Dexter Health Care
Dexter, ME · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 205115) · 53 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $10,033
Phone: (207) 924-5516 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Dexter Health Care has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below Maine's state average of 3.09. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Dexter Health Care reports total nurse staffing of about 3.98 hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.7%.
CMS records show Dexter Health Care has 1 federal fine on record totaling $10,033.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
Dexter Health Care is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Dexter, Penobscot County, Maine, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1993. The facility is licensed for 53 beds and had an average daily census of 43.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Dexter Health Care holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Maine state average of 3.09. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.97584 per resident per day, with RN hours of 0.66950 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $10,033.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for Dexter Health Care. Families should review the facility's full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare for details behind this designation.
Dexter Health Care is part of the First Atlantic Healthcare chain, which operates 10 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.4 out of 5. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recently published data vintage available.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Dexter Health Care has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Maine state average of 3.09.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Dexter Health Care is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.98 hours per resident per day, with 0.67 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5; nursing turnover is 56.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $10,033.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus program designation is listed in the data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Dexter Health Care is certified for 53 beds and had an average of 43.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the First Atlantic Healthcare chain, which operates 10 facilities with an average rating of 3.4 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on 1993-01-01.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Dexter Health Care scores 2, 2, 4, and 2 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 2079245516 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information isn't part of the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 2079245516 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/205115?state=ME.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.