D

Fallbrook Commons

91 Merrymeeting Dr, PORTLAND, ME 04103
Score: 51 / 100

Fallbrook Commons faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 51/100. The facility ranks in the 45th percentile among Maine nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing levels at Fallbrook Commons exceed national averages, with 4.98 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.77 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent inspections identified 26 deficiencies at Fallbrook Commons. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.98 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.77 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.67 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.54 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.28 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.66 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

26
Total Deficiencies
Mar 3, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 4 Minor 🟠 22 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0760 Severity D
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Mar 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0842 Severity D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    Mar 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Aug 21, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0578 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    Aug 21, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0657 Severity E
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    Aug 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 2.7% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 4.9% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 26.9% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 3.6% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 34.1% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 4.7% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 26.5% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 51 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Other
Certified Beds
102
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 21, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
19