nursing home in Caribou, ME
Caribou Healthcare Center, LLC
10 Bernadette St, Caribou, ME 04736 · (207) 498-3102
★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Caribou Healthcare Center, LLC at a glance
Caribou Healthcare Center, LLC is a 72-bed for-profit nursing home in Caribou, Maine (Aroostook County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Maine average of 3.1.
Residents receive about 4.7 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4.3 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (July 2, 2025) found 11 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
- 72
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- January 1, 1993
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Aroostook County
- CMS Certification Number
- 205117
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.67 hrs | 4.34 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.67 hrs | 1.05 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Average |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.48 hrs | 2.83 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.98 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) | 11 | 11 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 2 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 76 | 81.3 | 80.6 | Better |
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 | 72 | 75 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 64 | 65 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 88.3% | 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) | 5.2% | 4.1% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4.8% | 4.3% | 4.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 12.4% | 20.2% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 3.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 17.7% | 24.4% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 19.6% | 25.6% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.5% | 5.2% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1% | 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) | 16.7% | 17.4% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 27.5% | 29.2% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 95.5% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 97.9% | 92.3% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 97.1% | 74.5% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 59.9% | 72.7% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 24 health deficiencies and 10 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 7, 2026 Complaint | 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 August 21, 2026 |
| November 5, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | H Actual harm, pattern | Past Non-Compliance |
| July 2, 2025 Fire safety | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0015 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 16, 2025 |
| July 2, 2025 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 11, 2025 |
| July 2, 2025 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 16, 2025 |
| July 2, 2025 Fire safety | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 14, 2025 |
| July 2, 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 August 15, 2025 |
| July 2, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 24, 2025 |
| July 2, 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 15, 2025 |
| July 2, 2025 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 15, 2025 |
| July 2, 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 August 15, 2025 |
| July 2, 2025 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 August 15, 2025 |
| July 2, 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 August 15, 2025 |
| July 2, 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 15, 2025 |
| July 2, 2025 Standard | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 15, 2025 |
| June 5, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 20, 2025 |
| June 26, 2024 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 10, 2024 |
| June 26, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 10, 2024 |
| June 26, 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 10, 2024 |
| June 26, 2024 Standard | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0640 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 10, 2024 |
| June 26, 2024 Standard | Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0945 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 10, 2024 |
| May 7, 2024 Complaint | 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 April 24, 2024 |
| April 27, 2023 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 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 12, 2023 |
| April 27, 2023 Fire safety | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 12, 2023 |
| April 27, 2023 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 12, 2023 |
| April 27, 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 June 12, 2023 |
| April 27, 2023 Fire safety | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0911 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 12, 2023 |
| April 27, 2023 Fire safety | Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0754 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 12, 2023 |
| April 27, 2023 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 11, 2023 |
| April 27, 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 11, 2023 |
| April 27, 2023 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 June 11, 2023 |
| April 27, 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 11, 2023 |
| April 27, 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 June 11, 2023 |
| April 27, 2023 Standard | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 11, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CYR, MICHAEL Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 8% | 01/01/2009 |
| CYR, PAUL Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 9% | 01/01/2009 |
| CYR, PHILIP Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 8% | 01/01/2009 |
| DAIGLE, MARGARET Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 8% | 01/01/2009 |
| LOUTEN, ROSE MARIE Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 8% | 01/01/2009 |
| MORRILL, JANET Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 8% | 01/01/2009 |
| CYR, PAUL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/15/2016 |
| CYR, PHILIP Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/1996 |
| LOUTEN, ROSE MARIE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1990 |
| CYR, PAUL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/15/2016 |
| CYR, PHILIP Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/15/2016 |
| LOUTEN, ROSE MARIE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1990 |
| CYR, PHILIP Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/1996 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Caribou Healthcare Center, LLC's rating?
Caribou Healthcare Center, LLC has 3 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 Caribou Healthcare Center, LLC receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 11 citations, compared with a Maine average of 10.8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Caribou Healthcare Center, LLC 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 Caribou Healthcare Center, LLC?
It is for profit - limited liability company. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Caribou Healthcare Center, LLC and how do I contact it?
Caribou Healthcare Center, LLC is at 10 Bernadette St, Caribou, ME 04736. Phone: (207) 498-3102.
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.