Nursing Homes in ZIP 04736 (Caribou, ME)
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes operate in ZIP 04736, Caribou, ME, according to the current CMS snapshot, where rated providers average 3.5 out of 5.
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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 04736
Choosing among nursing homes in ZIP 04736
The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.
Families in ZIP 04736, Caribou, ME should ask about Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, care planning, and how concerns are escalated after hours. In-person visits and direct questions remain the most reliable way to judge fit.
Data profile for ZIP 04736
CMS data lets us profile the 2 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 04736: 2 (100%) carry a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at Maine Veterans Home - Caribou (non-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 3.0 to 4.0 out of 5. 112 certified beds are reported across 2 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 4.90 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 9.1%. 1 provider has at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $42,320 in fines.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.5 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | Maine Veterans Home - Caribou (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 112 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 1 |
| Total federal fines | $42,320 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 4.90 |
| Avg RN turnover | 9.1% |
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caribou Rehab and Nursing Center | 3.0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 72 | 63.6% | — | 0 |
| Maine Veterans Home - Caribou | 4.0 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 40 | 36.3% | 9.1% | 2 |
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Data sources
This page is compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, processing date 2026-10-05. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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