Hawthorne House
Freeport, ME · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 205098) · 83 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (207) 865-4782 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hawthorne House has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above Maine's state average of 3.09. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Hawthorne House reports 5.56 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 61.4%.
Hawthorne House has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Hawthorne House is a for-profit, corporation-owned nursing home in Freeport, Cumberland County, Maine, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1993. The facility is licensed for 83 beds and reports an average daily census of 68.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Hawthorne House holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Maine state average of 3.09. Its component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 3 stars, and staffing 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 5.56 per resident per day, including 1.37 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 61.4%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for Hawthorne House, and the facility is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for homes with a documented history of persistent poor performance placed under increased inspection scrutiny.
Hawthorne House is part of the First Atlantic Healthcare chain, which operates 10 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.4 across the chain. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Hawthorne House has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above Maine's state average of 3.09.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Hawthorne House is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.56 hours per resident per day, including 1.37 RN hours, with a 5-star staffing rating; nursing turnover is 61.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for Hawthorne House, and it is not designated under the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Hawthorne House is certified for 83 beds and has an average daily census of 68.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the First Atlantic Healthcare chain, which operates 10 facilities with an average rating of 3.4.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Hawthorne House was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification in 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates health inspections, staffing, and quality measures separately, then combines them into an overall rating; Hawthorne House scores 3, 5, 3, and 4 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2078654782 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not include tour or amenity details; contact the facility at 2078654782 to schedule and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest CMS data for Hawthorne House at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/205098?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.