My mom has been at Gorham House for three years. She's started out in the independent plus unit and the end of last year, she had to go to rehab. Then she went right from rehab to the assisted living and next week she's going to the Alzheimer's unit. So, she's been in four units. In all four units, I have to give them 5 stars. I never had a negative experience. Everybody has bent over backwards. They're friendly, helpful and have mom's best interest at heart as well as mine. I also have to point out that every staff member in that Gorham House addresses every resident by their name and makes them feel like family. They're just so always supportive and open to listen to your concern. I was concern about the tub and my mom falling that they immediately put in a shower. I mean they were just so on it all the time. I also think the nurses are in competition in who could be the sweetest. I just love them.
All day long they have somethingtoo. Of course, with my mom's Alzheimer's, she doesn't join in on all the activities. Every day they have listings of activities for the residents. In addition, my mom is very happy with the food. She never had any complaints about it at all. I have eaten there a couple of times too. The food is good and has a good variety. They have the option of eating in their rooms if they're not feeling good but of course that's nothing probably out of the ordinary. The dining room is lovely. It's carpeted with table cloth linens. I'm so blessed my mom is there.
Gorham House
Offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, and Memory Care
12 Reviews
50 New Portland Road, Gorham, ME 04038
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Reviews of Gorham House
Assisted Living Reviews for Gorham House
April 01, 2017
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
January 03, 2017
I visited this facility
Gorham House and the staff were very nice. They had different levels of care, from independent, to assisted, to memory care. They had a nursery school on the same campus, so the older adults can see the younger kids. They had a nice dining room. It seemed like a very engaged community.
Independent Living Reviews for Gorham House
April 18, 2017
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My mom is very happy at Gorham House. The staff is very caring and nice. The administration is very helpful when you have issues and tend to it quickly. The food and the chef are very good and cater to people if there's a certain thing that they really like. On special days, he comes out and makes sure they're happy. They have a lot of good activities, and people come in and play old music. They have entertainment and social hours two days a week where they provide cheese and crackers. It's a very nice facility, and we're very happy with it. She's in one of the larger units: a two-bedroom with three big closets, which she likes, and a bathroom with a walk-in shower. When you move in, they repaint everything according to what colors you want and redo carpet and flooring, so it feels like you're going into a new unit, which is very nice. There are also lots of windows, so it's nice.
Provider Response
Thank you Barbara
April 14, 2017
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
I have no complaints at Gorham House. Everything is great. My mom's apartment is very nice. I like the staff, they're fantastic. I have eaten there once or twice. The food is not fabulous but it's okay.
Provider Response
Thank you very much Dianna!
April 05, 2017
I am/was a resident of this facility
I like Gorham House very much. I am in the independent living unit. When I started, I got the names of all the houses in two counties, checked them all out and this is the one I liked. I walked out of many houses that are beutiful, but they are all old people. We walked in here and they were having a good time. I have a nice three bedroom apartment. I just came from the dining area and its fine as well as the food. In other words, I'm quite happy with the place.
May 10, 2016
I visited this facility
They're very nice at Gorham House, had activities all of the time, and allowed volunteers to come in and do certain activities. I would recommend them because they are friendly, allow you to have freedom, and has roomy apartments. You have a choice of one-bedroom or two-bedroom, and they're big enough for independent living. You can go into assisted living there.
Nursing Home Reviews for Gorham House
January 13, 2016
I am a friend or relative of resident
My father was recently in Gorham House for Rehab services and it is the worst facility I have ever seen. The food was terrible and the care was horrific. When nursing was called it took them over 30 minutes for someone to respond. The bed he was in had a huge hole in it and when asked to have it replaced or at least turned over there was no assistance. He ended up with a class 2 bed sore because they never turned him and the mattress was not modern at all which would have compensated for his movement. He was scheduled to get physical therapy and he never once saw a PT. He ended up returning to Maine Medical Center for treatment for pneumonia and the bed sore.
March 23, 2015
I am a friend or relative of resident
We had a family member in this facility. The daily care givers were absolutely the best. Our problem is with the administration. They make many promises that never happen. Their lack of honesty & communication with the family is awful. The administration only cares about the bottom line and cares nothing about their residents and families. I would not recomment this facility if you care about your family member.
May 28, 2013
I visited this facility
I think Gorham House is really a good facility. They have really good food. The staff are caring and I think some are very knowledgeable and perceptive on how to take care of a patient with brain injury. The staff enjoys where they work.
May 09, 2012
I visited this facility
My grandfather was a resident at the Gorham House. He had late stage Alzheimer's and after home care was too difficult he was moved here to be close to our family and get the 24/7 care he needed. The staff was always pleasant and welcoming. There interaction on both a personal and medical level left us at ease knowing that our loved one was well cared for. The facility was clean and well kept. The location and grounds were convenient with plenty of parking for visits. The rooms were bright and by bringing in personal belongings a real sense of home could be replicated. There was always an atmosphere of life going on and it seemed as if there was a steady stream of events to keep the days interesting and meaningful. The time he spent under their care allowed the entire family to enjoy his remaining time more fully as the burden of care was lifted. The Gorham House was a wonderful choice for my grandfather and for us.
March 13, 2012
I am a friend or relative of a resident
In my experience, Gorham House in Gorham, Maine provides top-notch care for residents. My great grandmother was a resident there for several years during her struggle with dementia. The staff were outstanding and supported our family during a very difficult time in our life. We felt safe having Nona there and knew she was being well taken care of by the staff. They have a secure unit and it really helped put our mind at ease. Another great thing about Gorham House is that they have a ton of activities on site for residents and family. They will take residents out to the theater or shopping at local stores. They also have a pre-school program on site which I think is really neat! There are plenty of adoptive grandparents for these kids! It definitely offers a lot of opportunities for cross-generational sharing and fun. Our family definitely recommends Gorham House as one of the best local assisted-living facilities.
September 29, 2011
I visited this facility
I recently visited the assisted living unit of Gorham House abd was very impressed. The residents there were well cared for. They looked very happy. The staff was very caring and interacted well with their residents. They talked as well as listened to their residents. The call lights were answered in a timely manner. I had the opportunity to see how their dining was conducted. Their meals were served in a dining room, restuarant style. The food smelled and ;looked wonderful. The residaents were chatting and visiting with each other as well as the nursing and dietary staff. I was impressed by the activity department. They seem to find appropriate and enjoyable activities. The staff is friendly and made me feel welcome. The appearance of the building was welcoming with big overstuffed chairs and sofas in the lobby. The residents have their own little apartments there with a kitchenette, dining room, living room and bedroom and bathroom, the seemed genuinely happy to be living there.
Costs for Gorham House
Services and Amenities of Gorham House
Costs
- All Inclusive Rent
- Entry Fee
- Fee Structure Extra: All Rates Are All Inclusive Cats Only With A $300 Pet Deposit
- Assisted Living Starting At: $5800/month
- Independent Living Starting At: $4500/month
- Memory Care Starting At: $6100/month
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
- Companion Suites: We Offer Companion Suites
- Studio Apartments
Medicare
- Health:
- Overall:
- Quality:
- Staff:
- Medicare Provider Number: 205166
- Ownership Type: For Profit Corporation
- Date Certified: 07/01/2018
General
- Resident Capacity: 100
- Minimum Age: 55
- Pets: Small Pets Allowed
Licenses
- State Licenses: 623110
About Gorham House
Once you have selected Gorham House, rest assured you will not have to move again due to lack of services. The same thoughful staff and important friends will always be there for you.
From independent living, assisted living and memory care services, we have it ALL!
For the person who wishes for the independent lifestyle while determining their own need for more services, we are the perfect choice. At no additional cost we provide one meal a day, housekeeping, trash pick up, social hour, a full calendar of community activities, and we'll even deliver your groceries to your door. Our goal is to provide a healthy, stimulating environment from which a person can continue to live life. Large one and two bedroom apartments have fully appliance kitchens, dining and living areas ready for you to appoint with your personal touch.
Assisted Living at Gorham House is one of the only licensed, fully staffed LPN/RN 24 hour programs in the State. The following are examples of the services and amenities which are provided:
- Three nutritious meals a day served in our gracious dining rooms
- Assistance with bathing, dressing, dining, toileting, and ambulating
- Professional housekeeping and linen services
- Medication assistance and management
- Transportation to doctors appointments, shopping, and places of worship
- Coordination of care with the resident's personal physician
- Life enriching activities program based on resident preferences
Gorham House is unique because we offer Assisted Living apartments for people who have Alzheimer's or other related dementias in a comfortable and homelike envonment. Our staff looks for opportunities to help residents succeed at familiar tasks, whether it is making their bed or baking a sheet of cookies. These activities give residents the opportunity to experience the satisfaction of a job well done, yet a helping hand is always nearby.
What Makes Us Special
Residents attend local theater, Maine State Music Theater, and Portland Stage just to name a few. Excursions to Boston and New Hampshire as well as other points of interest are offered.Local Shopping trips provided weekly to the grocery store. Also visits to the Maine Mall, Kohl's Department Store and Target are offered regularly.
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