Nursing Homes in ZIP 04736 (Caribou, ME)
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes operate in ZIP 04736, Caribou, ME, per the current CMS data, where rated providers average 3.5 out of 5.
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Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, care for people who need ongoing nursing, rehabilitation following a hospital stay, or long-term residential support. CMS inspects them about once a year and issues Five-Star ratings covering health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 04736
Choosing among nursing homes in ZIP 04736
The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the particular services someone requires. Ratings pull those signals into a single number, but they cannot stand in for a visit or a conversation with the staff.
For families in ZIP 04736, Caribou, ME, the key questions are Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, how care plans are set, and how problems are escalated overnight or on weekends. A personal visit plus direct questions is still the surest way to judge whether a provider fits.
Data profile for ZIP 04736
Using CMS data, we can profile the 2 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 04736: 2 (100%) carry a published overall star rating. Recorded ownership divides as 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 4.0 out of 5 at Maine Veterans Home - Caribou (non-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 3.0 to 4.0 out of 5. 2 of these providers report 112 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 4.90 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 9.1% where reported. 1 provider carries at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $42,320.
| 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 draws on the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, processing date 2026-10-06. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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