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
View full evaluation →Skilled NursingCMS verified
Pinnacle Health & Rehab at N Berwick
47 Elm St, North Berwick, ME 03906 · York County
Pinnacle Health and Rehab in North Berwick, Maine, offers the highest standard of caring in a skilled nursing environment that feels like home.
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ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
Photos via facility website.
Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 89% full (57 of 64 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
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
One of North Berwick's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Pinnacle Health & Rehab at N Berwick is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in North Berwick, ME, with 64 certified beds and an average of about 57 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.79 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.63 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 36.1%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 1 health deficiency at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.79 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in North Berwick for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 64
- Avg. residents/day
- 57
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 205086
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
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| 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
- 3.79
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.63
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 36.1%
- 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)
- 1
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2026-01-27
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (12 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-01-27Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
2024-10-30Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2024-10-30Severity F — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2024-10-30Severity 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.
2024-10-30Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2024-10-30Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
2023-08-23Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…
2023-08-23Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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
- ✓ Library
Location
47 Elm St, North Berwick, 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 Pinnacle Health & Rehab at N Berwick cost?
Pinnacle Health & Rehab at N Berwick does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the North Berwick, 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 Pinnacle Health & Rehab at N Berwick's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Pinnacle Health & Rehab at N Berwick 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Pinnacle Health & Rehab at N Berwick?
Staff provide about 3.79 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 36.1% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Pinnacle Health & Rehab at N Berwick?
Pinnacle Health & Rehab at N Berwick has 12 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-01-27). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Pinnacle Health & Rehab at N Berwick have availability?
Typically 89% full (57 of 64 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Pinnacle Health & Rehab at N Berwick offer?
Pinnacle Health & Rehab at N Berwick in North Berwick, ME offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 64 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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