Aroostook Health Center
Mars Hill, ME · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 205018) · 66 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (207) 768-4915 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Aroostook Health Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Maine state average of 3.09 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, while its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Aroostook Health Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.95 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.94 RN hours per resident per day, and holds a CMS staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover data was not reported for this facility.
Aroostook Health Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. This facility is not flagged with the CMS abuse icon and is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Aroostook Health Center is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Mars Hill, Maine, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since January 1967. The facility is licensed for 66 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 47.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Aroostook Health Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Maine state average of 3.09 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measure (QM) rating of 1 star, and staffing rating of 4 stars. These four ratings together make up CMS's overall assessment methodology, with the overall rating weighted most heavily toward the health inspection component.
On nurse staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing hours of 4.95 hours per resident per day, including 0.94 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover data was not provided in this listing.
Regarding regulatory penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials on record.
This facility is not flagged with the CMS abuse icon, and it is not currently listed under the CMS Special Focus Facility program. There is no indication in this data that ownership changed within the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation was reported.
Families should independently verify current ratings, inspection details, and any recent changes by visiting CMS Medicare Care Compare directly.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Aroostook Health Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below Maine's state average of 3.09 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.95 hours per resident per day, including 0.94 RN hours per resident per day, earning a 4-star CMS staffing rating; turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, this facility does not carry the CMS abuse icon and is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 66 certified beds and an average daily census of 47.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation was reported in this data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 4, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scored 1, 1, 4, and 1 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 2077684915 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2077684915 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/205018?state=ME.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.