Borderview Rehab & Living Ctr

208 State Street · Van Buren, ME · 04785 · 2078685211

27 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: North Country Associates

  • Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 72
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 91
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 80
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day5.603.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day1.430.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day5.02≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year56%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (14 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · E May 14, 2025

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Corrected June 25, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected June 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected June 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E April 18, 2024

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected May 10, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E April 18, 2024

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Corrected May 10, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected May 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E April 18, 2024

    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Corrected May 10, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected May 10, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Corrected May 10, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E October 5, 2022

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected November 4, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D October 5, 2022

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected November 4, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F October 5, 2022

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Corrected November 4, 2022 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · F October 5, 2022

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Corrected November 4, 2022 · Administration

  • No harm found · B October 5, 2022

    Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

    Corrected November 4, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services

Better-scoring options nearby

No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 205090 · certified since January 1, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.