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Aroostook County, Maine · Nursing home

High View Rehabilitation and Living Center

1 of 5 overall from CMS

517 Riverview St, Madawaska, ME 04756

Call (207) 728-3338Directions

At a glance

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High View Rehabilitation and Living Center is a 51-bed nursing home in Madawaska, Maine (Aroostook County). CMS rates it 1 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 4.09 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Maine average of 4.34. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $17,917 in the past three years.

Certified beds
51
Residents per day (average)
37.4
Certified since
1993 (33 yrs)

For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidCMS Special Focus: SFF Candidate

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. Flags are shown as published by CMS; see Medicare.gov Care Compare for their definitions.

Questions to ask High View Rehabilitation and Living Center

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. CMS lists this home as "SFF Candidate" in its Special Focus Facility program. What is the improvement plan, and what has changed so far?Special Focus status in CMS data
  2. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $17,917 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
  3. The latest standard inspection (Apr 9, 2025) cited 12 health deficiencies; the Maine average is 11.0. Which have been corrected?Inspection results 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 32 health deficiencies in the past three years. Of these, 3 were at the immediate jeopardy level and 1 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 2 followed a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Apr 9, 2025: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Deficiencies cited at each standard inspection
Inspection dateHealthFire safety
Apr 9, 2025129
May 1, 2024133
Dec 22, 2022710

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

Health citations, past three years (32)

  1. KImmediate jeopardy, pattern

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 25, 2025)

  2. KImmediate jeopardy, pattern

    Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 25, 2025)

  3. KImmediate jeopardy, pattern

    Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

    Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 25, 2025)

  4. 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 (Apr 25, 2025)

  5. 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 (Apr 25, 2025)

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  1. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 25, 2025)

  2. 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 (Apr 25, 2025)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 25, 2025)

  4. 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 (Apr 25, 2025)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 25, 2025)

  6. 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 (Apr 25, 2025)

  7. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 25, 2025)

  8. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Complaint inspection · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 10, 2025)

  9. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Past Non-Compliance (Dec 13, 2024)

  10. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 11, 2024)

  11. 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 (Jun 11, 2024)

  12. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 11, 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 (Jun 11, 2024)

  14. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 11, 2024)

  15. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 11, 2024)

  16. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 11, 2024)

  17. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 11, 2024)

  18. 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 (Jun 11, 2024)

  19. 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 (Jun 11, 2024)

  20. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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 (Jun 11, 2024)

  21. GActual harm, isolated

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 6, 2023)

  22. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 6, 2023)

  23. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 6, 2023)

  24. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 6, 2023)

  25. 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 (Feb 6, 2023)

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What severity letters A to L mean

Penalties, past three years

DateTypeAmount
Apr 9, 2025Fine$17,917
Apr 9, 2025Payment Denial8 days

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.

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Compared within Maine

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for High View Rehabilitation and Living Center?

High View Rehabilitation and Living 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 3.

How many beds does High View Rehabilitation and Living Center have?

High View Rehabilitation and Living Center has 51 certified beds. It averages 37.4 residents per day, about 73.3% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at High View Rehabilitation and Living Center?

The home reports 4.09 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1.31 hours from registered nurses. The Maine average is 4.34 hours and 1.05 hours from registered nurses.

Has High View Rehabilitation and Living Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $17,917 in the past three years. It also lists 1 payment denial.

Does High View Rehabilitation and Living 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 205114. Check the official record on Medicare.gov

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