GORHAM HOUSE
50 NEW PORTLAND RD, Gorham, ME 04038
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How GORHAM HOUSE Compares
GORHAM HOUSE is a 69-bed for-profit nursing facility in Gorham, Maine. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Maine average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (9.3%) is above the Maine average of 4.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 69 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 88% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Maine average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.0% — better than the Maine average of 20.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 9.3% — worse than the Maine average of 4.2% (120% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.3% — about the same as the Maine average of 4.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 18.1% — better than the Maine average of 20.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Maine averages across 78 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask GORHAM HOUSE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GORHAM HOUSE with other nursing homes in Gorham.
What keeps GORHAM HOUSE's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is GORHAM HOUSE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 9.3% here versus 4.2% across Maine. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at GORHAM HOUSE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at GORHAM HOUSE?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Gorham
Gorham 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 Gorham.
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