ElderGrade
C

68.5/100

Average

Pinnacle Health & Rehab Canton

26 Pleasant St, Canton, ME 04221

CMS 2/5 stars #5 of 5 in Oxford County (207) 597-2510
Certified beds
47
Occupancy
81%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

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

26.5/30

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

  • -3.5 for 27 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

22/30

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

  • 4.18 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.03 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 12% against weekdays

Staff stability

5/15

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

  • 57% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

5/15

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

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

Enforcement history

10/10

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

  • No federal fines on record

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 4.14 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.03 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.64 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

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

Nursing staff turnover 56.70%
National average 45.80% Below average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 31 citations

Last standard health inspection: November 19, 2025 (9 months ago).

E Nov 19, 2025 F0583

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Nov 19, 2025 F0584 From a complaint

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 Nov 19, 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 Nov 19, 2025 F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Nov 19, 2025 F0757

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Nov 19, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Nov 19, 2025 F0867

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Nov 19, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
NACHFOLGER, MIRIAM Individual DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
HUHN, KENNETH Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
NACHFOLGER, ISRAEL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SIVAKUMAR, SIVA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
NACHFOLGER, MIRIAM Individual GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST
NACHFOLGER, ISRAEL Individual TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
NACHFOLGER, MIRIAM Individual TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
PLEASANT ST REALTY Organization ADP OF THE SNF
HUHN, KENNETH Individual ADP OF THE SNF
NACHFOLGER, ISRAEL Individual ADP OF THE SNF
NACHFOLGER, MIRIAM Individual ADP OF THE SNF
SIVAKUMAR, SIVA Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Pinnacle Health & Rehab Canton

What is the ElderGrade for Pinnacle Health & Rehab Canton? +

Pinnacle Health & Rehab Canton holds an ElderGrade of C (68.5 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 Pinnacle Health & Rehab Canton? +

Residents receive an average of 4.14 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Pinnacle Health & Rehab Canton been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 31 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Pinnacle Health & Rehab Canton accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Pinnacle Health & Rehab Canton 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.