Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Caribou, Maine
1 of 2 nursing homes in Caribou (50%) meet our strict criteria. The Maine statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 1 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
4.5
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
112
across 2 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 Grade F
$7,901 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/2
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Caribou, Maine, is limited with only 2 facilities available, of which only 1 is recommended. Families should be aware that while the top facility, Caribou Rehab and Nursing Center, has a solid rating of 4 stars, it also falls into a caution tier due to past fines.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 1 Caribou Rehab and Nursing Center (70) — Caribou Rehab and Nursing Center boasts a solid CMS 4★ rating, reflecting its commitment to quality care. With a Trust Score of 70/100 and a Grade B, this facility provides a reliable environment with no fines, ensuring peace of mind for residents and their families.
The other 1 Caribou facility didn't qualify — 0 carry Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $7K.
Recommended
Caribou Rehab and Nursing Center boasts a solid CMS 4★ rating, reflecting its commitment to quality care. With a Trust Score of 70/100 and a Grade B, this facility provides a reliable environment with no fines, ensuring peace of mind for residents and their families.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Hidden Gem
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Caribou Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 4 stars | 4.5 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
What Disqualified the Other 1?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $7,901
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Caribou Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Caribou's city average is 4.5 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 2 Caribou facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Caribou avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Caribou facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Caribou, ME are recommended?
1 of 2 nursing homes in Caribou (50%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Caribou "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Caribou?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.