Nursing homeActive
Forest Hill Manor
25 Bolduc Ave, Fort Kent, ME 04743207834391545 certified beds · 45 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
7
since 2024
Deficiencies
28
● 1● 26● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
$13,627
1 fine
Last survey
2026-03-11
Standard
CMS overall
4 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 4/5
Health 4
Staffing 3
Quality 2
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Maine Division of Licensing and Certification · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-11 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-07-15 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-02-20 | Standard | 0130 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-10-16 | Complaint | 011 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-09-04 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-04-23 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-02-27 | Standard | 160 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Maine Division of Licensing and Certification publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-21Record 205176-20260311-F550
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-21Record 205176-20260311-F684
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-21Record 205176-20260311-F812
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-15Record 205176-20250715-F695
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-31Record 205176-20250220-F580
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-31Record 205176-20250220-F584
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-31Record 205176-20250220-F656
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-31Record 205176-20250220-F657
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-31Record 205176-20250220-F684
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningFalls
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-31Record 205176-20250220-F689
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-31Record 205176-20250220-F692
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-31Record 205176-20250220-F695
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-31Record 205176-20250220-F725
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-31Record 205176-20250220-F761
F773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-31Record 205176-20250220-F773
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-31Record 205176-20250220-F880
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-21Record 205176-20250220-F883
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity JHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-09-17Record 205176-20241016-F600
F943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-26Record 205176-20241016-F943
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-24Record 205176-20240904-F677
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-15Record 205176-20240423-F684
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-12Record 205176-20240227-F641
F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-01Record 205176-20240227-F645
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-20Record 205176-20240227-F684
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-10Record 205176-20240227-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-20Record 205176-20240227-F880
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-01Record 205176-20240227-F883
F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Staffing
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-01Record 205176-20240227-F730
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-16 | Civil money penalty | $13,627 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day1.34
Facility
Maine
National
Maine 1.05 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.99
Facility
Maine
National
Maine 4.34 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.34
Facility
Maine
National
Maine 3.92 · National 3.42
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Maine | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 1.6% | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 6.8% | 4.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 15.2% | 20.2% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 25.8% | 24.4% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 2.9% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 9.1% | 17.4% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bois, Alain Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gillis, Stephanie Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Teachout, Aaron Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Zewe, Jeffrey Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bois, Alain Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bois, Alain Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cyr, Douglas Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cyr, Douglas Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dionne, Gisele Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dionne, Gisele Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ezzy, John Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ezzy, John Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fournier, Norman Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fournier, Norman Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gillis, Stephanie Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Guimond, Donald Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Guimond, Donald Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Harris, James Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Harris, James Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ouellette, Steven Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ouellette, Steven Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pelletier, Steven Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pelletier, Steven Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Soucy, Erin Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Soucy, Erin Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Tabor, Lucie Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Tabor, Lucie Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Teachout, Aaron Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Teachout, Aaron Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vaillancourt, Daniel Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vaillancourt, Daniel Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Zewe, Jeffrey Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Zewe, Jeffrey Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Maine.
No county cost figures on file for Aroostook.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| High View Rehabilitation And Living Center Madawaska | 14.4 mi | 2025-04-09 | 0223 |
| Borderview Rehab & Living Ctr Van Buren | 31.6 mi | 2026-06-02 | 090 |
| Caribou Rehab and Nursing Center Caribou | 38.5 mi | 2025-11-05 | 0161 |
| Maine Veterans Home - Caribou Caribou | 39.6 mi | 2026-02-05 | 2111 |
| Aroostook Health Center Mars Hill | 61.8 mi | 2025-12-17 | 0310 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |