For profit - Corporation ·
69 certified beds ·
Medicare and Medicaid
4
Overall CMS Rating
★★★★☆
Gorham House is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Gorham, Maine. CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall (4/5 for staffing, 4/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 5.06 hours per resident per day, above the Maine average of 4.35. Its most recent inspection on Mar 29, 2023 cited 10 deficiencies.
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CMS Quality Ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.
Overall Rating
★★★★☆ 4/5
Health Inspections
★★★★☆ 4/5
Staffing
★★★★☆ 4/5
Quality Measures
★★★★☆ 4/5
Long-Stay QM
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Short-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
How Gorham House compares
This facility vs. the Maine and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
Metric
This facility
Maine avg
National avg
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)
5.06
4.35
3.89
above avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)
1.26
1.03
0.68
above avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)
3.32
2.86
2.34
above avg
Nursing staff turnover
58.2%
49.3%
46.4%
above avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection
10.0
11.3
9.5
below avg
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
5.06
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
1.26
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
0.47
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
3.32
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
4.68
Weekend Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
Staff Turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.
Total Nursing Staff
58.2%
Registered Nurses
55.6%
Administrator Changes2 in last year
Recent Health Inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Mar 29, 2023
Most Recent Inspection Date
10
Total Deficiencies Found
36
Health Inspection Score
0
Number of Fines
What inspectors found at Gorham House
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Potential for harm
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.Administration Deficiencies · Feb 11, 2026
Potential for harm
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Feb 11, 2026
Potential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Feb 11, 2026
Potential for harm
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Feb 11, 2026
Potential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Feb 11, 2026
Potential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Feb 11, 2026
Potential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies · Feb 11, 2026
Potential for harm
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.Administration Deficiencies · Feb 11, 2026
Potential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Feb 11, 2026
Potential for harm
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Feb 11, 2026
Potential for harm
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Feb 11, 2026
Potential for harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Jul 1, 2025
About This Facility
Address
50 New Portland Rd Gorham, ME 04038
CMS Certification #
205166
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
69
Avg Residents/Day
63.1
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
First Certified
1994-03-01
Setting
Urban
Location & Nearby
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CMS gives Gorham House an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, including 4/5 for staffing and 4/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
Gorham House reports 5.06 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Maine average of 4.35.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 10 deficiencies.
Gorham House is certified for 69 beds.
Admissions at Gorham House
For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (207) 839-5757. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.
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