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HomeMaineHawthorne House

Hawthorne House

6 Old County Rd, Freeport, ME 040322078654782WebsiteGoogle Maps
2.3on Google(10 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
83
certified

How Hawthorne House Compares in Maine

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.

CMS overall rating
4/5
ME average
3.1/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
ME average
2.9/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
5/5
ME average
4.1/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
5.56 hrs/day
ME average
4.34 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
1.37 hrs/day
ME average
1.05 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
61.4%
ME average
46.7%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the Maine average of 3.1/5.
Reported nursing time is 5.56 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 4.34.
Reported RN time is 1.37 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 1.05.
Staff turnover is 61.4%, higher than the Maine average of 46.7%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
8
deficiency citations
Inspected May 8, 2024
Most recent cycle
14
deficiency citations
Inspected May 1, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 6 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,476/mo
Maine median
Private Room
$12,723/mo
Maine median
Cumberland County 65+
59,050
19.5% of county
County Population
303,357
Cumberland County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Hawthorne House is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Freeport, Maine with 83 certified beds. It has been operating since 1993. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
83
Avg Residents/Day
68.7
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1993
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Cumberland
Last Inspection
May 1, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
14
Weighted Score
62.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (29)

F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 24, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0578Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: May 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: May 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: May 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0730Potential for Harm

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Survey: May 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: May 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0887Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0947Potential for Harm

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Survey: May 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0742Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: May 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0623Minimal Harm

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

Survey: May 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0625Minimal Harm

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.

Survey: May 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Minimal Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: May 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 5, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 5, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0569Potential for Harm

Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

Survey: May 5, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: May 5, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: May 5, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 5, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: May 5, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide3.70 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.49 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.37 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing5.56 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total5.16 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
61.4%
RN Turnover
51.9%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (20)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
FARADAY HOLDINGS LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%May 31, 2024
OTIS-HIGGINS, ANDREACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 11, 2015
PELKEY, WANDACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 1, 2024
FIRST ATLANTIC HEALTHCARE INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 1993
BERNARD, KIMBERLYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2024
OTIS-HIGGINS, ANDREAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 11, 2015
PELKEY, WANDAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2024
REDDING, JULIAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2024
RIENDEAU, CHRISTINEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2024
ZEOLI, ASHLEYANNEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 6, 2024
BOWDEN, KENNETHINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 8, 2026
FARADAY HOLDINGS LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMay 31, 2024
FIRST ATLANTIC HEALTHCARE INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 31, 2025
BERNARD, KIMBERLYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 1, 2024
COFFIN, CRAIGADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 31, 2024
OTIS-HIGGINS, ANDREAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 11, 2015
PELKEY, WANDAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 1, 2024
REDDING, JULIAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 1, 2024
RIENDEAU, CHRISTINEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 1, 2024
ZEOLI, ASHLEYANNEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 1, 2024

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Hawthorne House and nearby alternatives.

All Maine facilities
Hawthorne House
Freeport, MECurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Coastal Manor
Yarmouth, ME3.3 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Brentwood Center For Health & Rehabilitation, LLC
Yarmouth, ME4.0 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Sedgewood Commons
Falmouth, ME7.7 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Horizons Living and Rehab Center
Brunswick, ME9.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
MID Coast Senior Health Center
Brunswick, ME9.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Fallbrook Commons
Portland, ME11.4 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Hawthorne House
Freeport, ME · Current facility
—4/53/55/5None recorded
Coastal Manor
Yarmouth, ME
3.3 mi2/52/54/5None recorded
Brentwood Center For Health & Rehabilitation, LLC
Yarmouth, ME
4.0 mi1/51/54/5None recorded
Sedgewood Commons
Falmouth, ME
7.7 mi3/53/54/5None recorded
Horizons Living and Rehab Center
Brunswick, ME
9.2 mi4/53/55/5None recorded
MID Coast Senior Health Center
Brunswick, ME
9.2 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Fallbrook Commons
Portland, ME
11.4 mi4/53/55/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Hawthorne House?▾
Hawthorne House has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Hawthorne House cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Maine is $11,476/month for a semi-private room and $12,723/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Hawthorne House participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Hawthorne House had any health inspection violations?▾
Hawthorne House had 14 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 1, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Hawthorne House?▾
Hawthorne House provides 5.56 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.37 RN hours, 0.49 LPN hours, and 3.70 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 61.4%.
How many beds does Hawthorne House have?▾
Hawthorne House has 83 certified beds with an average of 68.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 83% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the First Atlantic Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Hawthorne House?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Maine. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Hawthorne House?▾
On Google Maps, Hawthorne House has a rating of 2.3 out of 5 based on 10 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.

Part of First Atlantic Healthcare

This chain operates 10 facilities. View all →