ElderGrade
C

63.9/100

Average

Montello Manor

540 College St, Lewiston, ME 04240

CMS 1/5 stars #5 of 6 in Androscoggin County (207) 783-2039
Certified beds
37
Occupancy
94%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $14,518 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

15.4/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -10 for 1 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -4.6 for 30 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

22.5/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.62 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.75 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 15% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 52% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

8/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $14,518 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.18 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.75 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.54 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 51.90%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 39 citations

Last standard health inspection: February 20, 2025 (1 year ago).

E May 8, 2026 F0842 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 21, 2026 F0842 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 20, 2025 F0558

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 20, 2025 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 20, 2025 F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 20, 2025 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 20, 2025 F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 20, 2025 F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
CALLAHAN, GUY Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
CALLAHAN, GUY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
CONNOLLY, KERRY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
FIRST ATLANTIC HEALTHCARE INC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BERNARD, KIMBERLY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
KIRBACH, PETER Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
LUDDY, NANCY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
OTIS-HIGGINS, ANDREA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
PELKEY, WANDA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
RIENDEAU, CHRISTINE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
RICHARD A. ROUSSEAU TRUST B Organization TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
CALLAHAN, GUY Individual TRUSTEE OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Montello Manor

What is the ElderGrade for Montello Manor? +

Montello Manor holds an ElderGrade of C (63.9 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Montello Manor? +

Residents receive an average of 4.18 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Montello Manor been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 39 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Montello Manor accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Montello Manor is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.