Hawthorne House

Name: Hawthorne House
Address: 6 OLD COUNTY RD, Freeport, ME, 04032, US
Telephone: 2078654782

6 Old County Rd, Freeport, ME 04032 · Cumberland County · 83 certified beds · avg 69 residents/day · certified since Jan 1, 1993

Part of chain: FIRST ATLANTIC HEALTHCARE (10 facilities, chain avg rating 3.4★)

3/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

6.09

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (29)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Mar 24, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint
May 1, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not honor residents' rights to request, refuse, or stop treatment, to decline participation in medical research, or to make an advance directive — a written statement of their wishes for future medical care.
May 1, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs.
May 1, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
May 1, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have a working program to monitor how antibiotics are used. Tracking antibiotic use helps make sure these drugs are given only when needed and remain effective.
May 1, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not properly complete the required screening (called PASARR) that identifies whether a person entering a nursing home has a mental illness or intellectual disability and needs specialized services.
May 1, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
May 1, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not observe each nurse aide's job performance or provide regular training as required.
May 1, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
May 1, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
May 1, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
May 1, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
May 1, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not educate residents and staff about COVID-19 vaccination, offer the vaccine to those eligible after that education, or properly document everyone's vaccination status.
May 1, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not make sure its nurse aides had the skills needed to care for residents, including training in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Jan 28, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide appropriate treatment and services to residents with a mental health condition, difficulty adjusting emotionally, or a history of trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). · from a complaint
May 8, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs.
May 8, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
May 8, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
May 8, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
May 8, 2024	B · Minimal risk, repeated	The facility did not give residents (and their representatives and the ombudsman, a state advocate for residents) proper advance notice before a transfer or discharge, including information about their right to appeal.
May 8, 2024	B · Minimal risk, repeated	The facility did not give the resident or their representative written notice of how long it would hold the resident's bed during a hospital stay or approved leave.
May 8, 2024	B · Minimal risk, repeated	The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required.
May 5, 2022	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
May 5, 2022	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs.
May 5, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not properly notify residents about the balance of money it holds for them, or failed to return those funds when a resident was discharged, evicted, or died.
May 5, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
May 5, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
May 5, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
May 5, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (7 → 13).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2022	7	F
2024	7	E
2025	14	E
2026	1	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Maine avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	6.09	4.60	3.95	top 6% in Maine; top 4% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	1.50	1.11	0.69	top 12% in Maine; top 5% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	5.64	4.16	3.50	top 3% in Maine; top 3% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	1.13	0.73	0.48	top 12% in Maine; top 4% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	61.4	46.7	45.8	bottom 9% in Maine; bottom 14% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	51.9	40.2	42.9	bottom 28% in Maine; bottom 32% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 5.56, RN 1.37, weekend 5.16. Staffing rating: 5/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: 3/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Faraday Holdings LLC	Organization	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	100%	05/31/2024
Bernard, Kimberly	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2024
Bernard, Kimberly	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2024
Bowden, Kenneth	Individual	Individual Is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/08/2026
Coffin, Craig	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	05/31/2024
Faraday Holdings LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	05/31/2024
First Atlantic Healthcare INC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/1993
First Atlantic Healthcare INC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/31/2025
Otis-Higgins, Andrea	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	05/11/2015
Otis-Higgins, Andrea	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	05/11/2015
Otis-Higgins, Andrea	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	05/11/2015
Pelkey, Wanda	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2024
Pelkey, Wanda	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2024
Pelkey, Wanda	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2024
Redding, Julia	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2024
Redding, Julia	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2024
Riendeau, Christine	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2024
Riendeau, Christine	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2024
Zeoli, Ashleyanne	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/06/2024
Zeoli, Ashleyanne	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	04/01/2024

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"How do you record and honor each resident's treatment wishes and advance directives, and how do staff know about them?"
"Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
"Who oversees antibiotic use here, and how do you decide when an antibiotic is really needed?"
"How do you screen new residents for mental health and disability-related needs, and how do you provide the specialized services they require?"
"How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
"How often do you evaluate your nurse aides and what ongoing training do they receive?"
"Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection
Coastal Manor	3.4 mi	Yarmouth, ME	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Brentwood Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC	4.0 mi	Yarmouth, ME	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Sedgewood Commons	7.7 mi	Falmouth, ME	★★★☆☆	3/5
Horizons Living and Rehab Center	9.2 mi	Brunswick, ME	★★★★☆	3/5
Mid Coast Senior Health Center	9.2 mi	Brunswick, ME	★★★★★	5/5
Fallbrook Commons	11.4 mi	Portland, ME	★★★☆☆	2/5
Cedars Nursing Care Center	11.7 mi	Portland, ME	★★★★☆	4/5
Seaside Healthcare LLC	12.1 mi	Portland, ME	★★★★☆	4/5
Barron Center	14.2 mi	Portland, ME	★★★★☆	4/5
Ledgewood Manor	14.4 mi	Windham, ME	★★★☆☆	3/5
Pinnacle Health & Rehab at South Portland	14.9 mi	So Portland, ME	★★★☆☆	3/5
Springbrook Center	15.8 mi	Westbrook, ME	★★☆☆☆	1/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 205098.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Hawthorne House

6 Old County Rd, Freeport, ME 04032 · 2078654782

Health inspection rating 3/5 · CMS overall 4/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "How do you record and honor each resident's treatment wishes and advance directives, and how do staff know about them?"
☐ "Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
☐ "Who oversees antibiotic use here, and how do you decide when an antibiotic is really needed?"
☐ "How do you screen new residents for mental health and disability-related needs, and how do you provide the specialized services they require?"
☐ "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
☐ "How often do you evaluate your nurse aides and what ongoing training do they receive?"
☐ "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 205098 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)