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Aroostook County, Maine · Nursing home

Forest Hill Manor

4 of 5 overall from CMS

25 Bolduc Ave, Fort Kent, ME 04743

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At a glance

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Forest Hill Manor is a 45-bed nursing home in Fort Kent, Maine (Aroostook County). CMS rates it 4 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 3.99 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Maine average of 4.34. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $13,627 in the past three years.

Certified beds
45
Residents per day (average)
44.7
Certified since
1994 (32 yrs)

Non profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidLocated in a hospital

Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.

Questions to ask Forest Hill Manor

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $13,627 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
  2. Reported nurse staffing is 3.34 hours per resident on weekends against 3.99 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
  3. About 99.3% of certified beds are in use on an average day. Is there a waiting list, and how long is it?Certified beds and average residents in CMS data

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CMS star ratings

The vertical line marks the Maine average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings

Nurse staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.

What these roles do

Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.

How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 7 hours. The vertical line marks the Maine average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.

Inspection history

Inspectors cited 28 health deficiencies in the past three years. Of these, 1 was at the immediate jeopardy level; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 5 followed a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Oct 16, 2024: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Deficiencies cited at each standard inspection
Inspection dateHealthFire safety
Mar 11, 202630
Feb 20, 2025179
Feb 27, 202481

Maine homes averaged 11.0 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.

Health citations, past three years (28)

  1. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 21, 2026)

  2. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 21, 2026)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 21, 2026)

  4. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 15, 2025)

  5. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2025)

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  1. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2025)

  2. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2025)

  3. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2025)

  4. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2025)

  5. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2025)

  6. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2025)

  7. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2025)

  8. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2025)

  9. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2025)

  10. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2025)

  11. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2025)

  12. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 21, 2025)

  13. JImmediate jeopardy, isolated

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Past Non-Compliance (Sep 17, 2024)

  14. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

    Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 26, 2024)

  15. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 24, 2024)

  16. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2024)

  17. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 20, 2024)

  18. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 20, 2024)

  19. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2024)

  20. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 1, 2024)

  21. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 10, 2024)

  22. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 1, 2024)

  23. BPotential for minimal harm, pattern

    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 1, 2024)

What severity letters A to L mean

Penalties, past three years

DateTypeAmount
Oct 16, 2024Fine$13,627

Maine homes averaged 0.4 fines and $7,431 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $31,093.

Cost

Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.

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Compared within Maine

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for Forest Hill Manor?

Forest Hill Manor has an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 4, staffing is 3 and quality measures is 2.

How many beds does Forest Hill Manor have?

Forest Hill Manor has 45 certified beds. It averages 44.7 residents per day, about 99.3% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Forest Hill Manor?

The home reports 3.99 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1.34 hours from registered nurses. The Maine average is 4.34 hours and 1.05 hours from registered nurses.

Has Forest Hill Manor been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $13,627 in the past three years.

Does Forest Hill Manor accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 205176. Check the official record on Medicare.gov

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