Staff turnover at Maine nursing homes
In a typical Maine nursing home, 47% of nursing staff left within a year. Turnover matters because residents do best with caregivers who know them.
CMS data as of August 1, 2026. Nursing homes only; assisted living is not covered by Medicare ratings. Homes averaging under 20 residents a day, such as short-stay hospital units, are left out because their numbers swing widely.
Highest nursing staff turnover in Maine
High turnover can mean less familiarity with each resident. Ask how long the aides on your floor have worked there.
| Nursing home | City | Nursing staff who left | Registered nurses who left | Administrators who left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barron center | Portland | 96% | 93% | n/a |
| Windward gardens | Camden | 76% | 71% | 1 |
| Breakwater commons | Rockland | 68% | 54% | 1 |
| Orchard park rehab & living center | Farmington | 68% | 50% | 1 |
| Bangor nursIng & rehabilitation center | Bangor | 64% | 56% | 0 |
| Hawthorne housE | Freeport | 61% | 52% | 0 |
| River ridge center | Kennebunk | 59% | 39% | 0 |
| Borderview rehab & living ctr | Van buren | 57% | 57% | n/a |
| Mid coasT sEnior health center | BrunsWick | 57% | 52% | n/a |
| Dexter health care | Dexter | 57% | 70% | 0 |
| Pinnacle health & rehab canton | Canton | 57% | 13% | n/a |
| Seal rock healthcare | Saco | 56% | 48% | 1 |
| Orono commons | Orono | 56% | 46% | 0 |
| Brentwood center for health & rehabilitation, llc | Yarmouth | 56% | 36% | 0 |
| Clover health care | Auburn | 55% | 65% | 0 |
Lowest nursing staff turnover in Maine
Stable teams are a good sign, best confirmed on a visit.
| Nursing home | City | Nursing staff who left | Registered nurses who left | Administrators who left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WesTgate center for rehab & alzheimers care | Bangor | 23% | 24% | 0 |
| Horizons living and rehab center | BrunsWick | 24% | 8% | 0 |
| RosS manor | Bangor | 27% | 19% | 0 |
| Maine veterans home - caribou | Caribou | 29% | 9% | 0 |
| MarsHall health care and rehab | Machias | 29% | 7% | 0 |
| Katahdin health care llc | Millinocket | 31% | 17% | 0 |
| Mainegeneral rehab & long term care - glenridge | AugusTa | 32% | 31% | 0 |
| Stillwater health care | Bangor | 32% | 13% | 0 |
| Maine veterans home - augusTa | AugusTa | 33% | 21% | n/a |
| AugusTa center for health & rehabilitation, llc | AugusTa | 33% | 40% | 0 |
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information (total nursing staff turnover, from Payroll-Based Journal data). A ranking is a starting point for questions, not a verdict. Always check the current Medicare record and visit in person.