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Forest Hill Manor
25 Bolduc Ave, Fort Kent, ME 04743
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 45 beds, Forest Hill Manor serves Fort Kent in Aroostook County, Maine and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1994.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Maine median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 17, 8 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 62.2 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 44.4.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $14K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day (1.3 RN), close to the Maine median of 4.2.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Aroostook Co. median | Maine median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 28 | 25 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 62.2 | 35.0 | 44.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 4.7 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 49.0% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $13,627 | $11,450 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (7 in the county, 78 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Maine average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 11 Mar 2026, 20 Feb 2025.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×18 E ×7 F ×1 B ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 15 Jul 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Aug 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 16 Oct 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 17 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Oct 2024 | F0943 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Oct 2024 |
| 4 Sep 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Sep 2024 |
| 23 Apr 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 May 2024 |
| 27 Feb 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2024 |
| 27 Feb 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2024 |
| 27 Feb 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2024 |
| 27 Feb 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2024 |
| 27 Feb 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2024 |
| 27 Feb 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2024 |
| 27 Feb 2024 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | B | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct 2024 | Fine | $13,627 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Maine average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Maine median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 25.8% | 24.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.8% | 3.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 28.2% | 25.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.6% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 15.2% | 19.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Northern Maine Medical Center.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Aroostook County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borderview Rehab & Living Ctr | Van Buren | 27 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 33.3 | — | 14 May 2025 |
| Madigan Estates | Houlton | 99 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 25.3 | $11K | 22 May 2025 |
| Maine Veterans Home - Caribou | Caribou | 40 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 35.0 | $42K | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Caribou Rehab and Nursing Center | Caribou | 72 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 31.9 | — | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Aroostook Health Center | Mars Hill | 66 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 31 | 47.0 | — | 17 Dec 2025 |
| High View Rehabilitation and Living CenterSFF Candidate | Madawaska | 51 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 32 | 62.7 | $18K | 9 Apr 2025 |
All 7 facilities in Aroostook County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Forest Hill Manor been cited for?
28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Maine median is 29 per facility.
Has Forest Hill Manor been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $14K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Forest Hill Manor compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a Maine median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Forest Hill Manor?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Forest Hill Manor last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 11 Mar 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.