Maine Veterans Home - Caribou
163 Van Buren Rd Suite 2, Caribou, ME 04736
Maine Veterans Home - Caribou is a nursing home in Caribou, Maine. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionFebruary 5, 2026 (9 months ago)
- Health citations since December 6, 202314 (Maine average 31)
- Fines in the past three years1, $27,508 in total
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from February 5, 2026 from $42,320 to $27,508.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
March 17, 2026
Payment stoppedCMS stopped payment for new admissions from March 17, 2026, for 3 days.
Health inspection on February 5, 2026
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
3 of 78 Maine homes (4%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.
CMS fine of $27,508 on February 5, 2026.
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Citation F0580. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 20, 2026.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 20, 2026.
Citation F0607. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 20, 2026.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 20, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0695 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0842. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 20, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
Ownership
CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
Ownership
CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.
Health inspection on January 8, 2025
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 7, 2025.
Citation F0561. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 7, 2025.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 7, 2025.
Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 7, 2025.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 7, 2025.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of February 29, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on December 6, 2023
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0604. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 15, 2024.
Citation F0637. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
CMS lists it as corrected on January 15, 2024.
Citation F0655. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
CMS lists it as corrected on January 15, 2024.
Citation F0623. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 15, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on December 6, 2023
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0211. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 21, 2023.
Citation K0271. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 21, 2023.
Citation K0344. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 21, 2023.
Citation K0712. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 21, 2023.
Citation K0753. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 21, 2023.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 2 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (207) 498-6074
- Last standard health inspection
- February 5, 2026 (9 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 40
- Residents per day, on average
- 35.7
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Other
- Legal business name
- Maine Veterans' Home
- Chain
- Maine Veterans' Home
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Maine average (14 vs 31).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- MAINE VETERANS' HOMEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/31/2009
- ARMSTRONG, JOHNOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/16/2023
- GRAHAM, MELISSAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2015
- MEADER, MELANIEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/30/2023
- WELCH, KATHERINEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/14/2014
Questions
When was Maine Veterans Home - Caribou last inspected?
CMS lists February 5, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Maine Veterans Home - Caribou have?
CMS lists 14 health citations since December 6, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Maine Veterans Home - Caribou been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $27,508 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Maine Veterans Home - Caribou?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Maine Veterans Home - Caribou a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.