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Fallbrook Commons
91 Merrymeeting Dr, Portland, ME 04103
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 102 beds, Fallbrook Commons serves Portland in Cumberland County, Maine and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1993.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Maine median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 29 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (20, 9, 0 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 28.4 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 44.4.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.7 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Maine median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 43.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Cumberland Co. median | Maine median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 29 | 25 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 28.4 | 30.8 | 44.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 43.8% | 46.9% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (17 in the county, 78 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Maine average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 22 Aug 2024, 15 Jun 2023.
Severity mix: D ×14 E ×11 B ×4
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 31 Jul 2026 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jul 2026 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jul 2026 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0578 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | E | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | B | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | B | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | B | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0625 | 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. | B | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2024 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Maine average. Turnover: nursing staff 43.8%, RNs 35.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Maine median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 31.8% | 24.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.2% | 3.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 8.6% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 17.9% | 25.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.3% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 26.2% | 19.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, other. Legal business name: Fallbrook Care Operations, Llc. Chain: North Country Associates (9 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botein & Company | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 09/13/2024 |
| Dlf-Mct Equity Partners, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 09/13/2024 |
| Fb Portland LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 09/13/2024 |
| Great River Productions Profit Sharing Plan | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 09/13/2024 |
| Knight Investment Company LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 09/13/2024 |
| Laundry French Construction Company LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 09/13/2024 |
| North South | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 09/13/2024 |
| Poncher Investment Partners | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 09/13/2024 |
| Spdb LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 09/13/2024 |
| Wr Realty | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 09/13/2024 |
| Wr Realty LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 09/13/2024 |
| Fallbrook Care Operations, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/02/2024 |
| Fallbrook Care Operations, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/02/2024 |
| Fb Portland LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/13/2024 |
| Laundry French Construction Company LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/13/2024 |
| Wr Realty | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/13/2024 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Cumberland County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorham House | Gorham | 69 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 34.8 | — | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Maine Veterans Home - Scarborough | Scarborough | 120 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 7.5 | — | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Mid Coast Senior Health Center | Brunswick | 42 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 28.6 | — | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Piper Shores | Scarborough | 40 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 52.5 | — | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Barron Center | Portland | 219 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 8.7 | $8K | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Cedars Nursing Care Center | Portland | 102 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 24.5 | — | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Hawthorne House | Freeport | 83 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 29 | 34.9 | — | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Horizons Living and Rehab Center | Brunswick | 65 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 30.8 | — | 28 Aug 2024 |
All 17 facilities in Cumberland County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Fallbrook Commons been cited for?
29 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Maine median is 29 per facility.
Has Fallbrook Commons been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Fallbrook Commons compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.7 hours per resident per day against a Maine median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Fallbrook Commons?
It is part of the North Country Associates chain. Ownership type is non-profit, other. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Botein & Company, Dlf-Mct Equity Partners, LLC and Fb Portland LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Fallbrook Commons last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 30 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 22 Aug 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.