nursing home in Mars Hill, ME
Aroostook Health Center
15 Highland Ave, Mars Hill, ME 04758 · (207) 768-4915
★★★★★1
Much below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★1
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★1
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Aroostook Health Center at a glance
Aroostook Health Center is a 66-bed for-profit nursing home in Mars Hill, Maine (Aroostook County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Maine average of 3.1.
Residents receive about 5 hours of nursing care per day (0.9 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4.3 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (December 17, 2025) found 15 health citations. The Maine average is 10.8.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 66
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- January 4, 1967
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Aroostook County
- CMS Certification Number
- 205018
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.95 hrs | 4.34 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.94 hrs | 1.05 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.50 hrs | 2.83 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.39 hrs | 3.92 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 15 | 11 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 127.5 | 81.3 | 80.6 | Worse |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $7,386 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 66 | 75 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 48 | 65 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 72.6% | 88.5% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 4% | 4.1% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 6.9% | 4.3% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 16.8% | 20.2% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 5.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 19.2% | 24.4% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 24.6% | 25.6% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.1% | 5.2% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0.6% | 11.6% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 10.4% | 17.4% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 33.8% | 29.2% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 97.9% | 95.5% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98.9% | 92.3% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 73.5% | 72.7% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 31 health deficiencies and 13 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 17, 2025 Fire safety | Establish staff and initial training requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0037 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 11, 2026 |
| December 17, 2025 Fire safety | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0911 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 16, 2025 |
| December 17, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 26, 2025 |
| December 17, 2025 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 29, 2026 |
| December 17, 2025 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 16, 2025 |
| December 17, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0362 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 16, 2025 |
| December 17, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 16, 2025 |
| December 17, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 28, 2026 |
| December 17, 2025 Standard | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0730 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 28, 2026 |
| December 17, 2025 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 28, 2026 |
| December 17, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 28, 2026 |
| December 17, 2025 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 28, 2026 |
| December 17, 2025 Standard | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 28, 2026 |
| December 17, 2025 Standard | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0882 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 28, 2026 |
| December 17, 2025 Standard | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0881 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 29, 2026 |
| December 17, 2025 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 29, 2026 |
| December 17, 2025 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 28, 2026 |
| December 17, 2025 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 28, 2026 |
| December 17, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 28, 2026 |
| December 17, 2025 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 28, 2026 |
| December 17, 2025 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 28, 2026 |
| December 17, 2025 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 28, 2026 |
| October 17, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 27, 2024 |
| October 17, 2024 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 30, 2024 |
| October 17, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 27, 2024 |
| October 17, 2024 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 13, 2024 |
| October 17, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 27, 2024 |
| October 17, 2024 Standard | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 1, 2024 |
| October 17, 2024 Standard | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0699 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 13, 2024 |
| October 17, 2024 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 6, 2024 |
| October 17, 2024 Standard | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 30, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 Complaint | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 14, 2024 |
| September 21, 2023 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 5, 2023 |
| September 21, 2023 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 5, 2023 |
| September 21, 2023 Fire safety | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0781 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 5, 2023 |
| September 21, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 5, 2023 |
| September 21, 2023 Fire safety | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0223 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected October 5, 2023 |
| September 21, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected October 5, 2023 |
| September 21, 2023 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 5, 2023 |
| September 21, 2023 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 5, 2023 |
| September 21, 2023 Standard | 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0811 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 5, 2023 |
| September 21, 2023 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 5, 2023 |
| September 21, 2023 Standard | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 5, 2023 |
| September 21, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 5, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOBSON, SAMUEL Individual | contracted managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/30/2023 |
| BELL, CAROL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/02/2012 |
| DUNCAN, RICHARD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/18/2016 |
| HERWEH, JOHN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/08/2018 |
| JOHNSON, HOLLY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/07/2013 |
| ROARK, DEBORAH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/06/2020 |
| ST PIERRE, STEVE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/02/2012 |
| THOMPSON, BRYAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/06/2020 |
| TOWLE, JANE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/16/2017 |
| WILCOX, MARK Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/08/2018 |
| DOBSON, SAMUEL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/30/2023 |
| DENTRY, TIMOTHY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2019 |
| EASTERN MAINE HEALTHCARE SERVICES Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/1987 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Aroostook Health Center's rating?
Aroostook Health Center has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Maine nursing homes is 3.1 stars.
How many inspection citations did Aroostook Health Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 15 citations, compared with a Maine average of 10.8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Aroostook Health Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Aroostook Health Center?
It is for profit - limited liability company. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Aroostook Health Center and how do I contact it?
Aroostook Health Center is at 15 Highland Ave, Mars Hill, ME 04758. Phone: (207) 768-4915.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.