Maine Veterans Home - Caribou
163 Van Buren Rd Suite 2 · Caribou, ME · 04736 · 2074986074
40 certified beds Non profit - Other Chain: Maine Veterans' Home
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.21 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.54 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.71 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 34% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $7,901 |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G February 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 5, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · B February 5, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected February 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected January 15, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected January 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected January 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B December 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected January 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G June 26, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2023 | Fine | $7,901 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 205151 · certified since July 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.