Caribou Rehab and Nursing Center
10 BERNADETTE ST, Caribou, ME 04736
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How Caribou Rehab and Nursing Center Compares
Caribou Rehab and Nursing Center is a 72-bed for-profit nursing facility in Caribou, Maine. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Maine average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 4 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (10.9%) is below the Maine average of 20.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 72 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 88% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Caribou, the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Maine average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.4% — better than the Maine average of 20.2% (39% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 5.2% — worse than the Maine average of 4.1% (27% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.8% — worse than the Maine average of 4.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 10.9% — better than the Maine average of 20.5% (46% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Maine averages across 78 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Caribou Rehab and Nursing Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Caribou Rehab and Nursing Center with other nursing homes in Caribou.
What keeps Caribou Rehab and Nursing Center's quality measures rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Caribou Rehab and Nursing Center keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 12.4% here versus 20.2% across Maine. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Caribou Rehab and Nursing Center doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.2% here versus 4.1% across Maine. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Caribou Rehab and Nursing Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Caribou Rehab and Nursing Center lag behind other Caribou options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Caribou Rehab and Nursing 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 Caribou
Caribou 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 Caribou.
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