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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Summer Commons
21 June Street, Sanford, ME 04073 · York County
Summer Commons in Sanford, Maine offers skilled nursing, memory care, rehabilitation, and respite services in a warm, home-like setting.
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StrongHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 96% full (62 of 64 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
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.
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Sanford
Summer Commons is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Sanford, ME, with 64 certified beds and an average of about 62 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.85 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.72 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 66%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 6 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.85 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •High staff turnover (66%)
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Sanford for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 64
- Avg. residents/day
- 62
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 205012
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
- 4.85
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.72
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 66%
- 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)
- 6
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-08-27
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (18 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-08-27Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2025-08-27Severity D — 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…
2025-08-27Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-08-27Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
2025-08-27Severity B — minimalResident 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.
2025-08-27Severity B — minimalAdministration Deficiencies
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
2024-01-24Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
2022-11-16Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Respite / short-term stays
- ✓ Scheduled transportation
- ✓ On-site salon / barber
- ✓ Housekeeping & laundry
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Library
- ✓ Private rooms available
- ✓ 24-hour staff
Location
21 June Street, Sanford, ME
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Summer Commons
How much does Summer Commons cost?
Summer Commons does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Sanford, 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 Summer Commons's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Summer Commons 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Summer Commons?
Staff provide about 4.85 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 66% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Summer Commons?
Summer Commons has 18 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-08-27). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Summer Commons have availability?
Typically 96% full (62 of 64 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Summer Commons offer?
Summer Commons in Sanford, ME offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 64 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
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Your next steps — this week
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- 3Tour 2–3 communitiesCompare this community against two alternatives. Ask about staff turnover, all-in monthly cost, and care-plan changes.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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