Aroostook County, Maine · Nursing home
Borderview Rehab & Living Ctr
5 of 5 overall from CMS
208 State Street, Van Buren, ME 04785
At a glance
- Overall rating 5 of 5 Above the state average of 3.1
- Nurse time per resident, per day 5.32 hours Above the state average of 4.34
- Nursing staff who left in a year 57.4% Above the state average of 46.7%
- Health citations in 3 years 9 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 93.0% of 27 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Borderview Rehab & Living Ctr is a 27-bed nursing home in Van Buren, Maine (Aroostook County). CMS rates it 5 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 5.32 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
- 27
- Residents per day (average)
- 25.1
- Certified since
- 1993 (33 yrs)
For profit - Individual Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of North Country Associates (9 homes)
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 Borderview Rehab & Living Ctr
Chosen from this home's public data.
- Nursing staff turnover is 57.4%, above the Maine average of 46.7%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
- Reported nurse staffing is 4.71 hours per resident on weekends against 5.32 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
- What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 5 of 5 Maine average 3.1
- Health inspections 5 of 5 Maine average 2.9
- Staffing 4 of 5 Maine average 4.1
- Quality measures 2 of 5 Maine average 2.8
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.
- All nursing staff 5.32 h Maine average 4.34
- Nurse aides 3.13 h Maine average 2.83
- Licensed practical nurses 0.84 h Maine average 0.45
- Registered nurses 1.34 h Maine average 1.05
- All staff, weekends 4.71 h Maine average 3.92
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.
- Nursing staff turnover57.4%
- Maine average46.7%
- Registered nurse turnover57.1%
- Maine average40.2%
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 9 health deficiencies in the past three years. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | 0 | 5 |
| May 14, 2025 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 6 | 1 |
Maine homes averaged 11.0 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.
Health citations, past three years (9)
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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 (Jun 25, 2025)
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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 (Jun 25, 2025)
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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 (Jun 25, 2025)
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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 (May 10, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 10, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 10, 2024)
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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 (May 10, 2024)
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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 (May 10, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 10, 2024)
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
- Size75 of 78 by certified beds
- Maine average residents per day65.2
- ChainNorth Country Associates
- Chain average overall rating2.6 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Aroostook County7
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Borderview Rehab & Living Ctr?
Borderview Rehab & Living Ctr has an overall rating of 5 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 5, staffing is 4 and quality measures is 2.
How many beds does Borderview Rehab & Living Ctr have?
Borderview Rehab & Living Ctr has 27 certified beds. It averages 25.1 residents per day, about 93.0% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Borderview Rehab & Living Ctr?
The home reports 5.32 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1.34 hours from registered nurses. The Maine average is 4.34 hours and 1.05 hours from registered nurses.
Has Borderview Rehab & Living Ctr been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does Borderview Rehab & Living Ctr accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Nearest nursing homes
- 3 of 5 Caribou Rehab and Nursing Center 72beds 88.3%in use 4.67nurse hours a day
- 4 of 5 Maine Veterans Home - Caribou 40beds 90.8%in use 5.13nurse hours a day
- 1 of 5 High View Rehabilitation and Living Center 51beds 73.3%in use 4.09nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Aroostook County
Who to call in Maine
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Maine.
- Long-term care ombudsman Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 1-800-499-0229 A free advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Division of Licensing and Certification 1-800-383-2441 The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Maine staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 205090. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
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