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CAverage · score 51/100 · #39 of 78 in Maine

Maine Veterans Home - Caribou

163 Van Buren Rd Suite 2, Caribou, ME 04736 · 40 certified beds · Non profit - Other

Staffing 5.1 nurse hours per resident-daytop quarter in Maine
5 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 36)top quarter
$42,320 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials

Why Maine Veterans Home - Caribou is graded C

Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Maine nursing homes in the same size band (small, 40 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.

Maine Veterans Home - Caribou at a Glance

C 51/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 5.13 h.
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Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 36.
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Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 1.
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Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $42,320 fines, 1 denials.
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CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
4/5

Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Maine, small facilities · CMS record 205151 · How we grade.

Facility details

Address163 Van Buren Rd Suite 2, Caribou, ME 04736
Phone2074986074
CountyAroostook
OwnershipNon profit - Other
Certified beds40
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo

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  • Staffing 4.7 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Maine
  • 10 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 84) — below median
BSee Grade
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Piper Shores - Scarborough, ME · 40 beds

  • Staffing 5.1 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Maine
  • 5 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 28) — top quarter
ASee Grade
1

Maine Veterans Home - Augusta - Augusta, ME · 108 beds

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  • 6 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 36) — top quarter
ASee Grade

A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.