Maine Veterans Home - Caribou
Caribou, ME · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 205151) · 40 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $42,320 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (207) 498-6074 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Maine Veterans Home - Caribou has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Maine state average of 3.09. Its health inspection rating is 4 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Maine Veterans Home - Caribou reports 5.13 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 28.6%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
Maine Veterans Home - Caribou has 1 federal fine on record totaling $42,320.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Maine Veterans Home - Caribou is a nursing home located in Caribou, Aroostook County, Maine, certified for 40 beds with an average of 36.3 residents. The facility is organized as a non profit - other operator and has been certified by Medicare and Medicaid since first approval on 1994-07-01.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Maine state average of 3.09. The health inspection rating is 4 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 1 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of 5.13 per resident per day, including 1.55 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.6%.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $42,320.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged, and this facility is not listed under CMS's Special Focus program.
This facility is part of the Maine Veterans' Home chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average chain rating of 4.4 out of 5. CMS records do not indicate a change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Maine state average of 3.09.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 5.13 per resident per day, including 1.55 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 and turnover of 28.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $42,320.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 40 beds with an average of 36.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non profit - other facility and is part of the Maine Veterans' Home chain, which includes 5 facilities with an average rating of 4.4.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on 1994-07-01.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (4), health inspection (4), quality measures (1), and staffing (5), each on a 1-5 scale.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 2074986074 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 2074986074 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/205151?state=ME.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.