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Cumberland County, Maine · Nursing home

Gorham House

5 of 5 overall from CMS

50 New Portland Rd, Gorham, ME 04038

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At a glance

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Gorham House is a 69-bed nursing home in Gorham, Maine (Cumberland County). CMS rates it 5 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 4.84 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the Maine average of 4.34. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.

Certified beds
69
Residents per day (average)
62.3
Certified since
1994 (32 yrs)

For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Senior Lifestyle (4 homes)Continuing care retirement communityOwnership changed in last 12 months

Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.

Questions to ask Gorham House

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. Nursing staff turnover is 52.6%, above the Maine average of 46.7%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
  2. CMS shows an ownership change in the last 12 months. Has the management or care team changed?Ownership change flag in CMS data
  3. What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices

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CMS star ratings

The vertical line marks the Maine average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings

Nurse staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.

What these roles do

Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.

How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 7 hours. The vertical line marks the Maine average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.

Inspection history

Inspectors cited 24 health deficiencies in the past three years. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 2 followed a complaint investigation.

Deficiencies cited at each standard inspection
Inspection dateHealthFire safety
Feb 11, 2026114
Mar 29, 20231025
Mar 12, 202031

Maine homes averaged 11.0 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.

Health citations, past three years (24)

  1. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2026)

  2. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2026)

  3. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2026)

  4. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2026)

  5. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2026)

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  1. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Complaint inspection · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2026)

  2. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2026)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2026)

  4. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2026)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2026)

  6. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2026)

  7. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Past Non-Compliance (Jun 19, 2025)

  8. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2023)

  9. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2023)

  10. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2023)

  11. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2023)

  12. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2023)

  13. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2023)

  14. BPotential for minimal harm, pattern

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2023)

  15. BPotential for minimal harm, pattern

    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2023)

  16. BPotential for minimal harm, pattern

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2023)

  17. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 12, 2020)

  18. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 12, 2020)

  19. BPotential for minimal harm, pattern

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

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 12, 2020)

What severity letters A to L mean

Penalties, past three years

CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.

Maine homes averaged 0.4 fines and $7,431 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $31,093.

Cost

Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.

Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.

Compared within Maine

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for Gorham House?

Gorham House has an overall rating of 5 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 3, staffing is 5 and quality measures is 5.

How many beds does Gorham House have?

Gorham House has 69 certified beds. It averages 62.3 residents per day, about 90.3% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Gorham House?

The home reports 4.84 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1.33 hours from registered nurses. The Maine average is 4.34 hours and 1.05 hours from registered nurses.

Has Gorham House been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

Does Gorham House accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 205166. Check the official record on Medicare.gov

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