About Dexter Health Care
Nursing home overview and details
Dexter Health Care is a for-profit nursing home in Dexter, ME, serving Penobscot County and the surrounding community. The facility has 53 certified beds with an average daily census of 44.7 residents.
Dexter Health Care has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1993, bringing 33 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with FIRST ATLANTIC HEALTHCARE, which provides administrative support and oversight.
CMS has assigned this facility a 1-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Dexter, ME, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Poor
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Dexter Health Care has received a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.
Health Inspection
Below Average
Quality Measures
Poor
Staffing
Very Good
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Dexter Health Care provides 4.13 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.79 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 56.7%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. RN-specific turnover is 54.5%. Weekend staffing averages 3.80 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Dexter Health Care has been flagged for abuse-related concerns by CMS, and has received 1 fine totaling $10,033. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.
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This facility has been flagged for abuse-related concerns by CMS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Dexter Health Care
What is the CMS rating for Dexter Health Care?
Dexter Health Care has a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Dexter Health Care have?
Dexter Health Care has 53 certified beds with an average daily census of 44.7 residents.
What type of facility is Dexter Health Care?
Dexter Health Care is a for profit - corporation nursing home serving Penobscot County in Dexter, ME.
How many doctors practice at Dexter Health Care?
1 physicians are affiliated with Dexter Health Care. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Dexter Health Care have any safety concerns?
Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Dexter Health Care has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·