Nursing homes in Caribou, ME
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Caribou, part of the Aroostook area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Caribou, Maine, have access to two skilled nursing facilities located within the 04736 ZIP code area of Aroostook County. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Among these local options, the Maine Veterans Home - Caribou currently stands out as the highest-rated facility, having achieved a perfect 5-star rating for its commitment to quality care.
Rating distribution
avg 3★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Caribou
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- CARIBOU NURSING HOME INC1 home
- MAINE VETERANS' HOME1 home
What to look for in Caribou
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Caribou
| MAINE VETERANS HOME - CARIBOU MAINE VETERANS' HOME · Small · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| Caribou Rehab and Nursing Center CARIBOU NURSING HOME INC · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.