Caribou Rehab and Nursing Center
10 Bernadette St · Caribou, ME · 04736 · 2074983102
72 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- 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: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 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 (23 in the current record)
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Actual harm · H November 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Past Non-Compliance · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 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 August 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 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 August 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 2, 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 August 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 2, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 24, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected August 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 26, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 26, 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 August 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 26, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 10, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2024
Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
Corrected August 10, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 27, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 11, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 27, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected June 11, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 27, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 11, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 27, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 11, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 27, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 11, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 27, 2023
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected June 11, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 205117 · certified since January 1, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.