Caribou Healthcare Center, LLC
10 Bernadette St, Caribou, ME 04736 · (207) 498-3102
For profit - Limited Liability company · 72 certified beds
Caribou Healthcare Center, LLC has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2025, found 9 citations (the Maine average is 10.8). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 2, 2025 found 9 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.July 2, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 2, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.July 2, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.July 2, 2025 · F0554 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.July 2, 2025 · F0578 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.July 2, 2025 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.July 2, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.July 2, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.July 2, 2025 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.July 7, 2026 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.November 5, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 5, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.May 7, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Maine average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.67 | 4.34 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.67 | 1.05 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.52 | 0.45 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.48 | 2.83 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 46.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 72 |
| Average residents per day | 63.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Maine Veterans Home - Caribou Caribou · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Forest Hill Manor Fort Kent · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Madigan Estates Houlton · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- High View Rehabilitation and Living Center Madawaska · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Aroostook Health Center Mars Hill · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Caribou Healthcare Center, LLC on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.