STILLWATER HEALTH CARE
335 STILLWATER AVE, Bangor, ME 04401
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How STILLWATER HEALTH CARE Compares
STILLWATER HEALTH CARE is a 63-bed for-profit nursing facility in Bangor, Maine. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Maine average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (12.0%) is below the Maine average of 20.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 63 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Bangor, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Maine average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.2% — better than the Maine average of 20.2%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.9% — better than the Maine average of 4.1% (28% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.8% — better than the Maine average of 4.3% (35% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 12.0% — better than the Maine average of 20.5% (41% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Maine averages across 78 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask STILLWATER HEALTH CARE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing STILLWATER HEALTH CARE with other nursing homes in Bangor.
What keeps STILLWATER HEALTH CARE's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help STILLWATER HEALTH CARE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 15.2% here versus 20.2% across Maine. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help STILLWATER HEALTH CARE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.9% here versus 4.1% across Maine. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does STILLWATER HEALTH CARE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 63 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at STILLWATER HEALTH CARE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains STILLWATER HEALTH CARE's rating advantage in Bangor?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.3 stars across 6 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Bangor
Bangor sits in Penobscot County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.5% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Maine as a whole (20.6% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 28,055 (18.5%)
- Median age
- 42.2 years
- Median household income
- $52,128
- Median home value
- $148,300
Demographics for Penobscot County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Bangor.
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