Aroostook County, Maine · Nursing home
Maine Veterans Home - Caribou
4 of 5 overall from CMS
163 Van Buren Rd Suite 2, Caribou, ME 04736
At a glance
- Overall rating 4 of 5 Above the state average of 3.1
- Nurse time per resident, per day 5.13 hours Above the state average of 4.34
- Nursing staff who left in a year 28.6% Below the state average of 46.7%
- Health citations in 3 years 14 1 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $42,320 1 fine
- Certified beds in use 90.8% of 40 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.
Maine Veterans Home - Caribou is a 40-bed nursing home in Caribou, Maine (Aroostook County). CMS rates it 4 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 5.13 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the Maine average of 4.34. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $42,320 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 40
- Residents per day (average)
- 36.3
- Certified since
- 1994 (32 yrs)
Non profit - Other Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Maine Veterans' Home (5 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 Maine Veterans Home - Caribou
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 1 fine totaling $42,320 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- Reported nurse staffing is 4.61 hours per resident on weekends against 5.13 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 4 of 5 Maine average 3.1
- Health inspections 4 of 5 Maine average 2.9
- Staffing 5 of 5 Maine average 4.1
- Quality measures 1 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 5.13 h Maine average 4.34
- Nurse aides 3.53 h Maine average 2.83
- Licensed practical nurses 0.05 h Maine average 0.45
- Registered nurses 1.55 h Maine average 1.05
- All staff, weekends 4.61 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 turnover28.6%
- Maine average46.7%
- Registered nurse turnover9.1%
- Maine average40.2%
- Administrators who left0
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 14 health deficiencies in the past three years. Of these, 1 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 8 followed a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Feb 5, 2026: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2026 | 5 | 0 |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec 6, 2023 | 4 | 5 |
Maine homes averaged 11.0 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.
Health citations, past three years (14)
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GActual 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 (Mar 20, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 20, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 20, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 20, 2026)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
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 (Mar 20, 2026)
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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 (Feb 7, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 7, 2025)
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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.
Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 7, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 7, 2025)
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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 (Feb 7, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 15, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 15, 2024)
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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
Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 15, 2024)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Complaint inspection · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 15, 2024)
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2026 | Fine | $42,320 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Payment Denial | 3 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.
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
- Size66 of 78 by certified beds
- Maine average residents per day65.2
- ChainMaine Veterans' Home
- Chain average overall rating4.4 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Aroostook County7
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Maine Veterans Home - Caribou?
Maine Veterans Home - Caribou has an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 4, staffing is 5 and quality measures is 1.
How many beds does Maine Veterans Home - Caribou have?
Maine Veterans Home - Caribou has 40 certified beds. It averages 36.3 residents per day, about 90.8% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Maine Veterans Home - Caribou?
The home reports 5.13 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1.55 hours from registered nurses. The Maine average is 4.34 hours and 1.05 hours from registered nurses.
Has Maine Veterans Home - Caribou been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $42,320 in the past three years. It also lists 1 payment denial.
Does Maine Veterans Home - Caribou 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
- 5 of 5 Borderview Rehab & Living Ctr 27beds 93.0%in use 5.32nurse hours a day
- 1 of 5 Aroostook Health Center 66beds 72.6%in use 4.95nurse 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 205151. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
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