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Eastside Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

516 Mt Hope Avenue, Bangor, ME 0440167 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.5/5

based on 130 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Eastside Center for Health & Rehabilitation is highly regarded for its friendly, attentive staff and effective rehabilitation programs, making it a strong candidate for post-hospital recovery. However, because a few families have raised concerns about inconsistent care standards and food quality, we recommend visiting during off-hours to observe staffing levels and asking for a tour of the dining area to ensure it meets your loved one's needs.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

130 reviews on Google
Eastside Center for Health & Rehabilitation receives high praise for its compassionate, attentive staff and clean, well-maintained facility. While families frequently highlight the welcoming atmosphere and effective rehabilitation services, some reviewers have expressed concerns regarding small room sizes and inconsistent food quality. Overall, the facility is viewed as a supportive environment for both short-term rehab and long-term care.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
Food4.0Staff9.0Clean9.0Activities8.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms8.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Warm, attentive nursing and CNA staff
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Effective rehabilitation therapy programs
  • Welcoming and professional administrative team

Concerns

  • Small room sizes and lack of space for guests (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Inconsistent or poor food quality (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Reports of neglect or poor care standards (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

234'14(1)'17(2)'19(2)'22(15)'24(27)'26(11)

Distribution · 132 analyzed

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102
4
19
3
1
2
2
1
8

How They Respond to Reviews

68%response rate

This facility responds to some reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given that the facility has 67 residents, how do you ensure that each individual receives personalized attention to maintain the high standard of care mentioned by many families?
  • 2I noticed that some families have mentioned the room sizes; could you show us a typical room and explain how you help residents personalize their space to make it feel more like home?
  • 3We understand that dining is a key part of daily life; what steps are you taking to improve the variety and quality of the meal service for residents?
  • 4With your 4-star staffing rating, could you walk us through how your nursing and CNA teams coordinate to ensure consistent care throughout the day and night?
  • 5Regarding the recent health inspection findings, what specific improvements or new protocols have you implemented to address those areas and ensure the highest safety standards?
  • 6How do you keep families informed and involved, and could you tell us more about the daily activities or social programs available to keep residents engaged?

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Key Review Excerpts

The staff-at all levels- were extremely compassionate and skilled in caring for my sister over a very long time.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

My wife is rehabbing in Eastside following a long stay in the hospital which left her so debilitated that I would have been unable to care for her at home. She is making faster progress than I anticipated thanks to the good care and the work with the PTs and OTs.

Rehab patient's spouse · 2024★★★★★

The nurses, the CNAs, and all Administration know him by name and stop and talk to him whenever they pass by. They pay attention to how much he's eating or not eating, and he is generally clean and well taken care of.

Long-term resident's spouse · 2024★★★★★
Source: 130 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.34hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.46hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
45%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
39%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This 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 · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

11

measures

Worse Than Avg

2

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility50.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
50.0%
US
12.1%
ME
11.2%
Penobscot
15.9%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.4%
Better than Avg
Here
12.4%
US
19.5%
ME
17.3%
Penobscot
20.6%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.5%
Better than Avg
Here
99.5%
US
93.4%
ME
91.4%
Penobscot
92.3%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility19.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
19.1%
US
15.3%
ME
26.9%
Penobscot
24.9%
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.3%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
25.3%
US
19.4%
ME
29.2%
Penobscot
29.0%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility19.9%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
19.9%
US
14.4%
ME
25.3%
Penobscot
22.3%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility95.1%
Better than Avg
Here
95.1%
US
79.7%
ME
74.5%
Penobscot
68.0%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility93.0%
Better than Avg
Here
93.0%
US
81.8%
ME
71.7%
Penobscot
72.7%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.6%
Better than Avg
Here
0.6%
US
1.6%
ME
1.3%
Penobscot
1.7%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

12deficiencies
1penalties
Above state avg (11.3)
14 complaint-triggered
$19,838 in fines

Families have filed complaints resulting in 11 deficiencies, indicating ongoing concerns about care quality, with recurring issues in basic care provision, food safety and nutrition, and resident safety. The facility shows persistent problems across multiple areas including proper treatment delivery, adequate nutrition, infection control, and maintaining safe environments. While most individual violations have been corrected, the pattern of new complaints and deficiencies suggests systemic challenges that families should carefully consider when evaluating this facility.

Dec 30, 2025Complaint
5
0921Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0814Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Feb 25, 2025Routine
11
0690Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0342Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

0725Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

0712Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0918Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0578Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0645Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

0694Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

0582Minimal · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Jan 2, 2025Complaint
1
0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

Apr 22, 2024Complaint
4
0684Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0689Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0684Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0689Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Apr 9, 2024Complaint
2
0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Dec 22, 2023Routine
7
0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0801Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0814Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

0552Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

0607Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Feb 25, 2025

$11,190

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Eastside Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

National Health Care Associates

Chain Size

43 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 18 of 43

Ownership & Management

Owners

Vk Health Facilities LLC

Owner · Organization

Marvin Ostreicher Family Trust 2012

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Meridian Capital Foundation

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Mso Associates LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Susan Ostreicher Family Trust 2012

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Ventas Nhv Fund

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Bokow, Barry

Owner (parent company)

Geffner, Ira

Owner (parent company)

Gluck, Robert

Owner (parent company)

Lobell, Jonah

Owner (parent company)

Lowinger, Ben

Owner (parent company)

Ostreicher, David

Owner (parent company)

Ostreicher, Marc

Owner (parent company)

Ostreicher, Marvin

Owner (parent company)

Ostreicher, Susan

Owner (parent company)

Schoor, Kalman

Owner (parent company)

Steg, Yitzchok

Owner (parent company)

Weinstock, Abraham

Owner (parent company)

Bokow, Michael

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

David, Albert

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Shaya-Mograby, Moshe

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Key personnel

Gilmartin, ThomasOfficer / DirectorBokow, BarryManagerCleaves, RobertManagerMayfield, KelliManagerOstreicher, MarvinManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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