Borderview Rehab & Living Ctr
208 State Street, Van Buren, ME 04785 · Aroostook County · (207) 868-5211
27 certified beds, about 25 residents a day · For profit - Individual · Medicare and Medicaid since 1993
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 205090 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 2, 2026, inspectors cited 0 health deficiencies (the Maine average is 10.8, the national average 9.2).
None of its 9 health citations since April 2024 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 5.32 hours per resident per day, against 4.34 across Maine and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.34 of those hours.
57.4% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Maine average 46.7%).
CMS links it to North Country Associates, an affiliated group of 9 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 9 health citations on file.
June 2, 2026Standard inspection · 0 citations
May 14, 2025Standard inspection · 3 citations
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, the facility failed to adequately maintain maintenance and housekeeping services necessary to maintain the facility in good repair and sanitary condition for 3of 3 days of survey (5/12/25, 5/13/25, and 5/14/25).
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, the facility failed to provide residents with oral care for 1 of 6 residents observed (Resident #21 [R21]).
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interviews, the facility failed to ensure food temperatures were maintained at the proper holding temperature for 1 of 3 meal services observed. (5/12/25, lunch meal). In addition, the facility failed to ensure that plumbing fixtures were properly installed to prevent backflow as required by the Maine State Plumbing Code for 2 of 3 days of survey (5/13/25, 5/14/25).
April 18, 2024Standard inspection · 6 citations
- E Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews the facility failed to respond to resident call bell requests for assistance in a manner that maintained or enhanced their dignity for 3 of 12 residents (Resident [R] 18, R7, R13).
- E Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of Resident Council meeting minutes and interview, the facility failed to document results of the grievances voiced by members of the Resident Council for 3 of 3 months reviewed (January, February, March 2024).
- E Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to use the services of a Registered Nurse (RN) for at least 8 consecutive hours a day, 7 days a week, for 5 of 62 days reviewed for RN coverage (October 2023 and December 2023).
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews, and interview the facility failed to ensure that physician orders were followed for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. (Resident [R] 8).
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview the facility failed to ensure kitchen staff properly wore hair nets by leaving hair uncovered and unrestrained for 1 of 3 days of survey (4/17/24).
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents were offered pneumococcal vaccinations in accordance with the Centers for Disease and Prevention Control (CDC) recommendations for 2 of 5 residents reviewed for immunizations (Resident [R] 7, and R16).
Fire safety inspections
8 fire safety citations on file: 5 on June 2, 2026, 2 on May 14, 2025, 1 on April 18, 2024.
Every fire safety citation8 citations
- F Install noncombustible or limited-combustible interior walls.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- D Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- C Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- D Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- D Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 5.32 | 4.34 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.34 | 1.05 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.71 | 3.92 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.13 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.84 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 57.4% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 57.1% | 40.2% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS expects 3.91 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 5.57 on weekdays and 4.71 on weekends, 15% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 22.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 5.15 in April to June 2025 to 5.32 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 5.32 | 1.34 | 5.57 | 4.71 | 22.0% | 0 of 90 | 25 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 5.60 | 1.43 | 5.82 | 5.02 | 13.9% | 0 of 92 | 25 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 5.39 | 1.28 | 5.62 | 4.81 | 8.4% | 0 of 92 | 25 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 5.15 | 1.21 | 5.44 | 4.41 | 13.9% | 0 of 91 | 26 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Maine, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.35 | 1.06 | 4.52 | 3.95 | 9.2% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Maine | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 36.8 | 24.4 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.6 | 4.3 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 23.2 | 20.2 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 30.2 | 20.8 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 35.9 | 16.1 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: BORDERVIEW HOLDINGS CORP. CMS links this home to North Country Associates, a group of 9 nursing homes averaging 2.6 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F Lunt Martial Trust | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 25% | 05/01/2011 |
| Beliveau, Severin | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 12% | 12/19/2002 |
| Lunt, Jean | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 25% | 12/19/2002 |
| Orestis, John | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 38% | 12/19/2002 |
| Cyr, Glen | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 01/01/2008 | |
| Cyr, Glen | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2008 | |
| Richards, Mary | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/01/2000 | |
| Beliveau, Severin | Limited partnership interest | Individual | 12/09/2002 | |
| Lunt, Jean | Limited partnership interest | Individual | 12/09/2002 | |
| Orestis, John | Limited partnership interest | Individual | 12/09/2002 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on May 14, 2025: "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."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on May 14, 2025: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on May 14, 2025: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- How many nurses and aides work each shift, nights and weekends included?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on April 18, 2024: "Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis."
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Maine Veterans Home - Caribou Caribou, 21 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 14 citations
- High View Rehabilitation and Living Center Madawaska, 22.5 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 36 citations
Maine contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Maine. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Maine DHHS Division of Licensing and Certification, Nursing Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, (800) 499-0229. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Maine DLC Licensed Provider Search, where Maine publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Borderview Rehab & Living Ctr's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Borderview Rehab & Living Ctr 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Borderview Rehab & Living Ctr get at its last inspection?
- 0 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on June 2, 2026. The Maine average is 10.8.
- Has Borderview Rehab & Living Ctr been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Borderview Rehab & Living Ctr accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Borderview Rehab & Living Ctr?
- CMS lists 10 owners and managers, and links the home to North Country Associates. Legal business name: BORDERVIEW HOLDINGS CORP.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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