About Maine Veterans Home - Caribou
Nursing home overview and details
Maine Veterans Home - Caribou is an nursing home in Caribou, ME, serving Aroostook County and the surrounding community. The facility has 40 certified beds with an average daily census of 36 residents.
Maine Veterans Home - Caribou has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1994, bringing 32 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with MAINE VETERANS' HOME, which provides administrative support and oversight.
Maine Veterans Home - Caribou has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Caribou, ME, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Excellent
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Maine Veterans Home - Caribou has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting above-average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. This rating places the facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in its area.
Health Inspection
Very Good
Quality Measures
Below Average
Staffing
Excellent
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Maine Veterans Home - Caribou provides 5.21 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 1.54 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 34.0%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 25.0%. Weekend staffing averages 4.71 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Maine Veterans Home - Caribou has received 1 fine totaling $7,901. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.
Doctors at Maine Veterans Home - Caribou
2 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Maine Veterans Home - Caribou
What is the CMS rating for Maine Veterans Home - Caribou?
Maine Veterans Home - Caribou has a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Maine Veterans Home - Caribou have?
Maine Veterans Home - Caribou has 40 certified beds with an average daily census of 36 residents.
What type of facility is Maine Veterans Home - Caribou?
Maine Veterans Home - Caribou is a non profit - other nursing home serving Aroostook County in Caribou, ME.
How many doctors practice at Maine Veterans Home - Caribou?
2 physicians are affiliated with Maine Veterans Home - Caribou. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Maine Veterans Home - Caribou have any safety concerns?
Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Maine Veterans Home - Caribou has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·