ElderGrade
A

90/100

Excellent

Gorham House

50 New Portland Rd, Gorham, ME 04038

CMS 5/5 stars #2 of 17 in Cumberland County (207) 839-5757
Certified beds
69
Occupancy
90%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

26/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 5.2 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.33 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 9% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 53% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.84 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.33 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 4.39 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 52.60%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 24 citations

Last standard health inspection: February 11, 2026 (6 months ago).

E Feb 11, 2026 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 11, 2026 F0605

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 11, 2026 F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 11, 2026 F0756

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 11, 2026 F0847

Administration Deficiencies

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 11, 2026 F0550 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 11, 2026 F0552

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 11, 2026 F0628

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

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Common questions about Gorham House

What is the ElderGrade for Gorham House? +

Gorham House holds an ElderGrade of A (90 out of 100), which we describe as "excellent". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Gorham House? +

Residents receive an average of 4.84 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Gorham House been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 24 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Gorham House accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Gorham House is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.