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Maine Veterans Home - Caribou Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (CARIBOU, Maine)

163 VAN BUREN RD SUITE 2, CARIBOU, Maine 04736

Phone: 2074986074

CMS Overall:5/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
40
Avg Residents/Day
35.7
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Aroostook
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall5/5
Health4/5
Staffing5/5
Quality2/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityMaine AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day1.521.06+0.46
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day5.334.39+0.95
CMS Staffing Rating5/54.1/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover29.6%45.3%-

Health Citation History

14 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-02-05Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.G – Actual Harm
2026-02-05Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-05Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-05Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-05Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.B – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-01-08Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-08Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-08Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-06Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-06Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesAssess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionD – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-06Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedD – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-06Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.B – Minimal Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

5 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2023-12-06Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-06Egress DeficienciesHave exits that are accessible at all times.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-06Smoke DeficienciesHave an alternate power supply for its alarm system.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-06Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-06Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$27,508
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
2
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2026-02-05Fine$27,508-
2026-02-05Payment Denial-3 days starting 2026-03-17

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