Forest Hill Manor
25 Bolduc Ave, Fort Kent, ME 04743 · Aroostook County · (207) 834-3915
45 certified beds, about 45 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1994
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 205176 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 11, 2026, inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the Maine average is 10.8, the national average 9.2).
Of 28 health citations since February 2024, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (1 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $13,627 in the last three years; the largest was $13,627, and the latest is dated October 16, 2024.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.99 hours per resident per day, against 4.34 across Maine and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.34 of those hours.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 28 health citations on file.
March 11, 2026Standard inspection · 3 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews the facility failed to promote care to residents in a manner that maintains each resident's dignity for 1 of 2 lunch dining services observed (3/9/26).
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to obtain a provider order, complete an assessment, and monitor for the use of a seatbelt while in a motorized wheelchair for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for restraints (Resident #40 [R40]).
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interviews, the facility failed to prepare food under sanitary conditions for 1 of 3 days of survey. (3/9/26)
July 15, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, and interviews, the facility failed to provide physician ordered respiratory services requiring specific types of respiratory care and services including supplemental oxygen and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and/or bilevel positive airway pressure (BIPAP) treatments for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for respiratory care (Resident # 1 [R1]).1. R1's clinical record has a provider written order dated 6/30/25 at 1305 [1:05 p.m.] 1. Please check pulse ox (oxygen saturation rate) 4x [times]/shift. Call covering provider if SpO2 (peripheral capillary oxygen saturation rate) < [less than] 90% while awake or < [less than] 88% when sleeping. R1's clinical record Nursing Narrative Note: dated 7/3/25 at 3:30 p.m. states, SpO2 88%, 89%, 93%, 94%. [...]
February 20, 2025Standard inspection · 13 citations
- F Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure sufficient direct care staff were scheduled and on duty to meet the needs of residents that reside in the facility. This has the potential to affect all residents needing assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL's).
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, the facility failed to adequately provide housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain resident equipment and the building in good repair, homelike, and in a sanitary condition on 2 of 2 units (Skilled Nursing Unit [SNF] and Long Term Care Unit [LTC]).
- E Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to update/revise care plans for the use of Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) for 2 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident #26 [R26] and [R27])
- E Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that hot water temperatures in resident rooms did not exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit and that blue floor tiles in the Skilled Unit hallway were completely glued to the floor creating a possible trip hazard, on 2 of 3 days of survey (2/18-2/19/25).
- E Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interview, the facility failed to maintain respiratory equipment in a sanitary manner to help prevent the development and transmission of disease and infection related to respiratory care for 3 of 5 residents reviewed for respiratory care (Resident #11 [R11], [R27] and [R33]).
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, the facility failed to implement infection prevention measures for 2 of 3 days of survey (2/18/25 and 2/19/25) and failed to fully develop/implement a water management program to prevent the growth and spread of Legionella and other water-borne pathogens in the area of monitoring for control measures for 1 of 1 review of water management program.
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to notify timely the Medical Provider of abnormal laboratory results that required further tests to determine cause and the Resident Representative (RR) with results of abnormal labs when results were requested, for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for hospitalization (Resident # [R42]).
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a person-centered comprehensive care plan was developed in the area of Diabetes for 1 of 13 residents reviewed (Resident #13 [R13])
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure physician orders were followed for 1 of 5 sampled residents for unnecessary medications (Resident #13 [R13]).
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to recognize a potential significant weight loss for 1 of 5 sampled residents reviewed for nutrition (Resident #30 [R30]).
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure all expired drugs and biologicals, available for resident use, had been removed from 1 of 2 medication storage units (skilled nursing unit), and 1 of 1 medication storage refrigerator (medication storage refrigerator long term care unit).
- D Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to notify the provider of abnormal laboratory results timely for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for hospitalization (Resident #42 [R42]).
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, facility policy review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents were offered pneumococcal immunizations for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for immunizations (Resident #34 [R34]).
October 16, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- J Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on the facility reported incident dated 9/17/24, review of the facility's investigation report dated 9/17/24, facility's investigation follow-up report dated 9/20/24, facility policy, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to protect a resident from being sexually harmed, and potentially being emotionally harmed and causing the resident to sustain emotional fear, sadness, and embarrassment for 1 of 1 resident sampled for abuse (Resident #1 [R1]). A reasonable person could have psychosocial harm.
- D Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to implement and maintain an effective training program which includes, at a minimum, training on abuse, neglect, exploitation and misappropriation of resident property by failing to ensure that 2 of 3 unlicensed staff reviewed for in-service training completed the required training (Staff #1, and Staff #2).
September 4, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, the facility's bathing schedule, and facility's bathing documentation, and electronic medical record the facility failed to ensure that resident's preferences were being followed in the area of bathing for 1 of 1 resident reviewed. (Resident's #1 [R1]).
April 23, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to follow physician orders to obtain a urine sample for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for resident to resident abuse (Resident #24 [R24]).
February 27, 2024Standard inspection · 7 citations
- E Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, policy and procedure review and interview, the facility failed to follow their fall policy and procedure for completing neurological checks for 3 of 3 residents who had a fall and sustained a head injury. (Resident #41 [R41], R12, R34)
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, the facility failed to implement infection prevention measures for 2 of 3 days of survey (2/25/24, and 2/26/24).
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that the admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 was coded accurately in the area of Active Diagnosis for 1 of 1 sampled residents reviewed for Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) (Resident #40 [R40]).
- D PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR), included current diagnosis, and was updated for 1 of 1 residents reviewed (Resident #40 [R40]).
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure the kitchen was maintained in a clean and sanitary manner for drawers, cabinets, oven/stove overhead vent, propane pipe, bowls, dishes, ice machine, air fryer, and food in a reach-in freezer. Additionally, the facility failed to label and date food in a reach-in freezer. This was for 1 of 1 kitchen tours on 1 of 3 days of survey (2/25/24).
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interview, the facility failed to ensure 5 of 6 residents (Residents #41 [R41], R43, R18, R17, and R28) reviewed for immunizations were reviewed and offered pneumococcal vaccinations in accordance with the Centers for Disease and Prevention Control (CDC) recommendations.
- B Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Inspectors wroteBased on performance evaluation review and interview, the facility failed to complete annual performance evaluations at least every 12 months for 2 of 6 sampled employees (Unit Care Taker, and Certified Nursing Assistant [CNA]).
Fire safety inspections
10 fire safety citations on file: 9 on February 20, 2025, 1 on February 27, 2024.
Every fire safety citation10 citations
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- D Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
- D Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- D Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
- D Provide emergency officials' contact information.
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
- D Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| October 16, 2024 | Fine | $13,627 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.99 | 4.34 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.34 | 1.05 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.34 | 3.92 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.39 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.26 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | not reported | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | not reported | 40.2% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS expects 3.79 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.25 on weekdays and 3.34 on weekends, 21% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.88 in October to December 2025 to 3.99 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.99 | 1.34 | 4.25 | 3.34 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 45 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.88 | 1.31 | 4.15 | 3.19 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 45 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Maine, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.35 | 1.06 | 4.52 | 3.95 | 9.2% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Maine | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 25.8 | 24.4 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.8 | 4.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 28.2 | 25.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 4.3 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 15.2 | 20.2 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: NORTHERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyr, Douglas | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| Dionne, Gisele | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/30/2019 | |
| Ezzy, John | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Fournier, Norman | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/15/2021 | |
| Guimond, Donald | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 07/21/2015 | |
| Harris, James | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 06/20/2023 | |
| Ouellette, Steven | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/15/2021 | |
| Pelletier, Steven | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2018 | |
| Soucy, Erin | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 06/28/2016 | |
| Tabor, Lucie | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/15/2021 | |
| Vaillancourt, Daniel | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| Cyr, Douglas | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| Dionne, Gisele | Corporate director | Individual | 01/30/2019 | |
| Ezzy, John | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Fournier, Norman | Corporate director | Individual | 01/15/2021 | |
| Guimond, Donald | Corporate director | Individual | 07/21/2015 | |
| Harris, James | Corporate director | Individual | 06/20/2023 | |
| Ouellette, Steven | Corporate director | Individual | 01/15/2021 | |
| Pelletier, Steven | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2018 | |
| Soucy, Erin | Corporate director | Individual | 06/28/2016 | |
| Tabor, Lucie | Corporate director | Individual | 01/15/2021 | |
| Vaillancourt, Daniel | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| Bois, Alain | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/29/2021 | |
| Teachout, Aaron | Corporate officer | Individual | 09/30/2021 | |
| Zewe, Jeffrey | Corporate officer | Individual | 05/01/2022 | |
| Bois, Alain | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/12/2024 | |
| Gillis, Stephanie | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/01/2022 | |
| Teachout, Aaron | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/30/2021 | |
| Zewe, Jeffrey | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2022 | |
| Bois, Alain | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/12/2024 | |
| Gillis, Stephanie | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/01/2022 | |
| Teachout, Aaron | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/12/2024 | |
| Zewe, Jeffrey | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/12/2024 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 9 problems in this area, most recently on March 11, 2026: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on February 20, 2025: "Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on February 20, 2025: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on March 11, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.34 hours per resident per day, below the Maine average of 3.92.
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Maine contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- Inspections and complaints: Maine DHHS Division of Licensing and Certification, Nursing Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, (800) 499-0229. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Maine DLC Licensed Provider Search, where Maine publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Forest Hill Manor's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Forest Hill Manor 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Forest Hill Manor get at its last inspection?
- 3 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on March 11, 2026. The Maine average is 10.8.
- Has Forest Hill Manor been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $13,627 in the last three years.
- Does Forest Hill Manor accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Forest Hill Manor?
- CMS lists 33 owners and managers. Legal business name: NORTHERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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