Forest Hill Manor
25 Bolduc Ave, Fort Kent, ME 04743 · (207) 834-3915
Non profit - Corporation · 45 certified beds
Forest Hill Manor has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 3 citations (the Maine average is 10.8). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $13,627 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 11, 2026 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.March 11, 2026 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.March 11, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.March 11, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.July 15, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.October 16, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.October 16, 2024 · F0943 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.September 4, 2024 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.April 23, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $13,627October 16, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Maine average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.99 | 4.34 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.34 | 1.05 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.26 | 0.45 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.39 | 2.83 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 46.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 45 |
| Average residents per day | 44.7 |
| Inside a hospital | Yes |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
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- Madigan Estates Houlton · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- High View Rehabilitation and Living Center Madawaska · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Aroostook Health Center Mars Hill · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Forest Hill Manor on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.