High View Rehabilitation And Living Center
Madawaska, ME · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 205114) · 51 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $17,917 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (207) 728-3338 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
High View Rehabilitation And Living Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below Maine's state average of 3.09. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
High View reports 4.09 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.31 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.0%.
High View Rehabilitation And Living Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $17,917.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus program for persistently underperforming facilities.
About this facility
High View Rehabilitation And Living Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Madawaska, Aroostook County, Maine, certified since 1993 for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility is licensed for 51 beds and reports an average daily census of 37.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, High View holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Maine state average of 3.09. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 out of 5, and staffing rating of 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels average 4.09 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.31 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $17,917.00, and 1 instance of payment denial for this facility.
CMS has designated High View as an 'SFF Candidate' under the Special Focus Facility program. This designation identifies facilities CMS has found to have a history of persistent poor quality of care, more numerous or more severe problems than other nursing homes, and which are subject to increased inspection frequency. Families should review the full inspection history on Medicare Care Compare.
No chain affiliation data is provided, and there is no record of an ownership change within the past 12 months for this facility.
Data reflects CMS Care Compare records as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
High View has an overall rating of 1 out of 5, below the Maine state average of 3.09.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, High View is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 4.09 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.31 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is 49.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $17,917.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
There is no abuse icon flagged in the data, but CMS has designated High View as an 'SFF Candidate,' meaning it has a history of persistent poor quality of care and is subject to increased inspections.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
High View is certified for 51 beds and has an average daily census of 37.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on January 1, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; High View scores 1, 1, 4, and 3 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 2077283338 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2077283338 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/205114?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.