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Sylvia Ross Home-Assisted Living
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Bangor, ME
CMS overall rating
5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Bangor, ME
CMS overall rating
5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Sylvia Ross Home-Assisted Living accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Overview of Sylvia Ross Home-Assisted Living
Operating for 14 years, Sylvia Ross Home-Assisted Living is a 40-bed assisted living community on Broadway in downtown Bangor, Maine, in a really walkable neighborhood scoring 95. Owned by Wanda Pelkey, it accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families multiple routes to cover care costs.
The community is near full occupancy at 98 percent and averages a stay duration of 71 days. This mix reflects short-term rehabilitation stays and longer-term residents needing active support. Daily nursing care is robust, averaging 4 hours 37 minutes per resident, providing substantial hands-on support all day. Sylvia Ross Home-Assisted Living offers a full spectrum of specialized programming, including memory-impaired care, skilled rehabilitation, long-term nursing care, and outpatient rehabilitation services. 24/7 staffing and dedicated rehabilitation services mean that occupants convalescing from surgery or hospitalization, plus those managing memory loss or chronic conditions, have professional support available continuously. The location in downtown Bangor is highly accessible on foot, convenient for residents who enjoy neighborhood walks and for visiting family members exploring the area.
State inspections show significant adherence to assisted living regulations and infection prevention standards. The home’s track record mirrors ongoing attention to care quality and regulatory standards.
Sylvia Ross Home-Assisted Living’s small size relative to many assisted living communities may attract families seeking a more intimate residential setting.
Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Overall ratingThe Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Health InspectionBased on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
StaffingMeasures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Quality MeasuresBased on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Hours per resident per day vs Maine averages
Rank#15 / 30Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 15th out of 30 homes we track in Maine for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Maine average, with a ranking across 30 Maine facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Maine that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Total nursing care
This home is ranked 15th out of 30 homes we track in Maine for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 21m
3% below state avg
This facilityState avg 4h 30m
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN)RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
1h 7m
Avg State avg: 1h 7m per day · National avg: 42m per day
LPN / LVNLicensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
17m
−41% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse AideCertified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
2h 56m
Avg State avg: 3h 0m per day · National avg: 2h 24m per day
Weekend Total NursingCombined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
3h 56m
−5% State avg: 4h 9m per day · National avg: 3h 31m per day
Physical TherapistHours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
3m
−22% State avg: 4m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RNRegistered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
49m
+11% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 29m per day
3 of 6 metrics below state avg
By The Numbers
Community insights.
Bed count
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.40Rank#25 / 41Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 25th out of 41 homes we track in Maine for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Maine facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Maine that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Smaller home
· May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Years of operating
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management.
14years
Walk Score
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.Rank#1 / 45Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 45 homes we track in Maine for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Maine facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Maine that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
95/ 100
Occupancy rate
Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.Rank#7 / 34Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 7th out of 34 homes we track in Maine for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Maine average, with its Statewide rank out of 34. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Maine that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
97.5%This home is often near full
Higher than the Maine average: 87.8%
Occupied beds
39/ 40
Avg. Length of Stay
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
71days
About this community
License Details
Facility TypeAssisted Housing
StatusActive
ExpirationApril 24, 2028
CountyPenobscot
License NumberALF2047
CMS Certification Number205064
Ownership & Operating Entity
Sylvia Ross Home-Assisted Living is administered by Janet Edgecomb.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Staff Details
Total Employees
25
Full-Time Employees
25
Therapy & Rehabilitation
1 service
Rehabilitation Services
Staffing & Medical
1 service
24-Hour Staffing
Contact Information
Fax+1 (207) 992-2321
Additional Policies & Features
Pets not allowed
Amenities & Lifestyle
Specific ProgramsMemory-Impaired Care, Skilled Rehabilitation, Long-Term Nursing Care, Outpatient Rehabilitation
Touring HoursM-F: 8am-5pm, S-S: 11am – 5pm
This profile shows two inspection records, and their totals often differ.
Inspection History and the Inspection Scorecard below are state data — the
figures the state publishes and the state inspection reports we hold on file —
covering the entire facility. CMS Health Inspection History covers only this
home's Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing beds, from federal certification
surveys.
Inspection History
In Maine, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification is responsible for inspecting long-term care facilities to ensure they meet quality of care standards.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Maine state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Overall vs. ME average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Maine average:
• Deficiency Count (100% below)
• Inspections With Deficiencies (100% below)
Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
This Facility
ME Average
vs. ME Avg
Deficiency Count Total deficiencies cited across all inspections on record for this facility.
0
3
This facility has 100% fewer deficiency count than a typical Maine nursing home (0 vs. ME avg 3).↓ 100% better
Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
This Facility
ME Average
vs. ME Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
3
3
This facility has total inspections in line with the Maine average (3 vs. ME avg 3).— At avg
Inspections With Deficiencies Inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. Never exceeds the total inspection count.
0
1
This facility has 100% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Maine nursing home (0 vs. ME avg 1).↓ 100% better
Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or
Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.
InspectionsSince 2023 · 3 years of data
Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Total health inspections7
Maine average5
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
Total health citations
38Rank#23 / 30Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 23rd out of 30 homes we track in Maine for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Maine State average, with a ranking across all 30 ME facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Maine that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Maine average30.4
Citations per inspection
5.43Rank#15 / 30Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 15th out of 30 homes we track in Maine for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Maine mean across 30 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Maine that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Maine average6.19
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
20 of 38 citations resulted from standard inspections; 8 of 38 resulted from complaint investigations; and 10 of 38 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than Maine average
Maine average: 0.2
Serious health citations
1
233% worse than Maine average
Maine average: 0.3
0 critical citationsMaine average: 0.2
1 serious citationMaine average: 0.3
32 moderate citationsMaine average: 27.6
5 minor citationsMaine average: 2.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citationApr 17, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citationApr 17, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citationApr 17, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citationApr 17, 2025
Corrected
Citations history (last 3 years)
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines)
and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
(Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$8K Rank#15 / 30Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 15th out of 30 homes we track in Maine for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Maine average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 30 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Maine that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
67% lower than Maine average
Maine average: $24K
Number of fines
1
18% fewer fines than Maine average
Maine average: 1.2
Payment DenialsSerious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Maine average
Maine average: 0.2
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility$8K
Maine average$24K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Sep 12, 2024 · $8K
Civil Money PenaltyFines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.Sep 12, 2024
$8K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events scoreA composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.16.4
15% worse than Maine average
Maine average: 14.2
Functional decline scoreA composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.32.6
12% worse than Maine average
Maine average: 29.1
Long-stay resident measures
Significantly below averageCMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased29.3%
13% worse than Maine average
Maine average: 26.0%
Walking Ability Worsened Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened38.3%
22% worse than Maine average
Maine average: 31.4%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder30.1%
In line with Maine average
Maine average: 29.8%
Falls with Major Injury Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury4.3%
In line with Maine average
Maine average: 4.4%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers8.9%
99% worse than Maine average
Maine average: 4.5%
Urinary Tract Infection Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection3.6%
31% worse than Maine average
Maine average: 2.8%
Lost Too Much Weight Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight1.0%
82% better than Maine average
Maine average: 5.5%
Depressive Symptoms Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms5.5%
48% better than Maine average
Maine average: 10.5%
Antipsychotic Use Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication25.6%
29% worse than Maine average
Maine average: 19.8%
Pneumococcal Vaccine Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine94.5%
5% better than Maine average
Maine average: 90.1%
Influenza Vaccine Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine95.7%
In line with Maine average
Maine average: 95.5%
Short-stay resident measures
Above averageCMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal VaccinePercent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine90.3%
27% better than Maine average
Maine average: 70.8%
Antipsychotic medication increasePercent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication0.8%
42% better than Maine average
Maine average: 1.4%
Influenza VaccinePercent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine79.3%
6% better than Maine average
Maine average: 74.5%
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
49% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay27 days
Private pay
45% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay4 - 5 months
Medicaid
5% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay2 years
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics
(Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents90
Medicare
37
41.1% of residents
Medicaid
46
51.1% of residents
Private pay or other
7
7.8% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Sylvia Ross Home-Assisted Living from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Net Patient Income-$1.4M↑ ~$971.9K vs 2022
Payroll Costs$9.2M↑ ~$3.1M vs 2022
Operating Margin-7.6%↑ 9.1pp vs 2022
Financial Performance
Net patient revenueOperating expensesNet patient income
Payroll & Labor Costs
SalariesStaff salaries from the home's own payroll records.Wage CostsWage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement. Together with salaries, these make up payroll.Contract LaborPay for temporary or agency staff. Counted under other operating costs, not payroll.
Payer Mix (percentage)
MedicareMedicaidPrivate Pay/Other
Metric
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Occupancy %
86.7%
92.7%
88.4%
89.6%
87.4%
88.2%
92.1%
94.1%
94.1%
91.4%
78.1%
79.1%
90.5%
Beds
159
159
169
167
167
167
167
167
167
167
167
167
167
Net Income
$1,117,688
$1,165,972
$933,429
-$191,317
$578,247
-$5,925
$820,783
$319,359
$500,956
$1,261,714
$1,019,409
-$462,935
-$573,753
Gross Revenue
$19,050,966
$21,592,449
$22,163,472
$22,507,893
$20,912,582
$21,573,161
$21,132,902
$22,776,024
$23,982,662
$22,658,072
$17,486,401
$17,128,231
$22,601,517
Operating Expenses
$11,625,617
$12,140,010
$12,620,232
$12,952,296
$12,972,816
$14,443,340
$15,194,172
$16,198,155
$17,032,767
$16,907,384
$14,396,392
$16,215,791
$19,110,334
Net Patient Income
$1,082,845
$1,123,417
$891,129
-$224,230
$540,957
-$272,011
$579,710
$55,035
$247,171
$316,640
-$305,598
-$2,322,873
-$1,351,016
Net Patient Revenue
$12,708,462
$13,263,427
$13,511,361
$12,728,066
$13,513,773
$14,171,329
$15,773,882
$16,253,190
$17,279,938
$17,224,024
$14,090,794
$13,892,918
$17,759,318
Payroll Costs
$5,504,253
$5,899,180
$6,026,140
$6,053,779
$5,445,828
$4,899,646
$5,103,555
$6,876,831
$7,269,233
$7,099,118
$6,186,504
$6,118,628
$9,241,627
Operating Margin %
8.5%
8.5%
6.6%
-1.8%
4.0%
-1.9%
3.7%
0.3%
1.4%
1.8%
-2.2%
-16.7%
-7.6%
Medicare %
18.6%
17.4%
18.4%
17.6%
15.8%
17.8%
17.3%
18.6%
18.3%
13.8%
10.0%
10.3%
11.8%
Medicaid %
32.8%
32.7%
29.1%
30.6%
31.5%
31.2%
33.1%
32.4%
31.8%
34.1%
33.3%
31.4%
32.2%
Private %
48.7%
50.0%
52.5%
51.8%
52.7%
50.9%
49.6%
49.0%
49.8%
52.2%
56.8%
58.2%
56.0%
Net Patient Revenue/Day
$253
$246
$248
$232
$254
$263
$281
$283
$301
$308
$296
$288
$322
Cost/Day
$231
$225
$231
$236
$243
$268
$271
$282
$297
$303
$302
$336
$347
Avg Length of Stay
47.1 days
38.2 days
34.2 days
46.1 days
34.5 days
40.7 days
55.5 days
46.4 days
52.4 days
59.8 days
94.3 days
91.0 days
71.0 days
Finances and operations
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
For-profit
Operated by a business corporation.
Net patient revenueNet patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$17.8M
Net patient incomeNet patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$1.4M
For-profit Operated by a business corporation.
Net patient revenueNet patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$17.8M Rank#4 / 27Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 4th out of 27 homes we track in Maine. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Maine average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Maine that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient incomeNet patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$1.4M
Other incomeMoney the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$777.3K
Payroll costsStaff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.Rank#5 / 27Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 5th out of 27 homes we track in Maine. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Maine average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Maine that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$9.2M
52% of net patient revenue
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.Rank#12 / 27Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 12th out of 27 homes we track in Maine. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Maine average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Maine that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costsEverything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$9.9M
Total costsThe home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$19.1M
Certification details
License Number:205064
Date business started:1/1/2012
Owner Name:Wanda Pelkey
Rural vs. Urban:Urban
County:Penobscot
Type of Control:For-profit — Operated by a business corporation.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and State data
How we calculate these figures
We use the home's most recent CMS SNF Cost Report — the annual financial statement every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home is required to file — to show how it earns and spends on resident care.
This includes
Net patient revenue — what the home collects for resident care after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts.
Payroll — staff salaries plus wage-related benefits. Contract and agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Net patient income — what's left after the home's total operating expenses.
How we calculate net patient income and payroll %
Net patient income is net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. Payroll % is payroll divided by net patient revenue — the share of each revenue dollar that goes to staff pay.
Net patient revenue vs. other income
Net patient revenue is money earned from resident care only. Anything the home earns outside of care — investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources — is reported separately as other income. Other income is not part of net patient revenue, and it is not included in net patient income.
Who this home usually serves
TYPE OF STAY
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
New residents most often arrive under Medicare (49% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 27 days.
Admissions
491 total
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Medicare49%
Private pay45%
Medicaid5%
Discharges
511 total
Coverage residents most often leave under.
Medicare41%
Private pay45%
Medicaid14%
How we assess these insights
We analyze official CMS data on admissions and discharges to understand the types of residents a nursing home most often serves.
This includes
Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay admissions and discharges
Number of nights covered by each payment type
Typical length of stay
How we calculate length of stay
We calculate length of stay separately for each payment type (Medicare, Medicaid and private) by dividing total number of nights by total number of admissions.
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the ME Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
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The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This TableAL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Maine average is: 52.1% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
$5.1M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$2.0M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
38.8%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
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Rank badges are statewide: each nursing home is ranked against every ME nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities