The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited July 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
Nursing home report
GORHAM HOUSE
GORHAM, ME · Medicare-certified · 69 beds
In good standing
New ownership (past 12 mo)For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
GORHAM HOUSE (GORHAM, ME) has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with strong staffing and quality measures ratings, while health inspections are lower at 3 out of 5 stars. Reported nurse staffing is 4.84 hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.8441 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 27, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.8441.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.33
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.44
- Nurse aides
- 3.08
- Weekend nursing
- 4.39
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 53%
Registered nurse turnover: 54%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
23.8%22.7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
10.2%3.8%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.9%5.5%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2%3.8%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
5.9%2.9%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
35.3%17.1%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—14.6%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
11.8%20%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
21.4%38.9%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%7.8%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—94.3%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
81.6%96.2%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—59.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
72.2%86.8%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to prevent unnecessary mind-altering medications or ensure medicines did not limit a resident’s ability to function. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 605 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure a licensed pharmacist reviewed residents' medications each month and reported any problems as required. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 756 — 42 CFR §483.45(c) — S/S: E
Recent history
- OWNERSHIP
The facility reported a change in ownership in the past 12 months.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- OWNERSHIP
The facility reported a change in ownership in the past 12 months.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Sep 1, 2025
Now operated by Vop Gorham, LLC, previously Gorham Health Care, INC.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of SENIOR LIFESTYLE · 4 homes · 3.8 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 62.3 residents on an average day (90% of 69 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 32 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.