Ross Manor

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0578. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0578 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2026.

• Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 10, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2025.

• Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2024.

• Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2026.

• Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0644 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0655. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0655 2 times since 2025.

• Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0695 2 times since 2025.

• Citation F0790. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2026.

• Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0842 3 times since 2025.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0211. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 1, 2026.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

• CMS abuse icon

  CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from September 12, 2024 from $12,335 to $8,018.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0695. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2025.

• Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2025.

• Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2025.

• Citation F0655. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2025.

• Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2025.

• Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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 medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2025.

• Citation F0842. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2025.

• Citation K0914. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 9, 2025.

• Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2025.

• Citation K0920. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 9, 2025.

• Citation K0341. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2025.

• Citation K0351. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2025.

• Citation K0271. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have exits that are accessible at all times.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 29, 2025.

• Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2025.

• Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 9, 2025.

• Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 9, 2025.

• Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 11, 2025.

• Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 11, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 11, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 21, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

7 of 78 Maine homes (9%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

• Citation F0760. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2024.

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CMS fine of $8,018 on September 12, 2024.

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• CMS abuse icon

  CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for F0550 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0551. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.

• Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.

• Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.

• Citation F0676. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for F0676 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.

• Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.

• Citation F0711. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.

• Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.

• Citation F0640. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 22, 2024.

• Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 22, 2024.

• Citation F0676. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 22, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.