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Aroostook County, Maine · Nursing home

Aroostook Health Center

1 of 5 overall from CMS

15 Highland Ave, Mars Hill, ME 04758

Call (207) 768-4915Directions

At a glance

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Aroostook Health Center is a 66-bed nursing home in Mars Hill, Maine (Aroostook County). CMS rates it 1 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 4.95 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the Maine average of 4.34. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.

Certified beds
66
Residents per day (average)
47.9
Certified since
1967 (59 yrs)

For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and Medicaid

Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.

Questions to ask Aroostook Health Center

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. The latest standard inspection (Dec 17, 2025) cited 15 health deficiencies; the Maine average is 11.0. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
  2. Reported nurse staffing is 4.39 hours per resident on weekends against 4.95 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
  3. About 72.6% of certified beds are in use on an average day. Are any units closed, or are admissions limited?Certified beds and average residents in CMS data

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CMS star ratings

The vertical line marks the Maine average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings

Nurse staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.

What these roles do

Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.

How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 7 hours. The vertical line marks the Maine average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.

Inspection history

Inspectors cited 31 health deficiencies in the past three years. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 1 followed a complaint investigation.

Deficiencies cited at each standard inspection
Inspection dateHealthFire safety
Dec 17, 2025157
Oct 17, 2024100
Sep 21, 202366

Maine homes averaged 11.0 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.

Health citations, past three years (31)

  1. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

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

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 28, 2026)

  2. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 29, 2026)

  3. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 28, 2026)

  4. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 28, 2026)

  5. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

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

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 28, 2026)

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  1. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 28, 2026)

  2. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 28, 2026)

  3. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 28, 2026)

  4. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 29, 2026)

  5. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 28, 2026)

  6. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 28, 2026)

  7. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 28, 2026)

  8. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 28, 2026)

  9. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 28, 2026)

  10. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 28, 2026)

  11. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 27, 2024)

  12. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

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

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 27, 2024)

  13. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

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

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 30, 2024)

  14. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 27, 2024)

  15. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 1, 2024)

  16. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 13, 2024)

  17. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 13, 2024)

  18. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 6, 2024)

  19. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 30, 2024)

  20. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 14, 2024)

  21. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 5, 2023)

  22. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 5, 2023)

  23. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 5, 2023)

  24. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 5, 2023)

  25. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 5, 2023)

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Penalties, past three years

CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.

Maine homes averaged 0.4 fines and $7,431 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $31,093.

Cost

Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.

Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.

Compared within Maine

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for Aroostook Health Center?

Aroostook Health Center has an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 4 and quality measures is 1.

How many beds does Aroostook Health Center have?

Aroostook Health Center has 66 certified beds. It averages 47.9 residents per day, about 72.6% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Aroostook Health Center?

The home reports 4.95 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.94 hours from registered nurses. The Maine average is 4.34 hours and 1.05 hours from registered nurses.

Has Aroostook Health Center been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

Does Aroostook Health Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 205018. Check the official record on Medicare.gov

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