MAINE VETERANS HOME - CARIBOU
163 VAN BUREN RD SUITE 2, CARIBOU, ME 04736 · CCN 205151
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★★ 5
- Health inspection
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Quality measures
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Staffing
- ★★★★★ 5
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Other
- Certified beds
- 40
- Avg residents/day
- 37.9
- Phone
- 2074986074
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 | 2025-01-08 | 5 | 11.4 | 9.5 | -6.4 better |
| 2 | 2023-12-06 | 4 | 10.8 | 9.8 | -6.8 better |
| 3 | 2022-09-22 | 8 | 6.9 | 9.3 | +1.1 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 2 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Resident rights | 2 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 5.08 | 29.4% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 1.40 | 30.8% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 5.70 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $7,901
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- MAINE VETERANS' HOME
- Facilities in chain
- 5
- Chain avg overall
- 4.20 / 5
Inspection citations (17)1 actual harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-01-08 · Health · corrected 2025-02-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.2025-01-08 · Health · corrected 2025-02-07
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.2025-01-08 · Health · corrected 2025-02-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2025-01-08 · Health · corrected 2025-02-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-01-08 · Health · corrected 2025-02-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2023-12-06 · Health · corrected 2024-01-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- BF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2023-12-06 · Health · corrected 2024-01-15
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition2023-12-06 · Health · corrected 2024-01-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2023-12-06 · Health · corrected 2024-01-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-06-26 · Health · corrected 2023-06-21
Actual harm
- BF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2022-09-22 · Health · corrected 2022-10-28
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2022-09-22 · Health · corrected 2022-10-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2022-09-22 · Health · corrected 2022-10-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2022-09-22 · Health · corrected 2022-10-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2022-09-22 · Health · corrected 2022-10-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement 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.2022-09-22 · Health · corrected 2022-10-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2022-09-22 · Health · corrected 2022-10-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENEST, EMIL | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2020-10-27 |
| MAINE VETERANS' HOME | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2009-03-31 |
| ARMSTRONG, JOHN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-02-16 |
| GRAHAM, MELISSA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2015-01-01 |
| MEADER, MELANIE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-01-30 |
| WELCH, KATHERINE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2014-11-14 |
| ARMSTRONG, ANGELA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-04-20 |
| BRAWN, CHRISTINE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-04-20 |
| BURR, HEATHER | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2021-02-18 |
| COLLINS, SAMUEL | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2022-06-06 |
| GARDNER, CHRISTOPHER | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2022-06-06 |
| JACKSON, DIANE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2022-07-09 |
| LAGACE, DONALD | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2020-10-13 |
| MILLER, BRIDGET | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-04-20 |
| POOLER, MICHAEL | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-04-20 |
| RICHMOND, DAVID | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2018-09-26 |
| SANPEDRO, STEVEN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2015-01-01 |
| SCHWETZ, JULIE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2020-10-13 |
| BROOKS, KEVIN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2015-05-01 |
| GAGNON, REBECCA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2022-07-18 |
| KLAWITTER, BRAD | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2024-12-16 |
Other facilities in CARIBOU
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| Caribou Rehab and Nursing Center | ★★☆☆☆ | 72 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.