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Gorham House

50 New Portland Road, Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 839-5757
4.2 ( 6 reviews )
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Continuing Care Communities, and Memory Care

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About This Community

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.

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4.2 ( 6 Reviews )

SonnyI

January 13, 2016

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.

Lee D.

March 23, 2015

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.

Elizabeth/Lisa

May 28, 2013

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.

GratefulGrandson1

May 09, 2012

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.

junebugg

March 13, 2012

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.

leenie1

September 29, 2011

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.

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