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.
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.
Sylvia Ross Home-Assisted Living is administered by Janet Edgecomb.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | ME Average | vs. ME Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 0 | 3 | This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Maine nursing home (0 vs. ME avg 3).↓ 100% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | ME Average | vs. ME Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 25 | 20 | This facility has had 25% more total inspections than the Maine average (25 vs. ME avg 20). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 25% more |
Maine average 5
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
Maine average 28.5
Maine average 5.88
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
19 of 40 citations resulted from standard inspections; 10 of 40 resulted from complaint investigations; and 11 of 40 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Maine average: 0.3
Maine average: 0.4
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
1,654 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 64 | 0 | 64 | 19,773 | 92 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 27 | 1 | 28 | 7,625 | 92 | 100% | 9.9 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 13 | 0 | 13 | 5,045 | 92 | 100% | 9.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2,729 | 91 | 99% | 11.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,471 | 74 | 80% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,309 | 76 | 83% | 7.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 993 | 81 | 88% | 7.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 9 | 9 | 799 | 67 | 73% | 6.7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 473 | 47 | 51% | 8.2 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 435 | 60 | 65% | 7.3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 7 | 7 | 332 | 37 | 40% | 5.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 9 | 9 | 196 | 31 | 34% | 4 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 162 | 28 | 30% | 5.1 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 98 | 20 | 22% | 4.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 64 | 19 | 21% | 3.4 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024
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)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Sep 12, 2024 · $8K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
49% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
45% of new residents, often for short stays.
5% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Sylvia Ross Home-Assisted Living from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
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.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Bangor's city center to Sylvia Ross Home-Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification.
| Westgate Manor | NH AL HOS MC PC RESC RC SNF | Bangor (Union Street) | 65
Facility
65
ME AVG
20
Rank
#37 / 356 |
96.5%
Facility
96.5%
ME AVG
87.2
Rank
#117 / 240 | +11% | 3.99
Facility
3.99
ME AVG
4.50
Rank
#20 / 34 | +32% | -11% | $0
Facility
$0
ME AVG
$26.4k
Rank
#1 / 34 | 17
Facility
17
ME AVG
28.5
Rank
#4 / 34 | 5.7
Facility
5.7
ME AVG
5.9
Rank
#16 / 34 | - | 63 | A- |
23
Facility
23
ME AVG
31
Rank
#208 / 422 | Rebecca Lopiansky | $11.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$11.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
ME AVG
$16.9M
Rank
#17 / 40 | $6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
ME AVG
$4.7M
Rank
#24 / 40 | 55.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
55.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
ME AVG
37.8%
Rank
#31 / 40 | 205105 | ||||
| Sylvia Ross Home-Assisted Living | NH AL HOS MC SNF | Broadway Bangor | 40
Facility
40
ME AVG
20
Rank
#62 / 356 |
97.5%
Facility
97.5%
ME AVG
87.2
Rank
#113 / 240 | +12% | 4.61
Facility
4.61
ME AVG
4.50
Rank
#11 / 34 | +20% | +2% | $8.0k
Facility
$8.0k
ME AVG
$26.4k
Rank
#18 / 34 | 40
Facility
40
ME AVG
28.5
Rank
#26 / 34 | 5.7
Facility
5.7
ME AVG
5.9
Rank
#16 / 34 | 1 | 39 | - |
95
Facility
95
ME AVG
31
Rank
#4 / 422 | Wanda Pelkey | $17.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$17.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
ME AVG
$16.9M
Rank
#4 / 40 | $9.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$9.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
ME AVG
$4.7M
Rank
#7 / 40 | 52%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
52%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
ME AVG
37.8%
Rank
#24 / 40 | 205064 | ||||
| Brewer Rehab and Living Center | NH HOS PC RC SNF | Brewer | 111
Facility
111
ME AVG
20
Rank
#7 / 356 |
89.5%
Facility
89.5%
ME AVG
87.2
Rank
#149 / 240 | +3% | 4.54
Facility
4.54
ME AVG
4.50
Rank
#15 / 34 | +18% | +1% | $0
Facility
$0
ME AVG
$26.4k
Rank
#1 / 34 | 36
Facility
36
ME AVG
28.5
Rank
#24 / 34 | 4.5
Facility
4.5
ME AVG
5.9
Rank
#9 / 34 | 2 | 99 | - |
49
Facility
49
ME AVG
31
Rank
#113 / 422 | Vk Health Facilities, LLC | $17.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$17.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
ME AVG
$16.9M
Rank
#10 / 40 | $8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
ME AVG
$4.7M
Rank
#9 / 40 | 51%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
51%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
ME AVG
37.8%
Rank
#5 / 40 | 205062 | ||||
| Eastside Center for Health and Rehabilitation | NH HOS PC RC SNF | Bangor (Tree Streets) | 69
Facility
69
ME AVG
20
Rank
#35 / 356 |
89.9%
Facility
89.9%
ME AVG
87.2
Rank
#148 / 240 | +3% | 3.50
Facility
3.50
ME AVG
4.50
Rank
#27 / 34 | +20% | -22% | $11.2k
Facility
$11.2k
ME AVG
$26.4k
Rank
#26 / 34 | 26
Facility
26
ME AVG
28.5
Rank
#11 / 34 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
ME AVG
5.9
Rank
#3 / 34 | 3 | 62 | - |
17
Facility
17
ME AVG
31
Rank
#242 / 422 | Robert Cleaves | $9.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$9.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
ME AVG
$16.9M
Rank
#32 / 40 | $5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
ME AVG
$4.7M
Rank
#27 / 40 | 54.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
54.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
ME AVG
37.8%
Rank
#13 / 40 | 205106 | ||||
| Bangor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | NH MC RC SNF | Bangor (Texas Avenue) | 60
Facility
60
ME AVG
20
Rank
#41 / 356 |
87.0%
Facility
87.0%
ME AVG
87.2
Rank
#161 / 240 | 0% | 3.75
Facility
3.75
ME AVG
4.50
Rank
#23 / 34 | +20% | -17% | $12.8k
Facility
$12.8k
ME AVG
$26.4k
Rank
#28 / 34 | 53
Facility
53
ME AVG
28.5
Rank
#33 / 34 | 5.9
Facility
5.9
ME AVG
5.9
Rank
#20 / 34 | 1 | 52 | - |
13
Facility
13
ME AVG
31
Rank
#265 / 422 | Phillip Bennett | $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.
Facility
$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.
ME AVG
$16.9M
Rank
#37 / 40 | $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.
Facility
$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.
ME AVG
$4.7M
Rank
#34 / 40 | 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.
Facility
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.
ME AVG
37.8%
Rank
#15 / 40 | 205020 |
Sylvia Ross Home-Assisted Living is located in BROADWAY BANGOR, Maine.
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Sylvia Ross Home-Assisted Living has a walk score of 95. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
According to ME state health department records, Sylvia Ross Home-Assisted Living's license number is ALP2047.
According to ME state health department records, Sylvia Ross Home-Assisted Living's license expires on April 24, 2028.
Sylvia Ross Home-Assisted Living's occupancy is 98%.
Sylvia Ross Home-Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 14 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Sylvia Ross Home-Assisted Living on this page.
No, Sylvia Ross Home-Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.
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