Aroostook Health Center
Nursing Home · Mars Hill, ME
CMS certification number205018
Contact & location
15 Highland AveMars Hill, ME 04758
Aroostook County
- Phone
- (207) 768-4915
- ZIP code
- 04758 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 66
- Residents per day
- 47.9 (73% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- The Aroostook Medical Center
- Medicare certified since
- January 4, 1967
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.95 (state 4.34 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.94 (state 1.05 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.51 (state 0.45 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.50 (state 2.83 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.39 (state 3.92 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- —
- RN turnover
- —
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- December 17, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 15.0 (state 11.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 31 health · 13 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-17 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-28 |
| 2025-12-17 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-29 |
| 2025-12-17 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-28 |
| 2025-12-17 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-28 |
| 2025-12-17 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-28 |
| 2025-12-17 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-28 |
| 2025-12-17 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-28 |
| 2025-12-17 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-28 |
| 2025-12-17 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-29 |
| 2025-12-17 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. F0882 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-28 |
| 2025-12-17 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-28 |
| 2025-12-17 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-28 |
| 2025-12-17 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-28 |
| 2025-12-17 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-28 |
| 2025-12-17 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-28 |
| 2024-10-17 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-27 |
| 2024-10-17 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-27 |
| 2024-10-17 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-30 |
| 2024-10-17 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-27 |
| 2024-10-17 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-10-17 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-13 |
| 2024-10-17 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-13 |
| 2024-10-17 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-10-17 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-30 |
| 2024-10-03 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-14 |
| 2023-09-21 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-05 |
| 2023-09-21 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-05 |
| 2023-09-21 | Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised. F0811 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-05 |
| 2023-09-21 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-05 |
| 2023-09-21 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-05 |
| 2023-09-21 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-05 |
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Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Dobson, Samuel (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bell, Carol (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Duncan, Richard (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Herweh, John (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Johnson, Holly (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Roark, Deborah (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| ST Pierre, Steve (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thompson, Bryan (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Towle, Jane (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wilcox, Mark (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dobson, Samuel (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dentry, Timothy (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Eastern Maine Healthcare Services (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Aroostook Health Center?
Aroostook Health Center has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Maine.
How many beds does Aroostook Health Center have?
It has 66 certified beds and cares for about 48 residents per day.
Has Aroostook Health Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Aroostook Health Center?
(207) 768-4915. The facility is located at 15 Highland Ave, Mars Hill, ME 04758.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.