Piper Shores
Scout 96Scarborough, ME · 40 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Scarborough's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,890–$16,030/mo
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Hawthorne House
6 Old County Rd, Freeport, ME 04032 · Cumberland County
Hawthorne House in Freeport, Maine has been providing exceptional care to the Freeport, Mid-Coast, and surrounding communities.
65
GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 85% full (70 of 83 beds occupied on an average day).
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
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A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Freeport
Hawthorne House is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Freeport, ME, with 83 certified beds and an average of about 70 residents per day. It operates as part of the First Atlantic Healthcare network.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 5.30 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.24 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 65.2%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 14 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (5.30 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •High staff turnover (65.2%)
- •14 deficiencies at last survey
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Freeport, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 83
- Avg. residents/day
- 70
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- First Atlantic Healthcare
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 205098
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $12,890–$16,030/mo (median $14,070) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Portland prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 5.30
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 1.24
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 65.2%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 14
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-05-01
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (29 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-03-24Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2025-05-01Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
2025-05-01Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
2025-05-01Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2025-05-01Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
2025-05-01Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
2025-05-01Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2025-05-01Severity D — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Daily activities & events
Location
6 Old County Rd, Freeport, ME
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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How much does Hawthorne House cost?
Hawthorne House does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Freeport, ME area typically runs $12,890–$16,030 per month (median $14,070, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Hawthorne House's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Hawthorne House 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Hawthorne House?
Staff provide about 5.30 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 65.2% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Hawthorne House?
Hawthorne House has 29 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-05-01). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Hawthorne House have availability?
Typically 85% full (70 of 83 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Hawthorne House offer?
Hawthorne House in Freeport, ME offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 83 beds.
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