Aroostook Health Center
15 Highland Ave, Mars Hill, ME 04758 · (207) 768-4915
For profit - Limited Liability company · 66 certified beds
Aroostook Health Center has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2025, found 15 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 17, 2025 found 15 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.December 17, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.December 17, 2025 · F0578 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.December 17, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.December 17, 2025 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.December 17, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.December 17, 2025 · F0730 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.December 17, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.December 17, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.December 17, 2025 · F0881 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.December 17, 2025 · F0882 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.December 17, 2025 · F0656 · 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.December 17, 2025 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.December 17, 2025 · F0756 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.December 17, 2025 · F0757 · 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.December 17, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.October 3, 2024 · F0677 · 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 | 4.95 | 4.34 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.94 | 1.05 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.51 | 0.45 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.50 | 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 | 66 |
| Average residents per day | 47.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
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- Caribou Healthcare Center, LLC Caribou · ★★★★★ 3 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
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Aroostook Health Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.