AROOSTOOK HEALTH CENTER
15 HIGHLAND AVE, MARS HILL, ME 04758 · CCN 205018
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★★ 5
- Health inspection
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Quality measures
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Staffing
- ★★★★★ 5
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 66
- Avg residents/day
- 44.6
- Phone
- 2077684915
Inspection history vs Maine & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Maine avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-10-17 | 9 | 11.4 | 9.5 | -2.4 better |
| 2 | 2023-09-21 | 7 | 10.8 | 9.8 | -3.8 better |
| 3 | 2022-06-22 | 1 | 6.9 | 9.3 | -5.9 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 3 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
| Infection control | 2 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.24 | 34.0% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 1.16 | 23.1% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.58 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (17)
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-10-17 · Health · corrected 2024-11-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2024-10-17 · Health · corrected 2024-11-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-10-17 · Health · corrected 2024-12-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.2024-10-17 · Health · corrected 2024-12-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2024-10-17 · Health · corrected 2024-12-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-10-17 · Health · corrected 2024-11-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-10-17 · Health · corrected 2024-11-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-10-17 · Health · corrected 2024-11-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2024-10-17 · Health · corrected 2024-11-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-10-03 · Health · corrected 2024-11-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-09-21 · Health · corrected 2023-11-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-09-21 · Health · corrected 2023-11-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.2023-09-21 · Health · corrected 2023-11-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2023-09-21 · Health · corrected 2023-11-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0758Implement 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.2023-09-21 · Health · corrected 2023-11-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0811Ensure 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.2023-09-21 · Health · corrected 2023-11-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2022-06-22 · Health · corrected 2022-07-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EASTERN MAINE HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS BDA NORTHERN LIGHT HEALTH | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1987-06-01 |
| DENTRY, TIMOTHY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2019-07-01 |
| BELL, CAROL | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2012-02-02 |
| DUNCAN, RICHARD | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2016-02-18 |
| HERWEH, JOHN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2018-02-08 |
| JOHNSON, HOLLY | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2013-02-07 |
| ROARK, DEBORAH | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2020-02-06 |
| ST PIERRE, STEVE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2012-02-02 |
| THOMPSON, BRYAN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2020-02-06 |
| TOWLE, JANE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2017-02-16 |
| WILCOX, MARK | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2018-02-08 |
| DOBSON, SAMUEL | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2023-07-30 |
| DOBSON, SAMUEL | Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2023-07-30 |
Other facilities in MARS HILL
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.