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 #247 / 357Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 247th out of 357 homes in Maine. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Maine that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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 #338 / 422Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 338th out of 422 homes in Maine. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Maine facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Maine that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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
ExpirationMarch 11, 2025 Expired
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.
1 Better
Metrics better than Maine average:
• Total inspections (95% below)
• Total inspections (95% below)
Latest Inspection
June 23, 2025
Inspections
| This Facility | ME Average | vs. ME Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 1 | 20 | This facility has 95% fewer total inspections than a typical Maine assisted living residence (1 vs. ME avg 20).↓ 95% better |
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.
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The information below is reported by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification.
| The Landing at Saco Bay | AL MC RC | Saco (Main Street) | 54
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54
ME AVG
20
Rank
#50 / 357 | No |
75
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75
ME AVG
31
Rank
#39 / 422 | Private Room / Shared Suite |
87.0%
Facility
87.0%
ME AVG
87.3%
Rank
#162 / 244 | Jessica Poulin | 21 | 2
Facility
2
ME AVG
3
Rank
#186 / 306 | 0.1
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0.1
ME AVG
0.2
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#163 / 306 |
| Woodlands Memory Care of Bridgton | AL MC RC | Bridgton | 48
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48
ME AVG
20
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#59 / 357 | No |
10
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10
ME AVG
31
Rank
#290 / 422 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
93.8%
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93.8%
ME AVG
87.3%
Rank
#130 / 244 | Susan Robbins | 7 | 0
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0
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 306 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#1 / 306 |
| The Mooring on Foreside | AL MC | Cumberland Foreside | 13
Facility
13
ME AVG
20
Rank
#101 / 357 | No |
1
Facility
1
ME AVG
31
Rank
#361 / 422 | Private Room |
76.9%
Facility
76.9%
ME AVG
87.3%
Rank
#187 / 244 | Brittany Tanguay | 13 | 3
Facility
3
ME AVG
3
Rank
#214 / 306 | 0.2
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0.2
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#191 / 306 |
| Helms Way | AL | Gorham | 3
Facility
3
ME AVG
20
Rank
#247 / 357 | No |
4
Facility
4
ME AVG
31
Rank
#338 / 422 | - | - | - | 1 | 0
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0
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 306 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#1 / 306 |
| OceanView At Falmouth | AL IL MC | Falmouth | - | No |
7
Facility
7
ME AVG
31
Rank
#316 / 422 | Studio / 1 Bed | - | - | - | - | - |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Maine
Helms Way is located in 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.
When does Helms Way's license expire?
According to ME state health department records, Helms Way's license expires on March 11, 2025.
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.
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