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Hawthorne House
6 Old County Rd, Freeport, ME 04032
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.
Hawthorne House is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Freeport, Maine, certified for 83 beds and caring for about 69 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Maine median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 29 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (14, 8, 7 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 34.9 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 5.6 hours per resident per day (1.4 RN), above the Maine median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 61.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Cumberland Co. median | Maine median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 29 | 25 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 34.9 | 30.8 | 44.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.6 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.4 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 61.4% | 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: 1 May 2025, 8 May 2024.
Severity mix: D ×17 E ×8 F ×1 B ×3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 1 May 2025 | 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 Jun 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | 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 | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | 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 | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 28 Jan 2025 | F0742 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Mar 2025 |
| 8 May 2024 | 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 | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 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 | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 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 | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 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 | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 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. | B | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 5 May 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2022 |
| 5 May 2022 | 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 | 3 Jun 2022 |
| 5 May 2022 | F0569 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2022 |
| 5 May 2022 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2022 |
| 5 May 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2022 |
| 5 May 2022 | 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 | 3 Jun 2022 |
| 5 May 2022 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2022 |
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 61.4%, RNs 51.9%; 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 | 22.2% | 24.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.0% | 3.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 17.6% | 25.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.8% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 27.4% | 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, corporation. Legal business name: Freeport Convalescent Center Inc. Chain: First Atlantic Healthcare (10 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faraday Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 05/31/2024 |
| First Atlantic Healthcare Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1993 |
| Faraday Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/31/2024 |
| First Atlantic Healthcare Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/31/2025 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 Hawthorne House 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 Hawthorne House been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Hawthorne House compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.6 hours per resident per day against a Maine median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Hawthorne House?
It is part of the First Atlantic Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Faraday Holdings LLC and First Atlantic Healthcare Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Hawthorne House last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 24 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 1 May 2025.
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.