uncorrected.
Feb 11, 2026Routine13
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Administration Deficiencies
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Smoke Deficiencies
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Jan 27, 2026Complaint2
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Environmental Deficiencies
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Jul 1, 2025Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Jun 23, 2025Complaint2
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Jan 29, 2025Routine23
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Administration Deficiencies
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Oct 7, 2024Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Eastport Memorial Nursing Home
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
Key personnel
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