Borderview Rehabilitation & Living Center

    208 State St, Van Buren, ME 04785
    • Assisted Living
    • Skilled Nursing

    Attentive staff, spotless, trustworthy care

    I'm very pleased with the attentive staff, spotless facility, and consistently trustworthy care - a solid choice for senior living.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.00·(8)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.0
    • Staff

      1.8
    • Meals

      2.0
    • Amenities

      3.0
    • Value

      3.0

    Pros

    • Clean environment
    • Trustworthy caregiving
    • Compassionate direct-care staff

    Cons

    • Inadequate staffing levels
    • Inconsistent staff training and competency
    • Delays in responding to resident care needs
    • Staff conduct and communication tone
    • Gaps in clinical management for chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes)
    • Unreliable meal-service continuity
    • Sanitation and odor concerns in some areas
    • Ineffective conflict-resolution and escalation processes

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews present a mixed picture of care at the facility. Positive comments emphasize a generally clean environment and instances of reliable, compassionate caregiving from direct-care staff. At the same time, a number of operational concerns recur across accounts and influence overall impressions of care quality.

    Care quality appears inconsistent. Several comments describe delays in attending to residents and gaps in the management of chronic conditions such as diabetes. These service shortfalls are described alongside statements that some residents expressed a desire to return home, indicating dissatisfaction with ongoing care. The combination of delayed responses and specific clinical-management concerns suggests variability in clinical oversight and follow-through.

    Staffing and staff behavior are prominent themes. Reviewers indicate insufficient staffing levels and uneven staff training and competency, which reviewers link to slower response times and inconsistent care delivery. There are also concerns about the tone of staff–family interactions and direct-care conduct; several accounts describe confrontational exchanges and poor communication with families. More serious escalation events involving external authorities are reported in a small number of accounts, highlighting weaknesses in conflict-resolution and incident-escalation procedures.

    Dining and nutrition show variability. Multiple comments point to inconsistent meal-service continuity and instances where residents did not receive meals on a reliable schedule. These observations suggest operational issues in kitchen and dining workflows that could affect resident nutrition and satisfaction.

    Facility condition feedback is mixed. While some reviewers praise the facility’s cleanliness, others describe sanitation and odor concerns in certain areas. This indicates that environmental maintenance may be uneven across the building or over time.

    Management and communication emerge as an area needing improvement. Reviewers report poor communication with families, administrative responses that were perceived as threatening or dismissive, and a lack of effective conflict-resolution. These management issues appear to amplify clinical and staffing problems, reducing family confidence in the facility’s ability to address concerns.

    Notable patterns: the reviews are polarized—some families describe trustworthy, caring staff and a clean setting, while others report systemic problems tied to understaffing, inconsistent clinical practices, and weak management communication. Prospective residents and families should follow up with the facility on current staffing ratios, clinical protocols for chronic-condition management, meal-service schedules, environmental maintenance processes, and the facility’s procedures for handling family concerns and escalations before making placement decisions.

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    Medicare Ratings

    5·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Borderview Rehabilitation & Living Center is located at 208 State St, Van Buren, ME, 04785.

    About Borderview Rehabilitation & Living Center

    Borderview Rehabilitation & Living Center sits on State Street in Van Buren, Maine, and has been a part of the community for over 30 years, so it's well-established and manages to serve both short-term and long-term residents who need skilled nursing care or help with daily living. The facility is managed by Mary Richards, who's been in charge since 2000, and while they've had some recent renovations to modernize their spaces, some issues do come up, like inspection reports showing 17 deficiencies including one about infection control, and some concerns about nurse availability and resident rights, such as having a full-time director of nursing or letting residents organize groups, but folks living there get 4.49 nurse hours per day, which is a bit more than the average in Maine, though the nurse turnover rate sits higher than the state average. The center has 55 certified beds and hosts an average of about 26 residents each day, but some sources mention the facility as having up to 108 beds and 53 beds in its assisted living side, so numbers may vary depending on the care area. Staff speak English, and you'll find private phone lines, internet access, and cable TV for residents, plus studio room layouts. The community provides a full range of care options, from residential and sub-nursing care to skilled nursing rehabilitation and hospice, with a dedicated therapy department offering physical, occupational, and speech therapy up to six days a week, which helps many folks regain independence or maintain their abilities. Residents receive care tailored to their needs, whether it's IV therapy, wound care, pain management, or daily activities, and everything's provided in a home-like setting that tries to give people as much independence as possible. Borderview runs as a for-profit, North Country Associates-affiliated location, and though some say the focus is on serving the community with compassion, reports show it's currently not accepting new patients. The Center encourages regular family meetings and open communication, supports social interaction with engaging programs, and offers outdoor spaces for residents who want fresh air. Amenities support daily activities, and supervision is available around the clock, but families and future residents should look at both the strengths and the recent federal inspection results, as the community, which is listed as having both a high user-review score and a 2-star CMS nursing home rating, has its own mix of positives and areas needing more attention.

    People often ask...

    Borderview Rehabilitation & Living Center offers assisted living and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 208 State St, Van Buren, ME 04785.

    No, Borderview Rehabilitation & Living Center does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Maine, the DHHS Division of Licensing & Certification licenses assisted living and residential care facilities, posting statements of deficiency and plans of correction.

    License number249927
    Facility typeNursing Home

    Inspection Reports

    20

    Reports

    38

    Citations

    7

    Complaints

    3

    Years

    07 Oct 2025Complaint
    Found multiple regulatory deficiencies across license posting, resident rights information, refunds, neglect reporting, medication management, emergency procedures, and food safety.
    • Section 2.N.Licensing
    • Section 2.W.1Licensing — Refunds
    • Section 4.Y.1Resident Rights — Information about deficiencies
    • Section 5.25Resident Rights — Mandatory reporting
    • Section 5.IMedications and Treatments
    • Section 5.IMedications and Treatments
    • Section 7.E.7.SAdministration
    • Section 15.10.8Sanitation/dietary services
    • Section 15.13Sanitation/dietary services
    • Section 15.13Sanitation/dietary services
    07 Jul 2025Renewal
    Determined that the operation was in compliance with federal requirements. No deficiencies were cited.
    26 Jun 2025Renewal
    Found substantial compliance with emergency preparedness requirements and no deficiencies were cited.
    14 May 2025Renewal
    Identified deficiencies in resident care, environmental quality, and food service, resulting in required corrective actions.
    • 483.10(i)(1)-(7)Safe/Clean/Comfortable/Homelike Environment
    • 483.24(a)(2)ADL Care Provided for Dependent Residents
    • 483.60(i)(1)(2)Food Procurement, Store/Prepare/Serve-Sanitary
    14 May 2025Renewal
    Identified electrical safety deficiencies, including missing annual tests for non-hospital-grade receptacles in patient care areas and an exposed boiler room electrical box.
    • NFPA 99, Healthcare Facilities Code, 2012 Edition, 6.3.3.2; 6.3.4Receptacle testing interval (non-hospital-grade) in Patient Care Rooms
    • NFPA 99, 2012 Edition 6.3.2.1; NFPA 70 NEC 314.25Electrical installation and boiler room wiring compliance
    14 May 2025Renewal
    Identified multiple violations in cleanliness, resident care, and food safety, including dirty equipment and inadequate oral care, plus improper food temperatures and plumbing gaps.
    • CFR 483.10(i)(1)-(7)Safe/Clean/Comfortable/Homelike Environment
    • CFR 483.24(a)(2)ADL Care Provided for Dependent Residents
    • CFR 483.60(i)(1)-(2)Food Safety Requirements
    14 May 2025Renewal
    Identified deficiencies in electrical systems and equipment, including failure to complete annual receptacle testing and exposed wiring on a boiler pressure switch box.
    • NFPA 101; NFPA 99; NFPA 70Electrical Systems - Maintenance and Testing
    • NFPA 101; NFPA 70Electrical Equipment - Other
    24 Sept 2024Complaint
    Investigated the complaint and found no deficiencies.
    02 Jul 2024Complaint
    Determined substantial compliance with applicable regulations; no deficiencies were cited.
    06 Jun 2024Renewal
    Concluded compliance with applicable federal requirements after a follow-up on-site revisit.
    30 Apr 2024Renewal
    Determined substantial compliance with federal emergency preparedness requirements. No deficiencies cited.
    18 Apr 2024Renewal
    Identified deficiencies during an annual recertification survey in areas including resident rights, quality of care, RN staffing, food service sanitation, and immunizations.
    • 483.10(a)(1)(2)(b)(1)(2)Resident Rights/Exercise of Rights CFR
    • 483.25Quality of Care CFR
    • 483.35(b)(1)RN 8 Hrs/7 days/wk, Full Time DON CFR
    • 483.60(i)(1)(2)Food Procurement, Store/Prepare/Serve-Sanitary CFR
    • 483.80(d)(1)(2)Influenza and Pneumococcal Immunizations CFR
    18 Apr 2024Renewal
    Found deficiencies in resident rights, call bell responsiveness, resident groups, quality of care, RN coverage, food safety, and immunizations. Noted gaps in care practices and governance during the on-site review.
    • 42 CFR 483.10Resident Rights/Exercise of Rights
    • 42 CFR 483.10(f)Resident/Family Group and Response
    • 42 CFR 483.25Quality of Care
    • 42 CFR 483.35(b)RN 8 Hrs/7 days/Wk, Full Time DON
    • 42 CFR 483.60(i)Food Procurement,Store/Prepare/Serve-Sanitary
    • 42 CFR 483.80Influenza and Pneumococcal Immunizations
    18 Apr 2024Renewal
    Observed safety deficiencies: chairs stored in an exit stair and inadequate maintenance of the sprinkler system.
    • NFPA 101Means of Egress - General
    • NFPA 101; NFPA 25Sprinkler System - Maintenance and Testing
    18 Apr 2024Renewal
    Investigated two deficiencies: egress obstructed by chairs on an exit stair and sprinkler system maintenance/testing not performed per NFPA standards.
    • NFPA 101Means of Egress - General CFRs: NFPA 101
    • NFPA 101Sprinkler System - Maintenance and Testing
    05 Mar 2024Complaint
    Concluded substantial compliance with the applicable regulations governing the program.
    05 Mar 2024Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and concluded substantial compliance with applicable long-term care requirements.
    06 Feb 2024Complaint
    Investigated a facility-reported incident and determined compliance with federal long-term care requirements. No deficiencies were cited.
    24 Jan 2024Complaint
    Found deficiencies in medication management and storage, including failure to follow residents' self-administration choices, unsecured medications in resident rooms, and expired medications.
    • 7.2.1 Medications and Treatments
    • 7.3.2 Medications and Treatments
    • 13.10.2 Staffing
    15 Aug 2023Infection Control
    Found no deficiencies during a focused infection control survey.

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