Gorham House
Gorham, Maine · CCN 205166
14 surveys since 2011, and no finding has been recorded at harm level.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 52
- Surveys
- 14
- Harm or worse
- 0
- Immediate jeopardy
- 0
No finding on record has been cited at harm level or above.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 69
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- SENIOR LIFESTYLE
- County
- Cumberland
- Medicare-certified since
- 1994
- Ownership changed
- In the last 12 months
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 5
- Health inspection
- 3
- Staffing
- 5
- Quality measures
- 5
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded fewer weighted findings than most of its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 22 for-profit facilities of 66–99 beds in Maine.
Last survey on record
Jul 27, 2026
105 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 4.84 | 4.04 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 1.33 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 52.6% | 49.7% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D1352.0% | E832.0% | F— |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B416.0% | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F5842×
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.
- F6572×
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- F6892×
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F7612×
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.
- F8122×
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Gorham House, in the surveyor’s own words.
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF689Jul 27, 2026
Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that the environment was free of accident hazards by ensuring that electric conduit wiring was properly secured as to not leave wires exposed in a kitchen and failed to ensure chemicals were properly secured and not accessible to confused residents for 2 of 2 observations on 1 of 1 day of survey. (9/15/26) Findings: Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that the environment was free of accident hazards by ensuring that electric conduit wiring was properly secured as to not leave wires exposed in a kitchen and failed to ensure chemicals were properly secured and not accessible to confused residents for 2 of 2 observations on 1 of 1 day of survey. (9/15/26) 1. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jul 27, 2026
Based on observations, interviews, record reviews and the facility's policies, the facility failed to ensure the kitchen was maintained in a clean and sanitary manner for the kitchen floors and food mixer. In addition, the facility failed to remove expired foods, date and label foods in the reach in the refrigerator and ensure staff personal food was not stored in the reach in refrigerator. Additionally, the facility failed to monitor the dishwasher wash and rinse cycle temperatures, as well as the chemical sanitizer levels for the dishwasher, monitor the temperatures for the walk-in freezer, Produce Walk in Refrigerator, Stock Room Freezer, Ice Cream Freezer, Windsor 1 Unit refrigerator/freezer, Windsor 2 Unit Refrigerator/Freezer, [NAME] Unit Refrigerator/Freezer, [NAME] Unit… […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Feb 11, 2026
Based on observations, interviews, record review and facility policy, the facility failed to maintain adequate housekeeping and maintenance services to maintain a sanitary, orderly, and comfortable interior on 3 of 3 units (Windsor I, Windsor II and Cottage). In addition, the facility failed to ensure a resident's personal belongings are kept safe and secure for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for personal property. (Resident #4) 1.On 2/11/26 at 8:25a.m. surveyor observed the Kitchen for unit Windsor 2, a surveyor observed that the floor was excessively dirty and with a build-up of debris in the corners. It was observed that all of the flat services were covered with a heavy layer of dust. Housekeeper #1, stated that she was here and cleaned this unit yesterday. 2. On 2/22/26 at 8:40a.m. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF605Feb 11, 2026
Based on clinical record review and interviews, the facility failed to follow a Physician order for 1 of 5 sampled resident reviewed for unnecessary medications (#2), failed to ensure the prescribed medication included a specific, diagnosed, and documented condition with symptoms which may be causing distress to the resident (#67), and failed to monitor side effects of psychotropic medications for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for psychotropic medications (Resident #8 and #42). 1. Resident #2's medical record contained a provider's order dated 6/27/25 for Trazodone HCl 50 mg (milligram). Give 0.5 tablet by mouth at bedtime for insomnia. AND Give 0.5 tablet by mouth every 12 hours as needed for anxiety 0.5 tab = 25mg x 90 days. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF689Feb 11, 2026
Based on observations, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that the resident's environment was free of accident hazards relating to unsafe flooring in resident areas, a broken electrical outlet, and a broken floor heater for 1 of 3 units (Cottage Unit). Findings:On 2/9/26 from 10:14 a.m. to 10:27 a.m., a surveyor observed the following findings in the Cottages Unit:- The flooring was ripped up and curled up in room's 5 and 9.- The flooring in room's 2 and 6 were lifting/bowed.- The flooring in room [ROOM NUMBER]'s bathroom had a hole in front of the toilet, exposing the sub flooring. Around the hole, when stepped on, the flooring sank in. […]
Read 20 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 20 of 52 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Jul 27, 2026Complaint3 findings
- Feb 11, 2026Standard and complaint11 findings
- Jul 1, 2025Complaint1 finding
- Mar 29, 2023Standard9 findings
- Mar 12, 2020Standard3 findings
- Apr 10, 2019Standard3 findings
- May 17, 2018Standard2 findings
- Apr 6, 2017Standard1 finding
Show the 6 earlier surveys
- Mar 25, 2016Standard3 findings
- Feb 12, 2015Standard1 finding
- Jun 24, 2014Complaint2 findings
- Jan 9, 2014—5 findings
- Dec 6, 2012—2 findings
- Oct 28, 2011—6 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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