Aroostook Health Center
15 Highland Ave · Mars Hill, ME · 04758 · 2077684915
66 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (31 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E December 17, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 17, 2025
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.
Corrected January 29, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 17, 2025
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.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 17, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 17, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 17, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 17, 2025
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.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 17, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E December 17, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected January 29, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E December 17, 2025
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected December 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
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.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 17, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F October 17, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E October 17, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected November 30, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 205018 · certified since January 4, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.