Nursing Homes in Windham, Maine
Windham has 1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 60 beds. The city average CMS rating is 3.0 stars, which is at Maine's state average of 3.0 stars. 0 facilities earn a B grade or better and are recommended for family consideration.
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Worth Considering
0
Facilities graded A or B that meet our quality standards
City Average
-0.04 vs state
Total Beds
60
across 1 facility
High Risk Facilities
0
0 under CMS review
0 with abuse citations
Nurse Availability
29 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Well Staffed
1
exceed staffing threshold
100% of facility
Zero Fines
passed all inspections
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Trend
0
improved vs last year
0 declined
Top Rated in Windham
Ledgewood Manor
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About Nursing Home Care in Windham
When it comes to nursing home care in Windham, ME, families should proceed with caution. The standout is Ledgewood Manor, but it has significant concerns leading to a Grade D rating, indicating that options in this market are limited and not particularly strong. While there are no major red flags like fines or abuse citations, the overall quality is average, and families may want to consider looking at facilities in neighboring cities for better choices.
Unfortunately, there are no recommended facilities in Windham. Families should consider exploring options in nearby cities like Gorham or Westbrook. While Ledgewood Manor has a clean record with zero fines in the last three years, it still doesn't meet the quality standards that families should aim for when seeking long-term care. Given the lack of strong options in Windham, it’s wise to expand your search radius for better facilities that can better meet your loved one's needs.
Make sure to skip Ledgewood Manor due to its overall low rating. The facility may have avoided fines, but a Grade D indicates deeper issues that could affect care quality. When visiting any facility, always observe the interactions between staff and residents. Look for signs of engagement and care; this can be a telling indicator of the environment your loved one might be entering.
Windham at a Glance
Good News
- • 1 facility with clean records—no fines in 3 years
- • 1 facility has more nurses than required
Be Aware
- • Some facilities have less nurse time than recommended
What's Changing
- → 1 facility stayed the same
- ★ Overall: Windham is stable
Questions Windham Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?
CMS recommends 0.75 hrs; Windham avg is 0.48 hrs (29 min)
Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?
1 of 1 Windham facility has zero fines
What were your most recent inspection findings?
Ask for specifics—0 local facilities have serious deficiencies
What is your staff-to-resident ratio on weekends?
Weekend staffing often differs from weekday levels
Finding Quality Nursing Home Care in Windham, Maine
Windham, Maine's Cumberland County seat, has 1 Medicare-certified nursing homes with approximately 60 beds. Families have solid options to choose from.
Windham vs. Maine: Near State Average
Windham nursing homes perform near the state average on key quality metrics. The city's average CMS rating of 3.00 stars is close to Maine's statewide average of 3.04 stars.
0 of 1 facilities earn a B grade or better. Families should still research carefully, as quality varies by facility.
Understanding Our Trust Score System
The Trust Score is a 0-100 rating calculated from CMS's official nursing home database. The score combines five data categories:
- Health Inspection Results — Recent deficiencies, their severity, and patterns over time
- Staffing Levels — RN hours, total nursing hours, and weekend staffing
- Quality Measures — Clinical outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, and rehospitalizations
- Penalties — Fines, payment denials, and enforcement actions
- Complaints — Substantiated complaints and their severity
In Windham, 0 facilities score a B grade or better, indicating they meet quality benchmarks across these categories. We recommend families prioritize these facilities and carefully research any facility rated C or below before visiting.
Staffing: A Significant Concern in Windham
Staffing levels are among the most important predictors of nursing home quality. Research consistently shows that facilities with more nursing staff—especially registered nurses—have better outcomes for residents.
Windham facilities average 0.48 RN hours per resident day, which falls below the CMS-recommended threshold of 0.75 hours. The typical Windham resident receives approximately 29 minutes of RN attention daily—compared to the 45 minutes experts recommend.
1 Windham facilities exceed CMS staffing recommendations. Families prioritizing staffing should look for facilities with the "Top Staffing" badge and ask specifically about RN hours during facility visits.
Ownership: An All For-Profit Market
Windham has no non-profit nursing homes—all 1 facility with reported ownership data are for-profit operations. 0 of 1 facilities are chain-owned, meaning these facilities are part of larger corporate systems rather than independently operated.
Research suggests non-profit facilities often have higher staffing levels and fewer deficiencies on average. The absence of non-profit options in Windham may be worth noting. Families seeking non-profit care should consider facilities in surrounding areas.
Ownership type alone does not guarantee quality. Several for-profit facilities in Windham perform well. Families should evaluate each facility individually using inspection data, staffing levels, and recent deficiency reports rather than ownership type alone.
Nearby Alternatives Worth Considering
Families may also want to consider nearby Maine cities for additional options. The following Maine cities offer multiple nursing home options:
- Bangor — 6 facilities
- Portland — 4 facilities
- Lewiston — 4 facilities
- Augusta — 4 facilities
- Waterville — 3 facilities
- Scarborough — 3 facilities
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes are in Windham, Maine?
Windham has 1 Medicare-certified nursing home with a total of 60 beds. The city average CMS rating is 3.0 stars, which is below Maine's state average of 3.0 stars.
What are the best nursing homes in Windham?
Based on our Trust Score analysis of CMS inspection data, the top-rated nursing homes in Windham include:
- • Ledgewood Manor — Grade D, 48/100 Trust Score
These facilities have strong inspection records and staffing levels.
Which Windham nursing homes should I avoid?
We flag 0 facilities in Windham as high-risk based on patterns of serious deficiencies, substantial fines, or placement on CMS's Special Focus Facility list. These facilities are marked with warning indicators in our listings above.
We recommend avoiding facilities with: Grade D or F, recent "Immediate Jeopardy" citations (indicating serious harm or risk to residents), or those on CMS's Special Focus Facility list.
The Bottom Line on Windham Nursing Homes
Windham offers typical nursing home options for the state. Focus your search on the 0 facilities graded A or B, particularly those with zero fines and strong staffing.