MAINE VETERANS HOME - CARIBOU

Inspection history (15)

Records from June 2023 to February 2026.

• February 5, 2026 · D

  Citation F0695

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-02-05 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• February 5, 2026 · B

  Citation F0842

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-02-05 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• February 5, 2026 · G

  Citation F0580

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-02-05 under CMS tag F0580 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• February 5, 2026 · E

  Citation F0880

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-02-05 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• February 5, 2026 · D

  Citation F0607

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-02-05 under CMS tag F0607 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• January 8, 2025 · D

  Citation F0692

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-08 under CMS tag F0692 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-02-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• January 8, 2025 · D

  Citation F0695

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-08 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-02-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• January 8, 2025 · D

  Citation F0550

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-08 under CMS tag F0550 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-02-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• January 8, 2025 · D

  Citation F0561

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-08 under CMS tag F0561 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-02-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• January 8, 2025 · D

  Citation F0657

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-08 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-02-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 6, 2023 · B

  Citation F0623

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-06 under CMS tag F0623 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 6, 2023 · D

  Citation F0637

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-06 under CMS tag F0637 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 6, 2023 · D

  Citation F0655

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-06 under CMS tag F0655 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 6, 2023 · D

  Citation F0604

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-06 under CMS tag F0604 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• June 26, 2023 · G

  Citation F0689

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-06-26 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-06-21. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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Penalties (2)

Total fines on file: $42,320

• February 5, 2026 · Fine

  Citation FINE-139419

  CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $42,320 against this nursing home on 2026-02-05 (Fine ID: 139419). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

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• February 5, 2026 · Payment Denial

  Citation PAYDEN-2026-03-17

  CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting 2026-03-17, lasting 3 days (triggered by inspection on 2026-02-05). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

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Staffing

Latest: 5.13 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)

Ownership

government-state

1. Parent organization: Maine Veterans' Home

   parent · PAC 7416913397

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1. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "Non profit - Other".

   Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

2. Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "Non profit".

   Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

3. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "Non profit - Other".

   Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

4. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "Non profit".

   Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

5. Jul 23, 2026First appeared in our data

   This listing first appeared in the government file we read. That is usually when it entered the file, not the day it opened.

   Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)