Gorham House
Gorham, ME · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 205166) · 69 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (207) 839-5757 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Gorham House has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Maine state average of 3.09 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3 stars and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Gorham House reports 4.84 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.33 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars from CMS. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.6%.
Gorham House has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility based on the data provided.
About this facility
Gorham House is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Gorham, Cumberland County, Maine, operating under a for-profit, limited liability company ownership structure. The facility is certified for 69 beds and reports an average of 62.3 residents, and has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since March 1994.
According to CMS Care Compare, Gorham House holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Maine state average of 3.09 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data shows total nurse hours of 4.84 per resident per day, including 1.33 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials.
Gorham House is part of the Senior Lifestyle chain, which operates 4 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.8 stars.
CMS ownership records indicate a change of ownership within the last 12 months. Because ratings can lag behind ownership transitions, some of the ratings and data reported above may reflect performance under the prior operator rather than the current one. Families are encouraged to review the current inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most up-to-date information.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Gorham House has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Maine state average of 3.09 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Gorham House accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 4.84 per resident per day, including 1.33 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 52.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Based on the data provided, there is no abuse icon or Special Focus status recorded for Gorham House.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Gorham House is certified for 69 beds and reports an average of 62.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Gorham House is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Senior Lifestyle chain, which includes 4 facilities with an average rating of 3.8 stars. Note that ownership changed within the last 12 months, so current ratings may reflect the prior operator.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Gorham House has been certified since March 1, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (5 stars), health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (5 stars), each reflecting a different aspect of care quality.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 2078395757 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include touring details; contact the facility at 2078395757 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record for Gorham House at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/205166?state=ME.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.