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Fallbrook Commons

Portland, ME · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 205134) · 102 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 3★ (state average 3.09★ — at state average)
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (207) 331-9292 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Fallbrook Commons has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Maine state average of 3.09. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.

Fallbrook Commons reports total nurse staffing of 4.70 hours per resident per day, including 0.81 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.8%.

Fallbrook Commons has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program designation for this facility.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Fallbrook Commons Fallbrook Commons: 3★ 3★ ME average ME average: 3.09★ 3.09★ North Country Asso chain avg North Country Asso chain avg: 2.6★ 2.6★

About this facility

Fallbrook Commons is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Portland, Maine (Cumberland County), first approved for certification in 1993. The facility is licensed for 102 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 97.0 residents. Ownership is classified by CMS as Non profit - Other.

According to CMS Care Compare, Fallbrook Commons holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which CMS lists as at the state average for Maine (state average 3.09). The facility's health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 5 stars.

Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 4.70 hours per resident per day, including 0.81 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.8%.

On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation is present in the data provided for this facility.

Fallbrook Commons is part of the North Country Associates chain, which operates 9 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.6 across the chain. CMS records do not indicate a change of ownership within the past 12 months for this facility.

Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Fallbrook Commons has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which CMS lists as at the Maine state average of 3.09.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

Fallbrook Commons is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is 4.70 hours per resident per day, with 0.81 RN hours per resident per day; nursing turnover is 43.8%. The facility has a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

The data provided does not show an abuse icon or a Special Focus program designation for this facility.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

Fallbrook Commons is certified for 102 beds and has an average daily census of about 97.0 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is owned by a Non profit - Other entity and is part of the North Country Associates chain, which operates 9 facilities with an average rating of 2.6.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

Fallbrook Commons was first approved for certification on January 1, 1993.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) performance; Fallbrook Commons scores 3 overall, 2 on health inspection, 3 on QM, and 5 on staffing.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at (207) 331-9292 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The data provided does not address tour details; contact the facility at (207) 331-9292 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review Fallbrook Commons' current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/205134?state=ME.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.