All citations for Maine Veterans Home - Caribou

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

February 5, 2026

Showing 1 to 5 of 5 citations

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

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 21, 2023).

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

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 21, 2023).

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

    Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0344, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 21, 2023).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 21, 2023).

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

    Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0753, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 21, 2023).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.