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Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview: Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement. Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay. Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation. Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program. State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options. Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.

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Sylvia Ross Home-Assisted Living

BANGOR, ME 04401-3224 View Map

Sylvia Ross Home-Assisted Living is a Nursing Home in Maine

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Overview of Sylvia Ross Home-Assisted Living

The Sylvia Ross Home at Ross Manor offers a choice of 40 Assisted Living Apartments featuring studios and one-bedrooms, all with the comforts of home. The staff is committed to providing an environment that offers social, spiritual, recreational and educational opportunities, along with thoughtful assistance that is responsive to each person’s needs. Residents can choose from an array of services and amenities that best fit their lifestyle and enhance their health and well-being.

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.61/day Maine avg: 4.50/day

Overall rating

4/5

Maine avg: 3.0/5

Health Inspection

3/5

Maine avg: 2.8/5

Staffing

5/5

Maine avg: 4.0/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Maine avg: 2.7/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 40

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

90.5%

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for

Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

49% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 27 days

Private pay

45% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Medicaid

5% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$23.4M

Operating loss

-$573.8K

Proprietary home Partnership

Home revenue

$23,378,780.00

Operating loss

$-573,753.00

Payroll costs

$8.3M

35.3% of revenue

Other operating costs

$15.7M

Total costs $24.0M

40-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

Occupancy Rate

98%

Occupied Beds

39 of 40

Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.

License Status

ACTIVE

Facility Type

ASSISTED HOUSING

Additional licensing details

License number: ALP2047

CMS Certification Number: 205064

County: PENOBSCOT

Ownership & operating entity

Sylvia Ross Home-Assisted Living is administrated by JANET EDGECOMB.

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Memory Care

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

All Levels of Care

Assisted Living

Memory Care

Skilled Nursing

Rehabilitation

Contact Information

Fax: +1 (207) 992-2321

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Assisted Living, Memory-Impaired Care, Skilled Rehabilitation, Long-Term Nursing Care, Hospice Care, Outpatient Rehabilitation

Operating Hours

M-F: 8am-5pm, S-S: 11am – 5pm

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Latest inspection

Date:November 27, 2024

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Sylvia Ross Home-Assisted Living

SNF

ME 04401-3224

167

PELKEY, WANDA

90.5%

$22,601,517.00

$8,251,171.00

36.5%

89.40

4/5

4.6126

3/5

5/5

2/5

+2%

+9%

Ross Manor

SNF

PELKEY, WANDA

90.5%

$22,601,517.00

$8,251,171.00

36.5%

89.40

4/5

4.6126

3/5

5/5

2/5

Eastside Center for Health & Rehabilitation

SNF

Stillwater Health Care

SNF

Westgate Center for Rehabilitation & Alzheimer‘s Care

SNF

Sylvia Ross Home-Assisted Living

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: ME 04401-3224

Bed Count: 167

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: PELKEY, WANDA

CCN: 205064

Occupancy: 90.5%

Home Revenue: $22,601,517.00

Payroll Costs: $8,251,171.00

Payroll %: 36.5%

Avg Residents/Day: 89.40

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.6126

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Number of Fines: 1

Citations: 40

Severe Citations: 1

RN share vs State Avg:

+40%

Staffing vs State Avg:

+2%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

+9%

Ross Manor

Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: PELKEY, WANDA

CCN: 205064

Occupancy: 90.5%

Home Revenue: $22,601,517.00

Payroll Costs: $8,251,171.00

Payroll %: 36.5%

Avg Residents/Day: 89.40

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.6126

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Number of Fines: 1

Citations: 40

Severe Citations: 1

Eastside Center for Health & Rehabilitation

Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

Stillwater Health Care

Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

Westgate Center for Rehabilitation & Alzheimer‘s Care

Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

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156

Total Staff

127

Employees

Contractors

43,220

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

8.5

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	32	9.9	Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse	7	10.9	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	62	8.5	No

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

5.9hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

114 staff

9.1hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

6 staff

7.9hs shift avg

Therapy Services

24 staff

6hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

1 staff

3.1hs shift avg

Social Services

2 staff

4.6hs shift avg

Dietary Services

6 staff

7hs shift avg

Other Services

1 staff

8.6hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

8.4%

of total hours from contractors

3,650 contractor hours this quarter

Registered Nurse: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 8 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 6 Speech Language Pathologist: 5 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 2

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	62	0	62	19,261	91	100%	8.5
Registered Nurse	31	1	32	7,044	91	100%	9.9
Medication Aide/Technician	13	0	13	6,011	91	100%	9.9
Licensed Practical Nurse	7	0	7	2,580	91	100%	10.9
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	8	8	1,675	80	88%	6.2
Other Dietary Services Staff	6	0	6	1,505	89	98%	7
Clinical Nurse Specialist	4	0	4	1,313	65	71%	8.1
Nurse Practitioner	2	0	2	991	73	80%	7.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	6	6	835	89	98%	5.8
Speech Language Pathologist	0	5	5	500	69	76%	5.2
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	496	58	64%	8.6
Administrator	1	0	1	379	56	62%	6.8
Qualified Social Worker	0	2	2	295	64	70%	4.6
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	159	13	14%	12.2
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	2	2	61	12	13%	5.1
Physical Therapy Aide	0	2	2	55	11	12%	4.5
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist	0	1	1	37	12	13%	3.1
Medical Director	0	1	1	26	13	14%	2

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Total Health inspections 7

40% above Maine average

Maine average: 5.0

Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

Total Health citations 40

40% above Maine average

Maine average: 28.5

5.71 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 30 citations

Complaint investigations 21 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Maine average

Maine average: 0.3

Serious Health citations 1

150% above Maine average

Maine average: 0.4

Moderate Health citations 34

Minor Health citations 5

Citations history (last 3 years)

Infection Control moderate citation Apr 17, 2025

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Apr 17, 2025

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Apr 17, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Apr 17, 2025

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation

Part of: First Atlantic Healthcare

Resident Census by Payment Source

90 Total Residents

Medicare 37 (41.1%)

Medicaid 46 (51.1%)

Private Pay/Other 7 (7.8%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 16.4

15% worse than Maine average

Maine average: 14.2

Functional decline score 32.6

12% worse than Maine average

Maine average: 29.1

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 29.3%

13% above Maine average.

Walking Ability Worsened 38.3%

22% above Maine average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 30.1%

1% above Maine average.

Falls with Major Injury 4.3%

3% below Maine average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 8.9%

99% above Maine average.

Urinary Tract Infection 3.6%

31% above Maine average.

Depressive Symptoms 5.5%

48% below Maine average.

Antipsychotic Use 25.6%

29% above Maine average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 94.5%

5% above Maine average.

Influenza Vaccine 95.7%

0% above Maine average.

Lost Too Much Weight 1.0%

82% below Maine average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 90.3%

27% better than Maine average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.8%

42% better than Maine average

Influenza Vaccine 79.3%

6% better than Maine average

Total fines amount $8K

This home paid 67% less in fines than the state average.

Maine average: $24K

Number of Fines 1

This home received 18% fewer fines than the state average.

Maine average: 1.2

Payment Denials 0

This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.

Maine average: 0.2

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Sep 12, 2024

$8K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Sylvia Ross Home-Assisted Living based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 90.5% ↑ 11.4pp vs 2022

Net Income -$573,753 ↓ ~$111K vs 2022

Total Payroll $12,255,204 ↑ ~$2.1M vs 2022

Profit Margin -2.5% ↑ 0.2pp vs 2022

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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 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
Total Payroll	$6,665,451	$7,067,957	$7,508,045	$7,732,581	$7,817,524	$8,423,985	$8,978,740	$9,584,248	$10,078,822	$10,363,198	$8,766,832	$10,167,842	$12,255,204
Profit Margin %	5.9%	5.4%	4.2%	-0.9%	2.8%	0.0%	3.9%	1.4%	2.1%	5.6%	5.8%	-2.7%	-2.5%
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%
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

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Home and Community Benefits for the Elderly

MaineCare HCB Program

General: Age 65+ or 18+ with disability, Maine resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

ME Specifics: Rural access emphasized.

Maine Statewide Respite Program

ME Respite Program

General: Caregiver of someone 60+ with dementia, Maine resident.

Income Limits: ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).

Asset Limits: $40,000 (individual).

ME Specifics: Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.

MaineCare Long-Term Care (Nursing Facility Services)

MaineCare Nursing Facility Services

General: Age 65+, Maine resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care.

Income Limits (2025): $943/month (individual); must be less than nursing home cost for full coverage.

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal allowance up to $155,356.

ME Specifics: Home equity limit of $636,000; estate recovery applies post-55.

Consumer-Directed Home-Based Care (CDHBC)

Maine Consumer-Directed Personal Assistance Services

General: Age 65+, Maine resident, needs ADL assistance, income/asset limits apply.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,000/month (varies by AAA).

Asset Limits: Not strict; prioritizes low-income.

ME Specifics: Available through five Area Agencies on Aging.

Home Accessibility and Repair Program

Maine State Housing Authority Home Accessibility and Repair

General: Age 62+, Maine resident, homeowner, low-income.

Income Limits (2025): ~$34,000/year (individual, 80% AMI, varies by county).

Asset Limits: Not specified; focus on income.

ME Specifics: Includes Elderly Hardship Grants for urgent repairs.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Maine PACE (not widely available yet)

General: Age 55+, Maine resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, community-safe.

Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual) for Medicaid portion.

ME Specifics: Pilot phase; check availability with DHHS.

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Maine VA Aid and Attendance

General: Wartime veteran/spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Maine resident.

Income Limits (2025): Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month (individual with A&A).

Asset Limits: $155,356 (net worth limit).

ME Specifics: High veteran population in rural areas.

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)

Maine Medicare Savings Programs

General: Age 65+, Maine resident, Medicare Part A/B enrollee.

Income Limits (2025): $2,014/month (individual, QMB), $2,706/month (SLMB/QI).

Asset Limits: $9,090 (individual), $13,630 (couple).

ME Specifics: Includes Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), and Qualified Individual (QI).

Sylvia Ross Home-Assisted Living

Sylvia Ross Home-Assisted Living is a Nursing Home in Maine

Sylvia Ross Home-Assisted Living is a Nursing Home in Maine

Sylvia Ross Home-Assisted Living

Sylvia Ross Home-Assisted Living is a Nursing Home in Maine

Sylvia Ross Home-Assisted Living is a Nursing Home in Maine

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home usually has limited availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

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Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

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Inspection History

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Contractor Analysis

Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Penalties and fines

Penalty History

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

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Financial Aid for Maine Seniors

Home and Community Benefits for the Elderly

Maine Statewide Respite Program

MaineCare Long-Term Care (Nursing Facility Services)

Consumer-Directed Home-Based Care (CDHBC)

Home Accessibility and Repair Program

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)

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