Registered name: HIGH VIEW REHABILITATION AND LIVING CENTER
MADAWASKA, ME · Medicare-certified · 51 beds
Needs attention
For-profit
Data as of September 1, 2026·
★★★★★1 of 5 overall
High View Rehab and Nursing Center in Madawaska, ME has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and a recent federal penalty. Staffing is 4.09 hours per resident per day, essentially at the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, while fines totaled $17,917 in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: June 17, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $17,917recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.0852.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
1.31
Licensed practical nurses
0.12
Nurse aides
2.65
Weekend nursing
3.60
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 49%
Registered nurse turnover: 36%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
15.4%3.7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.9%2.3%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
8.8%6.1%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
15.2%3.1%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7.7%15.4%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—32%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
24.2%18.2%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%3.1%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
46.9%43.1%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.9%3%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.1%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—63.5%—
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: K
The home failed to assess bed rail safety, review the risks and benefits, get informed consent, or properly install and maintain the rail. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 700 — 42 CFR §483.25(n) — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to regularly check beds, mattresses, and bed rails to make sure they were safely attached and safe to use. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 909 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: K
The home failed to have enough qualified staff to properly provide food and nutrition services. Cited June 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 801 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to make sure its activities program was led by a qualified professional. Cited June 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 680 — 42 CFR §483.24 — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $17,917 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $17,917 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Apr 9, 2025
8 days
Federal fine
Apr 9, 2025
$17,917
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Occupancy
37.4 residents on an average day (73% of 51 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 33 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.