Maine · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use in Maine
Where Are the Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use in Maine?
CMS Care Compare lists 13 nursing homes where fewer long-stay residents receive antipsychotic medication than the national median in Maine, out of 78 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Augusta (2), Lewiston (2) and Bangor (1). 5 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 13
- All homes in Maine
- 78
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 5
- Average overall stars
- 3.2
How this list is made: The home's share of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (CMS measure 481, four-quarter average) is below the national median. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 124+ stars for staffing
- 5Nurse turnover below the national median
- 9No fines or payment denials
- 4Nonprofit
- 13Medicaid certified
All 13, by CMS Rating
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Inspections | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katahdin Health Care LLC | Millinocket | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Maine Veterans Home - So Paris | South Paris | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Mid Coast Senior Health Center | Brunswick | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Maine Veterans Home - Augusta | Augusta | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Sanfield Rehab & Living Center | Hartland | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Augusta Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC | Augusta | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Caribou Rehab and Nursing Center | Caribou | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Sandy River Center | Farmington | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Maine Veterans Home - Bangor | Bangor | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Pine Point Center | Scarborough | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| High View Rehabilitation and Living Center | Madawaska | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Montello Manor | Lewiston | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Russell Park Rehabilitation & Living Center | Lewiston | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home.
Matching Homes by City
| City | Matching homes | 4 or 5 stars |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing homes in Augusta | 2 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Lewiston | 2 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Bangor | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Brunswick | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Caribou | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Farmington | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Hartland | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Madawaska | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Millinocket | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Scarborough | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in South Paris | 1 | 1 |
More About This List
Read why antipsychotic use matters in dementia care. For assisted living and memory care rules, Medicaid limits and the ombudsman, see senior care in Maine. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for Maine: highest-rated nursing homes in Maine, nursing homes that accept medicaid in Maine, nonprofit nursing homes in Maine.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use Are in Maine?
13 of the 78 CMS-certified nursing homes in Maine meet this rule: The home's share of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (CMS measure 481, four-quarter average) is below the national median.
Which Nursing Home With Low Antipsychotic Use in Maine Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Katahdin Health Care LLC in Millinocket (5 stars), Maine Veterans Home - So Paris in South Paris (5 stars) and Mid Coast Senior Health Center in Brunswick (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
Why Does Antipsychotic Use Matter?
FDA warns that antipsychotic drugs raise the risk of death in older adults with dementia-related psychosis, and CMS tracks how often long-stay residents receive them. The national median in this data is 13% of long-stay residents.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in Maine?
Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. Maine's Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program can answer questions about residents' rights.