BORDERVIEW REHAB & LIVING CTR
208 STATE STREET, Van Buren, ME 04785
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 BORDERVIEW REHAB & LIVING CTR Compares
BORDERVIEW REHAB & LIVING CTR is a 27-bed for-profit nursing facility in Van Buren, Maine. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Maine average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (7.9%) is above the Maine average of 4.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 27 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Maine average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.0% — better than the Maine average of 20.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 7.9% — worse than the Maine average of 4.2% (87% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.3% — worse than the Maine average of 4.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 30.5% — worse than the Maine average of 20.5% (49% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Maine averages across 78 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BORDERVIEW REHAB & LIVING CTR
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BORDERVIEW REHAB & LIVING CTR with other nursing homes in Van Buren.
How is BORDERVIEW REHAB & LIVING CTR addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is BORDERVIEW REHAB & LIVING CTR doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.9% here versus 4.2% across Maine. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is BORDERVIEW REHAB & LIVING CTR doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 30.5% here versus 20.5% across Maine. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does BORDERVIEW REHAB & LIVING CTR maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 27 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BORDERVIEW REHAB & LIVING CTR?
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 BORDERVIEW REHAB & LIVING CTR?
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 Van Buren
Van Buren 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 Van Buren.
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