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HIGH VIEW REHABILITATION AND LIVING CENTER

517 RIVERVIEW ST, MADAWASKA, ME 04756
Score: 29 / 100
⚠️ SFF Candidate

High View Rehabilitation And Living Center has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 29/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Maine. Families considering this Madawaska facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing levels at High View Rehabilitation And Living Center exceed national averages, with 4.76 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 1.61 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent CMS inspections identified 32 deficiencies at High View Rehabilitation And Living Center, including 3 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.76 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.61 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.10 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.04 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.09 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 1.13 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

32
Total Deficiencies
Apr 8, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 28 Moderate 🔴 3 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity K
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Apr 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0700 Severity K
    Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these
    Apr 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0909 Severity K
    Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
    Apr 8, 2025 · Environmental Deficiencies
  • Tag 0584 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d
    Apr 8, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Apr 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 6.2% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.6% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 20.0% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 4.7% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 24.1% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 16.3% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 30.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $17,917

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 29 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
51
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 8, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
12