All citations for Gorham House

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

February 11, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 55 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 11, 2026).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2023).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2023).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2023).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0018, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2023).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0020, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2023).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0022, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2023).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0024, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2023).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop a communication plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0029, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2023).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0035, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2023).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish emergency prep training and testing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0036, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2023).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2023).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2023).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Use approved construction type or materials.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2023).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2023).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2023).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2023).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2023).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2023).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of July 27, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it (August 26, 2026).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2026).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0605, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2026).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2026).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0756, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2026).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0847, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2026).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.