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Gorham House

50 New Portland Rd, Gorham, ME 04038

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Gorham House is a nursing home in Gorham, Maine. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(207) 839-5757
Last standard health inspection
February 11, 2026 (9 months ago)
Certified beds
69
Residents per day, on average
62.1
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Vop Gorham, LLC
Chain
Senior Lifestyle
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Maine average (27 vs 31).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Changed ownership in the last 12 months

      CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.8 to 3.9 hours per resident per day.

  2. CMS update of October 8, 2026

    • Changed ownership in the last 12 months

      CMS records show a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  3. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  4. 3 citations

    Health inspection on July 27, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 3 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0865. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

      CMS has cited this home for F0865 2 times since 2026.

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  5. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

  6. 11 citations

    Health inspection on February 11, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0584 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0605. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2026.

    • Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2026.

    • Citation F0756. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2026.

    • Citation F0847. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2026.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2026.

    • Citation F0552. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2026.

    • Citation F0628. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2026.

    • Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0657 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0865. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2026.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2023.

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  7. 4 citations

    Fire safety inspection on February 11, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 11, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation K0133. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 25, 2026.

    • Citation K0211. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 11, 2026.

    • Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 11, 2026.

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  8. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  9. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  10. 1 citation

    Health inspection on July 1, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 19, 2025.

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  11. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  12. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 6.1 to 4.8 hours per resident per day.

  13. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  14. 9 citations

    Health inspection on March 29, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2023.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2023.

    • Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2023.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2023.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2023.

      CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2020.

    • Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2023.

    • Citation F0623. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2023.

    • Citation F0625. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2023.

    • Citation F0732. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Post nurse staffing information every day.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2023.

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  15. 25 citations

    Fire safety inspection on March 29, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0004. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2023.

    • Citation E0006. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2023.

    • Citation E0015. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2023.

    • Citation E0018. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2023.

    • Citation E0020. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2023.

    • Citation E0022. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2023.

    • Citation E0024. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2023.

    • Citation E0029. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop a communication plan.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2023.

    • Citation E0035. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2023.

    • Citation E0036. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish emergency prep training and testing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2023.

    • Citation E0037. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish staff and initial training requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2023.

    • Citation E0039. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2023.

    • Citation K0161. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Use approved construction type or materials.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2023.

    • Citation K0223. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2023.

    • Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2023.

    • Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2023.

    • Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2023.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2023.

    • Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2023.

    • Citation K0232. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2023.

    • Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2023.

    • Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2023.

    • Citation K0372. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2023.

    • Citation K0916. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2023.

      CMS has cited this home for K0916 2 times since 2020.

    • Citation K0222. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2023.

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  16. 3 citations

    Health inspection on March 12, 2020

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 12, 2020.

    • Citation F0791. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 12, 2020.

    • Citation F0842. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 12, 2020.

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  17. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on March 12, 2020

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0916. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 20, 2020.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Gorham House last inspected?

CMS lists February 11, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Gorham House have?

CMS lists 27 health citations since March 12, 2020. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Gorham House been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Gorham House?

Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.

Is Gorham House a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.