Quick answers
- Where is Hawthorne House?
- 6 Old County Rd, Freeport, ME 04032, in Cumberland County, Maine.
- What is the phone number of Hawthorne House?
- (207) 865-4782, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Hawthorne House?
- Medicare overall rating: 4 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Hawthorne House been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Hawthorne House.
- What did inspectors find at Hawthorne House?
- In its last three inspection cycles (May 5, 2022 to March 24, 2026), Medicare lists 29 health citations; the most serious was level F. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (May 5, 2022 to March 24, 2026), Hawthorne House had 29 health citations; the most serious was level F (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 5.28 hours per resident per day; the Maine average is 4.39 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: May 1, 2025 — 14 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: May 1, 2025 (standard health inspection); March 24, 2026 (complaint investigation).
Show 14 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0578 Level E
“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.”
F0584 Level E
“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.”
F0689 Level E
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0881 Level E
“Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0645 Level D
“PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0730 Level D
“Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.”
F0761 Level D
“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.”
F0812 Level D
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0883 Level D
“Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.”
F0887 Level D
“Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.”
F0947 Level D
“Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.”
Previous cycle: May 8, 2024 — 8 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: May 8, 2024 (standard health inspection); January 28, 2025 (complaint investigation).
Show 8 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0584 Level E
“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.”
F0695 Level E
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0761 Level E
“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.”
F0742 Level D
“Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.”
F0812 Level D
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0623 Level B
“Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.”
F0625 Level B
“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.”
F0657 Level B
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
Earlier cycle: May 5, 2022 — 7 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: May 5, 2022 (standard health inspection).
Show 7 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0584 Level E
“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.”
F0569 Level D
“Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0761 Level D
“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.”
F0921 Level D
“Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (19)
E0037 Level F
“Establish staff and initial training requirements.”
K0914 Level F
“Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0211 Level D
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0324 Level D
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0911 Level D
“Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.”
K0920 Level D
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0761 Level F
“To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”
K0211 Level D
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0222 Level D
“Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.”
K0919 Level D
“Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.”
K0363 Level C
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0222 Level F
“Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.”
K0372 Level F
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
K0511 Level F
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0321 Level D
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0324 Level D
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0911 Level D
“Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.”
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Maine | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 1.36 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.48 | 0.46 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 3.45 | 2.87 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 5.28 | 4.39 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 4.82 | 3.93 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 1.05 | 0.72 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 57.0% | 45.3% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 48.0% | 39.2% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 11 nursing homes: First Atlantic Healthcare.
Legal business name: Freeport Convalescent Center Inc.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (2)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faraday Holdings LLC | Direct owner | 100% | May 31, 2024 |
| First Atlantic Healthcare Inc | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | January 1, 1993 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 83 |
| Average residents per day | 74.3 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – corporation |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | First Atlantic Healthcare |
| Legal business name | Freeport Convalescent Center Inc |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1993-01-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 6 Old County Rd, Freeport, ME 04032 |
| County | Cumberland County |
| State | Maine |
| Phone | (207) 865‑4782 |
| CMS Certification Number | 205098 |
| Name in Medicare records | HAWTHORNE HOUSE |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Coastal Manor3.3 mi · Yarmouth, ME · 2 of 5 stars
- Brentwood Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC4.0 mi · Yarmouth, ME · 1 of 5 stars
- Sedgewood Commons7.7 mi · Falmouth, ME · 5 of 5 stars
- Horizons Living and Rehab Center9.2 mi · Brunswick, ME · 4 of 5 stars
- Mid Coast Senior Health Center9.2 mi · Brunswick, ME · 5 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital13 mi · Brunswick, ME · Acute Care Hospital
- Northern Light Mercy Hospital14 mi · Portland, ME · Acute Care Hospital
- MaineHealth Maine Medical Center14 mi · Portland, ME · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13