ElderGrade
D

53.2/100

Below average

High View Rehabilitation And Living Center

517 Riverview St, Madawaska, ME 04756

CMS 1/5 stars #7 of 7 in Aroostook County (207) 728-3338
Certified beds
51
Occupancy
73%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Special Focus Facility

    CMS has placed this home in its Special Focus Facility program for a persistent pattern of poor care. These homes get inspected twice as often.

  • 4 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $17,917 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

7.2/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -20 for 3 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -2.8 for 25 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

22/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.4 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.31 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 12% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 49% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

6/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $17,917 in federal fines across 1 action(s)
  • -2 for 1 denial(s) of Medicare payment for new admissions

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 54 (grade D) — CMS Special Focus Facility
  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.09 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.31 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.60 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 49.00%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 32 citations

Last standard health inspection: April 9, 2025 (1 year ago).

K Apr 9, 2025 F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

K Apr 9, 2025 F0700

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Cor...

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

K Apr 9, 2025 F0909

Environmental Deficiencies

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

E Apr 9, 2025 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 9, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 9, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 9, 2025 F0883

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 9, 2025 F0558

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
COTE-DAIGLE, NANCY Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
DUGAL, LOUIS Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
DUGAL, LOUIS Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
ASTLE, DENISE Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about High View Rehabilitation And Living Center

What is the ElderGrade for High View Rehabilitation And Living Center? +

High View Rehabilitation And Living Center holds an ElderGrade of D (53.2 out of 100), which we describe as "below average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at High View Rehabilitation And Living Center? +

Residents receive an average of 4.09 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has High View Rehabilitation And Living Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 4 of the 32 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does High View Rehabilitation And Living Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, High View Rehabilitation And Living Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.