Fallbrook Commons
91 Merrymeeting Dr, Portland, ME 04103
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Fallbrook Commons Compares
Fallbrook Commons is a 102-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Portland, Maine. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Maine average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (34.0%) is above the Maine average of 20.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 102 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Portland, the local average is 3.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. Maine average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 26.1% — worse than the Maine average of 20.2% (30% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.2% — better than the Maine average of 4.1% (47% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.3% — better than the Maine average of 4.3% (45% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 34.0% — worse than the Maine average of 20.5% (66% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Maine averages across 78 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Fallbrook Commons
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Fallbrook Commons with other nursing homes in Portland.
How is Fallbrook Commons addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Fallbrook Commons doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 26.1% here versus 20.2% across Maine. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Fallbrook Commons keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.2% here versus 4.1% across Maine. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Fallbrook Commons maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 102 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Fallbrook Commons?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Fallbrook Commons lag behind other Portland options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.8 stars across 4 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Portland
Portland sits in Cumberland County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.5% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Maine as a whole (20.6% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 54,356 (18.5%)
- Median age
- 42.1 years
- Median household income
- $76,014
- Median home value
- $288,800
Demographics for Cumberland County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Portland.
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