Forest Hill Manor
Fort Kent, ME · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 205176) · 45 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $13,627
Phone: (207) 834-3915 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Forest Hill Manor has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above Maine's state average of 3.09. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Forest Hill Manor reports 3.99 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.34 RN hours per resident per day, earning a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars. CMS did not report a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility.
Forest Hill Manor has 1 federal fine on record totaling $13,627.00, and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Forest Hill Manor is a 45-bed, non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Fort Kent, Maine, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since March 1994. The facility averages 44.7 residents, indicating it typically operates near full capacity.
According to CMS Care Compare, Forest Hill Manor holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Maine state average of 3.09. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a Health Inspection rating of 4 stars, a Quality Measure (QM) rating of 2 stars, and a Staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.99 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 1.34 of those hours provided by Registered Nurses. CMS did not report a nursing staff turnover percentage in this dataset.
On the penalty record, CMS shows 1 federal fine on record for Forest Hill Manor, totaling $13,627.00. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data, and there is no record of an ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Forest Hill Manor has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above Maine's state average of 3.09.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Forest Hill Manor accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.99 total nurse hours and 1.34 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; CMS did not report a turnover percentage.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $13,627.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for Forest Hill Manor and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Forest Hill Manor is certified for 45 beds and averages 44.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; the data provided does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Forest Hill Manor has been certified since March 1, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Health Inspections (4 stars here), Staffing (3 stars), Quality Measures (2 stars), and an Overall rating (4 stars) that combines these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the available data; contact the facility at 2078343915 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2078343915 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/205176?state=ME.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.