Aroostook Health Center
Mars Hill, Maine · CCN 205018
15 surveys since 2010, and no finding has been recorded at harm level.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 63
- Surveys
- 15
- Harm or worse
- 0
- Immediate jeopardy
- 0
No finding on record has been cited at harm level or above.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 66
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Independent
- County
- Aroostook · rural
- Medicare-certified since
- 1967
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 1
- Health inspection
- 1
- Staffing
- 4
- Quality measures
- 1
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat fewer weighted findings than its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 22 for-profit facilities of 66–99 beds in Maine.
Last survey on record
Dec 17, 2025
327 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 4.95 | 4.04 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.94 | — |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D1548.4% | E1548.4% | F13.2% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F5502×
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- F6572×
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- F6772×
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- F6842×
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F7562×
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Aroostook Health Center, in the surveyor’s own words.
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Oct 17, 2024
Based on observations, record review, and interview the facility failed to ensure that the Water Management Plan was fully developed/implemented to prevent the growth and spread of legionella and other water-borne pathogens, and failed to maintain an Infection Control Program designed to prevent the development and transmission of disease and infection related to urinary catheter drainage bags for 2 of 3 residents reviewed with a foley catheter (Resident #38[R38], and [R4]). Findings: 1. On 10/16/24, the surveyor was provided with the facility's new Water Management Plan,, dated 9/19/23, for Northern Light Health Continuing Care. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF550Dec 17, 2025
Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to promote care to residents in a manner that maintains each resident's dignity for 2 of 3 days of survey (12/15/25 and 12/16/25).On 12/15/2025 at 11:35 a.m., during an observation of the dining room meal service, 2 surveyors observed staff serve meals to residents. R2, R4, and R5 were observed sitting at 3 separate tables shared with other residents. At 11:46 a.m., all residents had been served a meal, except for R2, R4, and R5. At 11:47 a.m., during an interview with 2 surveyors, the Nurse Manager stated their trays come on another cart and they never know who is going to eat in the dining room. At 11:54 a.m., all residents were observed to have their meals. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF578Dec 17, 2025
Based on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that the resident and/or resident representative was provided with written information, concerning the right to accept or refuse medical or surgical treatment and/or formulate an advanced directive, or appoint a surrogate, was completed for 2 of 3 residents reviewed for advanced directives (Resident #1 [R1] and R3).Findings: 1. On 12/15/25, R1's clinical record was reviewed and indicated that R1 was admitted to the facility March 2024. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Dec 17, 2025
Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to adequately maintain maintenance and housekeeping services necessary to maintain the facility in good repair and in a homelike environment on 3 of 3 days of survey (12/15/25, 12/16/25 and 12/17/25).Findings:On 12/15/25 at 8:45 a.m. upon entrance to the facility for their annual recertification, 3 surveyors observed the environment in a non-homelike environment with emergency light fixtures, call lights not being attached to the walls leaving visible wires. The thermostat near the front room did not have a cover on it. The wallpaper was removed leaving primed and unpainted surfaces throughout the hallways of the facility. In the charting area near station 1 nursing station the light switch did not have a cover. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF628Dec 17, 2025
Based on record reviews, facility policy review, and interviews, the facility failed to issue a written transfer/bed hold notice to a resident and their legal representative for a facility-initiated transfer/discharge for 2 of 4 sampled residents transferred/discharged to an acute care facility (Residents #1 [R1] and R33). In addition, the facility failed to notify (at least monthly) the Ombudsman office of transfer/discharges that have occurred since September 2025. Findings: The facility policy, Bed Holds and Returns, revised 3/2025, indicated that all residents/representatives are provided written information regarding the facility and state bed-hold policies, which address holding or reserving a resident's bed during periods of absence (hospitalization or therapeutic leave). […]
Read 20 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 20 of 63 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Dec 17, 2025Standard15 findings
- Oct 17, 2024Standard9 findings
- Oct 3, 2024Complaint1 finding
- Sep 21, 2023Standard6 findings
- Jun 22, 2022Standard and complaint1 finding
- May 26, 2021Standard5 findings
- Jun 19, 2019Standard2 findings
- Dec 10, 2018Complaint1 finding
Show the 7 earlier surveys
- Jun 14, 2017Standard and complaint4 findings
- Jul 13, 2016Standard2 findings
- May 7, 2015Standard5 findings
- Aug 21, 2014Complaint3 findings
- Apr 10, 2014Standard2 findings
- Feb 7, 2013—2 findings
- Sep 24, 2010—5 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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