ElderGrade
B

72.8/100

Above average

Ross Manor

758 Broadway, Bangor, ME 04401

CMS 5/5 stars #5 of 11 in Penobscot County (207) 941-8400
Certified beds
103
Occupancy
93%
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.

  • $8,018 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

22.8/30

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

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -3.2 for 26 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.

  • 4.34 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.12 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 9% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

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

  • 27% 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

8/10

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

  • $8,018 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

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 4.34 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.12 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.93 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

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

Nursing staff turnover 27.30%
National average 45.80% Better than average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 38 citations

Last standard health inspection: April 17, 2025 (1 year ago).

E Apr 17, 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 Apr 17, 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

E Apr 17, 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 Apr 17, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 17, 2025 F0655

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 17, 2025 F0677

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 17, 2025 F0758

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the m...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

B Apr 17, 2025 F0842

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, minimal potential

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of FIRST ATLANTIC HEALTHCARE, which operates 10 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
FIRST ATLANTIC CORPORATION Organization DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
COFFIN, CRAIG Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
OTIS-HIGGINS, ANDREA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
PELKEY, WANDA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
FIRST ATLANTIC HEALTHCARE INC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
EDGECOMB, JANET Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
FRIDMAN, FRED Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
OTIS-HIGGINS, ANDREA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
PELKEY, WANDA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
COFFIN, CRAIG Individual TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
EASTERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER Organization ADP OF THE SNF
FIRST ATLANTIC CORPORATION Organization ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Ross Manor

What is the ElderGrade for Ross Manor? +

Ross Manor holds an ElderGrade of B (72.8 out of 100), which we describe as "above 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 Ross Manor? +

Residents receive an average of 4.34 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Ross Manor been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 38 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 Ross Manor accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Ross 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.