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Gorham House
50 New Portland Rd, Gorham, ME 04038
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.
Gorham House, in Gorham, Maine, is certified for 69 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Senior Lifestyle chain.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Maine median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 24 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (11, 10, 3 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 34.8 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 4.8 hours per resident per day (1.3 RN), close to the Maine median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 52.6%.
CMS flags that the facility changed ownership in the last 12 months.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Cumberland Co. median | Maine median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 24 | 25 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 34.8 | 30.8 | 44.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 52.6% | 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: 11 Feb 2026, 29 Mar 2023.
Severity mix: D ×13 E ×7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2026 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | E | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | E | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | D | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2026 |
| 1 Jul 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Jun 2025 |
| 29 Mar 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. | E | Standard survey | 8 May 2023 |
| 29 Mar 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 8 May 2023 |
| 29 Mar 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2023 |
| 29 Mar 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2023 |
| 29 Mar 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. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2023 |
| 29 Mar 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 | 8 May 2023 |
| 29 Mar 2023 | 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 | 8 May 2023 |
| 29 Mar 2023 | 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 | 8 May 2023 |
| 29 Mar 2023 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | B | Standard survey | 8 May 2023 |
| 12 Mar 2020 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2020 |
| 12 Mar 2020 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2020 |
| 12 Mar 2020 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | B | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2020 |
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 52.6%, RNs 53.8%; 1 administrator 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 | 20.4% | 24.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 9.6% | 3.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 14.6% | 25.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.7% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 23.1% | 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: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Vop Gorham, Llc. Chain: Senior Lifestyle (4 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vop Sls Holdco, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 09/01/2025 |
| Arhc Trs Holdco, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 09/01/2025 |
| Fmr LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 09/01/2025 |
| J.P. Morgan Investment Management, Inc. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 09/01/2025 |
| Ventas, Inc. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 09/01/2025 |
| Vtr Property Sectors, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 09/01/2025 |
| Vtr Trs Holdco, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 09/01/2025 |
| K&K Lifestyle Associates | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2025 |
| Senior Lifestyle Holding Company | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2025 |
| Senior Lifestyle Management Holdings | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2025 |
| Slh Maine Manager, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2025 |
| Blackrock Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2025 |
| Fmr LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2025 |
| J.P. Morgan Investment Management, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2025 |
| K&K Lifestyle Associates | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2025 |
| Nationwide Health Properties, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2025 |
| Senior Lifestyle Holding Company | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2025 |
| Senior Lifestyle Management Holdings | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2025 |
| Slh Maine Manager, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2023 |
| State Street Corporation | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2025 |
| Vanguard Group Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2025 |
| Ventas, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2025 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Seaside Healthcare LLC | Portland | 147 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 22 | 15.0 | — | 16 Mar 2026 |
All 17 facilities in Cumberland County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Gorham House been cited for?
24 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 Gorham House been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Gorham House compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.8 hours per resident per day against a Maine median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Gorham House?
It is part of the Senior Lifestyle chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Vop Sls Holdco, LLC, Arhc Trs Holdco, LLC and Fmr LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Gorham House last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 11 Feb 2026.
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.