Deficiency Index

Borderview Rehab & Living CTR

Van Buren, Maine · CCN 205090

14 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
45
Surveys
14
Harm or worse
0
Immediate jeopardy
0
The record, 2010–2025
’10’15’20’25
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Harm or worseNone

No finding on record has been cited at harm level or above.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file11/14

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
27
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Chain
NORTH COUNTRY ASSOCIATES
County
Aroostook · rural
Medicare-certified since
1993

CMS ratings

Overall
5
Health inspection
5
Staffing
4
Quality measures
2

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Since 2021, this facility recorded fewer weighted findings than most of its peer group.

Weighted by harm level, against 25 for-profit facilities with fewer than 66 beds in Maine.

Last survey on record

May 14, 2025

544 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day5.324.14
Registered-nurse hours per resident day1.34—
Annual nurse turnover57.4%46.7%

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

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ—K—L—
Actual harmG—H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD642.9%E535.7%F214.3%
No harm, potential for minimalA—B17.1%C—
CMS’s current file: 14 of the 45 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F8122×

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • F5501×

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • F5651×

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

  • F5841×

    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.

  • F6571×

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Borderview Rehab & Living CTR, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF835Oct 5, 2022

    Based on record reviews, Administration failed to ensure that the Plan of Correction for an identified deficiency from the Federal Monitoring Survey (FMS) on 7/23/19 and the Life Safety Code Survey of 4/8//21 was completed. This has the potential to effect all residents in the facility. Findings: On 10/3/22 at approximately 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., during an Life Safety Code Survey, it was determined that K353 would be recited for the same issues that were cited during a Life Safety Code Survey of 4/8/21 an FMS on 7/23/19. In review of the facility POC submitted on 10/15/19, indicated that a contracter was scheduled to completed the work between 10/22/19 to 10/24/19. On 4/8/21 the facility was again cited K353. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF867Oct 5, 2022

    Based on record review, the facility's Quality Assurance Committee failed to ensure that the Plan of Correction(POC) for an identified deficiency from the Federal Monitoring Survey (FMS) on 7/23/19 and the Life Safety Code Survey of 4/8//21 was completed. This has the potential to effect all residents in the facility. Finding: On 10/3/22 at approximately 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., during an Life Safety Code Survey, it was determined that K353 would be recited for the same issues that were cited during a Life Safety Code Survey of 4/8/21 an FMS on 7/23/19. In review of the facility POC submitted on 10/15/19 indicated that a contracter was scheduled to complete the work between 10/22/19 to 10/24/19. On 4/8/21 the facility was again cited K353. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584May 14, 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 sanitary condition for 3of 3 days of survey (5/12/25, 5/13/25, and 5/14/25). Findings: 1. On 5/12/25 at 12:00 p.m., during an observation in the dining room, the surveyor observed the ice/water machine had heavy dust on the side vent panel, the chrome front and drip tray were noted to be coated in a white buildup and the drip tray had peeled coating exposing rusted metal. 2. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF550Apr 18, 2024

    Based on observations and interviews the facility failed to respond to resident call bell requests for assistance in a manner that maintained or enhanced their dignity for 3 of 12 residents (Resident [R] 18, R7, R13). Findings: 1. On 4/17/24 at 8:35 a.m., R18 stated that he/she feels there is not enough staff at times; this morning (during night shift), they turned off my call bell and didn't check to see what I needed and at times I may need my brief changed or my urinal emptied, and they just wait for day shift to do it. Another surveyor observed R18 call bell was activated to request assistance with his/her brief and noted the call bell was turned off from a location other than the resident's room. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF565Apr 18, 2024

    Based on review of Resident Council meeting minutes and interview, the facility failed to document results of the grievances voiced by members of the Resident Council for 3 of 3 months reviewed (January, February, March 2024). Finding: 1. In review of Resident Council meeting minutes from January 25, 2024, grievances were voiced regarding call bells taking a while to answer and reported to Director of Nursing Services (DNS) French toast were served cold for breakfast that morning and reported to Food Service Director. 2. In review of Resident Council meeting minutes from February 29, 2024, grievances were voiced regarding call bells take a long time to be answered and reported to Director of Nursing. 3. […]

Read 20 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 20 of 45 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • May 14, 2025Standard3 findings
  • Apr 18, 2024Standard6 findings
  • Dec 28, 2022Complaint2 findings
  • Oct 5, 2022Standard5 findings
  • Apr 8, 2021Standard4 findings
  • Jun 5, 2019Standard3 findings
  • Jun 27, 2018Standard2 findings
  • Jun 7, 2017Standard2 findings
Show the 6 earlier surveys
  • Jun 22, 2016Standard2 findings
  • Nov 30, 2015Complaint2 findings
  • Apr 9, 2015Standard3 findings
  • Apr 17, 2014Standard2 findings
  • Jan 10, 2013—5 findings
  • Sep 16, 2010—4 findings

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

Comparable facilities

The nearest facilities to this one in the same peer group, by weighted findings.

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