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Eastport Memorial Nursing Home

Eastport, ME · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 205146) · 26 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 2★ (state average 3.09★ — below state average)
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (207) 853-2531 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Eastport Memorial Nursing Home has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Maine state average of 3.09. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.

Eastport Memorial Nursing Home reports total nurse staffing of about 4.06 hours per resident per day, including 0.91 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.7%.

Eastport Memorial Nursing Home has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in this data.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Eastport Memorial Nur… Eastport Memorial Nur…: 2★ 2★ ME average ME average: 3.09★ 3.09★

About this facility

Eastport Memorial Nursing Home is a non-profit corporation-operated nursing facility in Eastport, Washington County, Maine, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since March 1994. The facility is certified for 26 beds and had an average daily census of 24.3 residents.

According to CMS Care Compare, Eastport Memorial holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Maine state average of 3.09. Its four component ratings from CMS are: Health Inspection rating of 2, Quality Measures rating of 4, and Staffing rating of 4. The overall rating being lower than both the health inspection and other component scores reflects CMS's weighting methodology.

Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing hours of approximately 4.06 hours per resident per day, including 0.91 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.7%.

On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record. CMS's abuse icon is not indicated for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program in this data.

No chain affiliation is indicated in this data, and there is no record of an ownership change within the past 12 months for this facility.

Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record directly on Care Compare for the most current details.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Eastport Memorial Nursing Home has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Maine state average of 3.09.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is about 4.06 hours per resident per day, including 0.91 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5; nursing turnover is 38.7%.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

This data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

Eastport Memorial Nursing Home is certified for 26 beds and had an average daily census of 24.3 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is operated as a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is indicated in this data.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

It has been certified since March 1, 1994.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 4, and 4 respectively.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

This data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 2078532531 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2078532531 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/205146?state=ME for the latest CMS data on this facility.

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.