Cycle 1
Health 2025-07-02 · Fire 2025-07-02
11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)
Caribou, ME
Caribou Rehab and Nursing Center
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 11 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
10 Bernadette St, Caribou, ME
(207) 498-3102
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
72
Certified beds
Average residents
67
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1993-01-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.70
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.42
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
3.78
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.00
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
40%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
44%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.7 |
1.4
1.3 pts worse
|
1.9
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.3 |
2.1
1.2 pts worse
|
1.8
1.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.1% |
90.7%
6.4 pts better
|
93.4%
3.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.5% |
4.3%
0.2 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 2.3% |
10.7%
8.4 pts better
|
11.4%
9.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.8% |
5.5%
1.3 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 19.5% |
17.0%
2.5 pts worse
|
19.6%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 11.8% |
21.0%
9.2 pts better
|
16.7%
4.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.0%
About the same
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 31.4% |
29.6%
1.8 pts worse
|
16.3%
15.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 24.8% |
25.7%
0.9 pts better
|
14.9%
9.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 3.4% |
1.3%
2.1 pts worse
|
1.0%
2.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.9% |
2.7%
0.2 pts worse
|
1.7%
1.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 34.0% |
29.8%
4.2 pts worse
|
19.8%
14.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.8% |
4.4%
3.4 pts worse
|
5.1%
2.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 71.3% |
71.2%
0.1 pts better
|
81.7%
10.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 15.6% |
15.6%
About the same
|
12.0%
3.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.4%
1.4 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.1% |
74.5%
22.6 pts better
|
79.7%
17.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 5.8% |
20.5%
14.7 pts better
|
23.9%
18.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-06-26 · Fire 2024-06-26
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Cycle 3
Health 2023-04-27 · Fire 2023-04-27
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-02
E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2025-08-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-02
E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2025-07-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-02
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-07-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-02
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-08-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-27
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
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.
Corrected 2023-06-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-27
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-06-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-27
K754 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
Corrected 2023-06-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-27
K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2023-06-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-27
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-06-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-27
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-06-12
Inspection history
Recent health citations
H · Actual harm
2025-11-05
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Not marked corrected
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-02
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-08-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-02
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-07-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-02
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-08-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-02
F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2025-08-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-02
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-08-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-02
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-08-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-02
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-08-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-02
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-08-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-02
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2025-08-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-05
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-07-20
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-26
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-08-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-26
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-08-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-26
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-08-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-26
F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2024-08-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-26
F945 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
Corrected 2024-08-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-07
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-04-24
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-27
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-06-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-27
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-06-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-27
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-06-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-27
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-06-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-27
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-06-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-27
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-06-11
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Cyr, Paul
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Cyr, Michael
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Cyr, Philip
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Daigle, Margaret
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Louten, Rose Marie
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Morrill, Janet
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Cyr, Paul
Corporate Director · Individual
Cyr, Paul
Corporate Officer · Individual
Cyr, Philip
Corporate Director · Individual
Cyr, Philip
Corporate Officer · Individual
Cyr, Philip
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Louten, Rose Marie
Corporate Director · Individual
Louten, Rose Marie
Corporate Officer · Individual
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