AROOSTOOK HEALTH CENTER
15 HIGHLAND AVE, Mars Hill, ME 04758
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How AROOSTOOK HEALTH CENTER Compares
AROOSTOOK HEALTH CENTER is a 66-bed for-profit nursing facility in Mars Hill, Maine. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Maine average of 2.9 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (8.4%) is above the Maine average of 4.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 66 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 68% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Maine average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.2% — better than the Maine average of 20.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.9% — better than the Maine average of 4.2% (31% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.4% — worse than the Maine average of 4.3% (97% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Maine averages across 78 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask AROOSTOOK HEALTH CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing AROOSTOOK HEALTH CENTER with other nursing homes in Mars Hill.
How is AROOSTOOK HEALTH CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help AROOSTOOK HEALTH CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 16.2% here versus 20.6% across Maine. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help AROOSTOOK HEALTH CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.9% here versus 4.2% across Maine. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is AROOSTOOK HEALTH CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 68% occupancy across 66 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at AROOSTOOK HEALTH CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at AROOSTOOK HEALTH CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Mars Hill
Mars Hill sits in Aroostook County, where adults 65 and older make up about 24.1% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Maine as a whole (20.6% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 16,253 (24.1%)
- Median age
- 48.0 years
- Median household income
- $43,791
- Median home value
- $102,600
Demographics for Aroostook County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Mars Hill.
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