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Maine Veterans Home - Caribou
163 Van Buren Rd Suite 2, Caribou, ME 04736207498607440 certified beds · 36 residentsNon profit - OtherMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2023
Deficiencies
14
● 2● 11● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
$42,320
1 fine · 1 action
Last survey
2026-02-05
Standard
CMS overall
4 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 4/5
Health 4
Staffing 5
Quality 1
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Maine Division of Licensing and Certification · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-05 | Standard | 131 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-08 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-12-06 | Standard | 130 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Maine Division of Licensing and Certification publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity GHarm
Dignity & rights
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2026-03-20Record 205151-20260205-F580
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-20Record 205151-20260205-F607
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-20Record 205151-20260205-F695
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-20Record 205151-20260205-F880
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Care planningRecords
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-20Record 205151-20260205-F842
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-07Record 205151-20250108-F550
F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-07Record 205151-20250108-F561
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-07Record 205151-20250108-F657
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-07Record 205151-20250108-F692
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-07Record 205151-20250108-F695
F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-15Record 205151-20231206-F604
F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-15Record 205151-20231206-F637
F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-15Record 205151-20231206-F655
F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-15Record 205151-20231206-F623
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-05 | Civil money penalty | $42,320 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2026-02-05 | Denial of payment for new admissions Payment denial for 3 days, from 2026-03-17 | — | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day1.55
Facility
Maine
National
Maine 1.05 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day5.13
Facility
Maine
National
Maine 4.34 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours4.61
Facility
Maine
National
Maine 3.92 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover29%
Facility
Maine
National
Maine 47% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover9%
Facility
Maine
National
Maine 40% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Maine | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 2.9% | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 4.3% | 4.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 14.1% | 20.2% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 5.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 19.6% | 24.4% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 3.2% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 15.9% | 17.4% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong, John Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Graham, Melissa Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Maine Veterans' Home Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Meader, Melanie Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Welch, Katherine Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Armstrong, Angela Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Armstrong, Angela Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Armstrong, John Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brawn, Christine Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brawn, Christine Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brooks, Kevin Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Burr, Heather Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Burr, Heather Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Collins, Samuel Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Collins, Samuel Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gagnon, Rebecca Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gardner, Christopher Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gardner, Christopher Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Genest, Emil Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Genest, Emil Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Graham, Melissa Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jackson, Diane Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jackson, Diane Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Klawitter, Brad Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lagace, Donald Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lagace, Donald Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Miller, Bridget Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Miller, Bridget Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pooler, Michael Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pooler, Michael Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Richmond, David Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Richmond, David Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sanpedro, Steven Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sanpedro, Steven Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schwetz, Julie Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schwetz, Julie Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Maine Veterans' Home — 5 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Maine.
No county cost figures on file for Aroostook.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caribou Rehab and Nursing Center Caribou | 1.6 mi | 2025-11-05 | 0161 |
| Borderview Rehab & Living Ctr Van Buren | 21.0 mi | 2026-06-02 | 090 |
| Aroostook Health Center Mars Hill | 23.8 mi | 2025-12-17 | 0310 |
| High View Rehabilitation And Living Center Madawaska | 37.7 mi | 2025-04-09 | 0223 |
| Forest Hill Manor Fort Kent | 39.6 mi | 2026-03-11 | 1261 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |