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MAINE VETERANS HOME - CARIBOU

163 VAN BUREN RD SUITE 2, CARIBOU, ME 04736
Score: 84 / 100

Maine Veterans Home - Caribou earns a solid B grade from CMS data, with a score of 84/100. Performing above average across most metrics, this Caribou facility ranks in the 85th percentile among Maine nursing homes.

Staffing levels at Maine Veterans Home - Caribou exceed national averages, with 5.08 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 1.40 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent inspections identified 17 deficiencies at Maine Veterans Home - Caribou. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.08 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.40 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.11 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.57 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.44 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.92 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

17
Total Deficiencies
Jan 7, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 15 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Jan 7, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0561 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
    Jan 7, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0692 Severity D
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    Jan 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Jan 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0657 Severity D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    Jan 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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 2.1% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.5% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 5.8% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 5.7% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 12.9% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 3.3% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 37.0% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $7,901

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 84 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Other
Certified Beds
40
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 7, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5