Fallbrook Commons
91 Merrymeeting Dr, Portland, ME 04103 · (207) 331-9292 · CMS certification number 205134
Fallbrook Commons is a 102-bed nonprofit nursing home in Portland, Maine, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1993. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall. Its last three inspection cycles produced 29 health citations.
CMS star ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
How it compares
| This facility | Maine average | |
|---|---|---|
| Health citations, most recent inspection cycle | 20 | 10.6 |
| Nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.75 | 4.39 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 46.2% | 45.3% |
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3.1 |
Facility details
| Ownership | Non profit - Other |
|---|---|
| Chain | North Country Associates (9 facilities) |
| Certified beds | 102 (about 96 residents a day) |
| County | Cumberland |
| Last standard inspection | August 22, 2024 |
Inspection history
29 citations from 4 inspections, 6 of them from complaint inspections. Newest first; select an inspection to see its citations.
June 30, 2026 3 citations · complaint inspection Potential harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0689 · severity code E · corrected Jul 31, 2026
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Environmental Complaint
Tag F0921 · severity code D · corrected Jul 31, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complaint
Tag F0656 · severity code D · corrected Jul 31, 2026
March 4, 2025 2 citations · complaint inspection Potential harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complaint
Tag F0842 · severity code D · corrected Apr 18, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service Complaint
Tag F0760 · severity code D · corrected Apr 18, 2025
August 22, 2024 17 citations · standard, complaint inspection Potential harm
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Administration
Tag F0868 · severity code E · corrected Oct 6, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0812 · severity code E · corrected Oct 6, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0761 · severity code E · corrected Oct 6, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0755 · severity code E · corrected Oct 6, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0695 · severity code E · corrected Oct 6, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights
Tag F0578 · severity code E · corrected Oct 6, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights
Tag F0550 · severity code E · corrected Oct 6, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0657 · severity code E · corrected Oct 6, 2024
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0699 · severity code D · corrected Oct 6, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0684 · severity code D · corrected Oct 6, 2024
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0661 · severity code D · corrected Oct 6, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0645 · severity code D · corrected Oct 6, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0600 · severity code D · corrected Oct 6, 2024
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Potential for minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights
Tag F0577 · severity code B · corrected Oct 6, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Potential for minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights
Tag F0582 · severity code B · corrected Oct 6, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Potential for minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights
Tag F0623 · severity code B · corrected Oct 6, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Potential for minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights
Tag F0625 · severity code B · corrected Oct 6, 2024
June 15, 2023 7 citations · standard inspection Potential harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0684 · severity code E · corrected Jul 31, 2023
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0761 · severity code E · corrected Jul 31, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0812 · severity code D · corrected Jul 31, 2023
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0802 · severity code D · corrected Jul 31, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0698 · severity code D · corrected Jul 31, 2023
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0655 · severity code D · corrected Jul 31, 2023
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0584 · severity code D · corrected Jul 31, 2023
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Source: the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) nursing home data published on data.cms.gov and Medicare's Care Compare, updated on Lawbamba November 9, 2026. Citations come from state health inspections, standard and complaint-driven, over each facility's last three inspection cycles. A citation describes what inspectors found on the inspection date; facilities can dispute citations, and most are corrected afterwards. Star ratings, fines and the abuse icon are CMS's own.
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