Nursing homeActive
Gorham House
50 New Portland Rd, Gorham, ME 04038207839575769 certified beds · 62 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2020
Deficiencies
24
● 4● 20● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-02-11
Standard
CMS overall
5 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 5/5
Health 3
Staffing 5
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Maine Division of Licensing and Certification · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-11 | Standard | 0110 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-07-01 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-03-29 | Standard | 360 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2020-03-12 | Standard | 120 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Maine Division of Licensing and Certification publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 205166-20260211-F550
F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 205166-20260211-F552
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 205166-20260211-F584
F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 205166-20260211-F605
F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 205166-20260211-F628
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 205166-20260211-F657
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningFalls
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 205166-20260211-F689
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 205166-20260211-F756
F847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.Scope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 205166-20260211-F847
F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 205166-20260211-F865
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 205166-20260211-F880
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-19Record 205166-20250701-F600
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-08Record 205166-20230329-F584
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-08Record 205166-20230329-F657
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-08Record 205166-20230329-F689
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-08Record 205166-20230329-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-08Record 205166-20230329-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-08Record 205166-20230329-F880
F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-08Record 205166-20230329-F623
F625Notify 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.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-08Record 205166-20230329-F625
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Staffing
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-08Record 205166-20230329-F732
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-04-12Record 205166-20200312-F761
F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-04-12Record 205166-20200312-F791
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Care planningRecords
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2020-04-12Record 205166-20200312-F842
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day1.33
Facility
Maine
National
Maine 1.05 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.84
Facility
Maine
National
Maine 4.34 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours4.39
Facility
Maine
National
Maine 3.92 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover53%
Facility
Maine
National
Maine 47% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover54%
Facility
Maine
National
Maine 40% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Maine | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 4.7% | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 9.6% | 4.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 23.1% | 20.2% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 20.4% | 24.4% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 3.5% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 19.4% | 17.4% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vop Sls Holdco, LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Arhc Trs Holdco, LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Fmr LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| J.P. Morgan Investment Management, Inc. Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Ventas, Inc. Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Vtr Property Sectors, LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Vtr Trs Holdco, LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Berman, Ari Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gagnon, Rebecca Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| K&K Lifestyle Associates Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Levy, Stephen Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Senior Lifestyle Holding Company Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Senior Lifestyle Management Holdings Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Slh Maine Manager, LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Zaslavsky, Andrei Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Baker, Dana Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Berman, Ari Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Blackrock Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cummings, Christian Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cummings, Christian Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cummings, Christian Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fmr LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fry, Brian Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fry, Brian Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gagnon, Rebecca Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| J.P. Morgan Investment Management, Inc. Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| K&K Lifestyle Associates Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kaplan, William Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Klutznick, James Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Levy, Stephen Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nationwide Health Properties, LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Senior Lifestyle Holding Company Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Senior Lifestyle Management Holdings Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Slh Maine Manager, LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Smith, Michael Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| State Street Corporation Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vanguard Group Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ventas, Inc. Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wood, Brian Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Zaslavsky, Andrei Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Senior Lifestyle — 4 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Maine.
No county cost figures on file for Cumberland.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springbrook Center Westbrook | 3.9 mi | 2025-10-28 | 0212 |
| Barron Center Portland | 5.4 mi | 2025-08-21 | 1100 |
| Maine Veterans Home - Scarborough Scarborough | 7.3 mi | 2025-06-17 | 040 |
| Pine Point Center Scarborough | 8.2 mi | 2026-06-02 | 1250 |
| Fallbrook Commons Portland | 7.7 mi | 2026-06-30 | 4180 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |