Gorham, ME

Gorham House

4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 10 recent health deficiencies with 25 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

50 New Portland Rd, Gorham, ME

(207) 839-5757

Compare this facility

Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

69

Certified beds

Average residents

63

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1994-03-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.26

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.47

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

3.32

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

4.68

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

56%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

58%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.4
1.4
About the same
1.9
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.8
2.1
0.3 pts better
1.8
About the same
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 72.9%
90.7%
17.8 pts worse
93.4%
20.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.3%
95.5%
1.2 pts worse
95.5%
1.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 6.9%
4.3%
2.6 pts worse
3.3%
3.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.2%
10.7%
8.5 pts better
11.4%
9.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 9.1%
5.5%
3.6 pts worse
5.4%
3.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 15.3%
17.0%
1.7 pts better
19.6%
4.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 20.7%
21.0%
0.3 pts better
16.7%
4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.0%
About the same
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 25.8%
29.6%
3.8 pts better
16.3%
9.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 22.9%
25.7%
2.8 pts better
14.9%
8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
1.3%
1.3 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.0%
2.7%
0.7 pts better
1.7%
0.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 25.6%
29.8%
4.2 pts better
19.8%
5.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.7%
4.4%
0.7 pts better
5.1%
1.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 61.9%
71.2%
9.3 pts worse
81.7%
19.8 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 18.4%
15.6%
2.8 pts worse
12.0%
6.4 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.4%
1.4 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 59.3%
74.5%
15.2 pts worse
79.7%
20.4 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 15.5%
20.5%
5 pts better
23.9%
8.4 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2023-03-29 · Fire 2023-03-29

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)

25 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (12 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2020-03-12 · Fire 2020-03-12

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (1 deficiency)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-04-10 · Fire 2019-04-10

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2023-05-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

E18 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

Corrected 2023-05-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

E20 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

Corrected 2023-05-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

E22 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.

Corrected 2023-05-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

E24 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

Corrected 2023-05-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

E29 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop a communication plan.

Corrected 2023-05-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

E35 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

Corrected 2023-05-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

E36 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2023-05-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2023-05-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2023-05-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2023-05-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2023-05-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2023-05-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2023-05-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-05-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-05-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2023-05-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-05-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-05-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

K232 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

Corrected 2023-05-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-05-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-05-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2023-05-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

K916 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

Corrected 2023-05-08

C · Minimal harm 2023-03-29

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2023-05-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-03-12

K916 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

Corrected 2020-03-20

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-01

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-06-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-05-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-05-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-05-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-05-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-05-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-05-08

B · Minimal harm 2023-03-29

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-05-08

B · Minimal harm 2023-03-29

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-05-08

B · Minimal harm 2023-03-29

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2023-05-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-03-12

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2020-04-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-03-12

F791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Corrected 2020-04-12

B · Minimal harm 2020-03-12

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2020-04-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-04-10

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2019-05-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-04-10

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2019-05-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-04-10

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2019-05-03

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Hogan, Joseph

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

100% 2 facilities 2008-01-01
Beaulieu, Todd

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-01-17
Belhumeur, Michelle

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2006-08-13
Continuum Home Services Inc

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 1998-10-18
Deluca, Jon

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-09-07
Feld, Julia

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2017-01-01
Frumm, Jerrold

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-09-07
Kaplan, William

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-09-07
Levy, Stephen

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-09-07
Slh Maine Manager, LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2023-12-01
Wilday, Roger

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2018-09-24

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