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.