CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Maine. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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Gorham House is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Gorham, Maine with 69 certified beds. It has been operating since 1994. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.
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.
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
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.
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.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership Data Not Available | N/A | N/A |
Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Gorham House and nearby alternatives.
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