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Aroostook Health Center
15 Highland Ave, Mars Hill, ME 04758
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Aroostook Health Center, in Mars Hill, Maine, is certified for 66 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Maine median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 31 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (15, 10, 6 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 47.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 44.4.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.0 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Maine median of 4.2.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Aroostook Co. median | Maine median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 31 | 25 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 47.0 | 35.0 | 44.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 49.0% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $11,450 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (7 in the county, 78 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Maine average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 17 Dec 2025, 17 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: D ×15 E ×15 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0578 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 29 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | E | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard survey | 29 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | E | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 13 Dec 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 13 Dec 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Nov 2024 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 5 Nov 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0758 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 5 Nov 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0811 | Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised. | E | Standard survey | 5 Nov 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 5 Nov 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 5 Nov 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 5 Nov 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Maine average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Maine median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 19.2% | 24.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 5.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.0% | 3.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 24.6% | 25.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.9% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.8% | 19.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: The Aroostook Medical Center.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Maine Healthcare Services | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/1987 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Aroostook County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borderview Rehab & Living Ctr | Van Buren | 27 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 33.3 | — | 14 May 2025 |
| Forest Hill Manor | Fort Kent | 45 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 28 | 62.2 | $14K | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Madigan Estates | Houlton | 99 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 25.3 | $11K | 22 May 2025 |
| Maine Veterans Home - Caribou | Caribou | 40 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 35.0 | $42K | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Caribou Rehab and Nursing Center | Caribou | 72 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 31.9 | — | 5 Nov 2025 |
| High View Rehabilitation and Living CenterSFF Candidate | Madawaska | 51 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 32 | 62.7 | $18K | 9 Apr 2025 |
All 7 facilities in Aroostook County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Aroostook Health Center been cited for?
31 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Maine median is 29 per facility.
Has Aroostook Health Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Aroostook Health Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.0 hours per resident per day against a Maine median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Aroostook Health Center?
Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Eastern Maine Healthcare Services. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Aroostook Health Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 17 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 17 Dec 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.