Helms Way
Helms Way
Age without worries at Helms Way, an idyllic retreat in Gorham, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents can keep their peace of mind with a kind and highly trained team that helps with their daily living activities and household responsibilities around the clock. With accessible and secure accommodations, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort and safety.
A well-thought-out calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is also conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and interact with their surroundings. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community is great for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its dedicated services and supportive environment.
3-bed community Rank #246 / 356Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 246th out of 356 homes we track in Maine for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Maine facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Maine that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score: 4 / 100 Rank #335 / 357Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 335th out of 357 homes we track in Maine for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Maine facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Maine that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Housing
CountyCumberland
License LevelLEVEL III RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY
License NumberRCC39911
Inspection History
In Maine, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification is responsible for inspecting long-term care facilities to ensure they meet quality of care standards.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Maine state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Overall vs. ME average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
0 Better
No metrics in this bucket.
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Single-story
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Places of interest near Helms Way
1.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Gorham's city center to Helms Way's address, calculated via Google Maps.
Calculate Travel Distance to Helms Way
Add your location
Compare Assisted Living around Cumberland County
Info below is compiled from the ME Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
|
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
|
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
|
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
|
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
|
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
|
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
|
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
|
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
|
How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
|
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
|
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Landing at Saco Bay | AL IL MC NH RC | Saco | 54
Facility
54
ME AVG
20
Rank
#49 / 356 | No |
75
Facility
75
ME AVG
36
Rank
#39 / 357 | Private Room / Shared Suite |
87.0%
Facility
87.0%
ME AVG
87.5%
Rank
#160 / 239 | Jessica Poulin | 3 | 1
Facility
1
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#98 / 237 | 1
Facility
1
ME AVG
3
Rank
#96 / 237 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#97 / 237 |
| Woodlands Memory Care of Bridgton | AL MC RESC | Bridgton | 48
Facility
48
ME AVG
20
Rank
#58 / 356 | No |
10
Facility
10
ME AVG
36
Rank
#287 / 357 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
93.8%
Facility
93.8%
ME AVG
87.5%
Rank
#127 / 239 | Susan Robbins | 2 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#1 / 237 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 237 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#1 / 237 |
| Independence House 1 | AL | Freeport | 6
Facility
6
ME AVG
20
Rank
#133 / 356 | No |
62
Facility
62
ME AVG
36
Rank
#68 / 357 | - |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
ME AVG
87.5%
Rank
#1 / 239 | - | 1 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#1 / 237 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 237 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#1 / 237 |
| Helms Way | AL | Wy Gorham (Gorham) | 3
Facility
3
ME AVG
20
Rank
#246 / 356 | No |
4
Facility
4
ME AVG
36
Rank
#335 / 357 | - | - | - | - | 0 | - | - |
| South Street | AL | Gorham | 2
Facility
2
ME AVG
20
Rank
#302 / 356 | No |
27
Facility
27
ME AVG
36
Rank
#197 / 357 | - |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
ME AVG
87.5%
Rank
#1 / 239 | Fernand Ntagahoraho | 1 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#1 / 237 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 237 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#1 / 237 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Maine
Helms Way is located in Wy Gorham, Maine.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Maine.
Frequently Asked Questions about Helms Way
Is Helms Way in a walkable area?
Helms Way has a walk score of 4. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Helms Way?
According to ME state health department records, Helms Way's license number is RCC39911.
Are pets allowed at Helms Way?
No, Helms Way has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Helms Way have?
Helms Way has 3 beds.
What is the address of Helms Way?
Helms Way is located at 43 Helms Wy, Gorham, ME 04038.
What is the phone number of Helms Way?
(207) 839-7002 will put you in contact with the team at Helms Way.
What county is Helms Way located in?
Helms Way is in Cumberland County.
Guides for Better Senior Living
Care Cost Calculator: See Prices in Your Area
Assisted Living Explorer
Don’t Wait Too Long: 7 Red Flag Signs Your Parent Needs Assisted Living Now
The True Cost of Assisted Living in 2025 – And How Families Are Paying For It
Understanding Senior Living Costs: Pricing Models, Discounts & Financial Assistance
Updated on
