Forest Hill Manor
25 Bolduc Ave · Fort Kent, ME · 04743 · 2078343915
45 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.88 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.31 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.19 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $13,627 |
Inspection citations (28 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2025
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.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E 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.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 20, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025
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.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 17, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected October 26, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 10, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 16, 2024 | Fine | $13,627 |
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 205176 · certified since March 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.