All citations for Aroostook Health Center

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

December 17, 2025

Showing 26 to 44 of 44 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0362, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 16, 2025).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2026).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 16, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 27, 2024).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0645, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of October 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 1, 2024).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of October 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 13, 2024).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0699, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 13, 2024).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of October 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2024).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of October 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 30, 2024).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 3, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 14, 2024).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 5, 2023).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 5, 2023).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0688, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 5, 2023).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 5, 2023).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0781, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 5, 2023).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 5, 2023).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 5, 2023).

  18. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 5, 2023).

  19. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 5, 2023).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.