Summer Commons
21 June Street, Sanford, ME 04073 · York County · (207) 206-1360
64 certified beds, about 61 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1972
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 205012 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on August 27, 2025, inspectors cited 6 health deficiencies (the Maine average is 10.8, the national average 9.2).
None of its 18 health citations since December 2019 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.89 hours per resident per day, against 4.34 across Maine and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.79 of those hours.
53.7% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Maine average 46.7%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 18 health citations on file.
August 27, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 6 citations
- E Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to assess and monitor a resident after a fall and failed to follow their own Fall management and Neurological evaluation policies and procedures by obtaining neurological assessments for residents who had unwitnessed falls for 3 of 6 residents reviewed for falls. (Resident #9, #23, #71) The facilities Falls Management Policy last updated 2/2025 states under procedure; A fall incident report will be completed after a resident has had a fall, whether it is witnessed or not. Complete Post Fall Observation Tool, following a fall, to identify if the cause of the fall is related to mental status changes, physical limitations or environment factors. A neurological assessment tool will be initiated for falls where there is a known head bump. [...]
- D 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, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to adequately date and properly dispose of open biologicals according to manufacturer specifications in 1 of 2 medication storage rooms observed (August Unit). On 8/26/25 at 9:15 a.m. a surveyor observed the [NAME] Unit medication room with the Registered Nurse Manager. The refrigerator contained an opened and undated multidose vial of Tuberculin Purified Protein Derivative (TB) with the following manufacturer's instructions of, Once entered, vial should be discarded after 30 days. At this time, the Registered Nurse Manager confirmed the above and discarded the TB vial.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and observation the facility failed to maintain an Infection Control Program designed to prevent the development and transmission of disease and infection related to hand hygiene during medication administration for 1 of 4 residents observed.
- D Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that the physician was notified of a wound culture and sensitivity (C&S) result when organisms were identified that were resistant to the antibiotic already ordered, for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for non-pressure related skin conditions (#52). A review of the facility's policies and procedures for Antibiotic Stewardship stated 1. The purpose of our Antibiotic Stewardship Program is to monitor the use of antibiotics in our residents. 12. When a culture and sensitivity (C&S) is ordered, lab results are received, and the current clinical situation will be communicated to the prescriber as soon as available to determine if antibiotic therapy should be started, continued, modified or discontinued. And, Antibiotic Stewardship - Orders for Antibiotics stated, 3. Appropriate indications for use of antibiotics include: [...]
- B Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, record reviews and observations the facility failed to review and revise the care plan by an interdisciplinary team (IDT), that included, to the extent possible, participation of the resident after each Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment for 2 of 18 residents (Resident #34 and #32), and failed to ensure a care plan was updated to reflect the current needs in the areas of falls and self-care deficit (Resident #43), and communication (Resident #6) for 4 of 18 residents whose care plans were reviewed.
- B Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and review of the facility's Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program, the facility failed to present evidence that the required members attended 3 of 4 quarters provided (January 2025, April 2025, and July 2025). On 8/27/25, a surveyor reviewed attendance sheets for the QAPI quarterly meetings. A review of the January 2025 QAPI attendance sheet lacked evidence that the Medical Director attended the meeting. The April 2025 QAPI attendance sheet lacked evidence that the Infection Preventionist attended the meeting. The July 2025 QAPI attendance sheet lacked evidence that the Director of Nursing attended the meeting. On 8/27/25 at 3:30 p.m., in a discussion with a surveyor, the Administrator confirmed the finding.
January 24, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to use the services of a Registered Nurse (RN) for at least 8 consecutive hours a day, 7 days a week on 5 of 62 days (December 2023 and January 2024) reviewed for RN coverage.
November 16, 2022Standard inspection · 9 citations
- E Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to be free of medication error rate of 5% or more. There were a total of 2 medication errors out of 33 opportunities.
- E 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, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that medications were stored properly by having unattended medication cards on top of the cart allowing residents and unauthorized persons access to them on 1 of 3 days of survey. In addition, the facility failed to ensure expired medications were removed from the supply available for use in 2 of 2 medication rooms (July and August).
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure the kitchen was maintained in a clean and sanitary manner and failed to ensure food was labeled and dated in the refrigerator for 2 of 3 days of survey. In addition, the facility failed to monitor refrigerator/freezer temperatures and sanitizer bucket part per million (ppm) daily.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews and record reviews the facility failed to maintain an Infection Control Program designed to help prevent the development of infection related to oxygen tubing, bed pans and commodes for 3 of 3 days of survey and failed to prevent the possible transmissions of infections by handling medications and administering injection and eye drops with ungloved hands during medication administration for 2 of 2 medication pass observations.
- D Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a baseline care plan was developed and implemented within 48 hours that included the instructions needed to provide minimum healthcare instructions necessary to properly care for the resident and failed to ensure that a resident, and/or resident representative, was provided a summary of the care plan for 2 of 3 residents sampled for new admissions (#44 & #113).
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to review and revise the care plan to reflect the current needs of 1 of 2 residents reviewed for respiratory. (#52)
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to follow their own policy on oxygen (O2) storage and failed to obtain physician orders for oxygen therapy for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for respiratory care. (#52)
- D Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure an as needed (prn) psychotropic medication order met the required 14-day time limit or provided the rationale to extend the time limit beyond the 14 days, with the indicated duration, for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for pain management (Resident #51).
- B Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews and lunch meal test trays, the facility failed to serve hot foods for 1 of 2 lunch meals tested for appetizing temperatures.
December 11, 2019Standard inspection · 2 citations
- E Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews the facility failed to ensure that 3 of 5 residents reviewed for immunizations received pneumococcal vaccinations (Residents #20, #38 and #41).
- D Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews the facility failed to ensure as needed (PRN) psychotropic medications met the required 14-day limit for 1 of 6 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications (Resident #5).
Fire safety inspections
17 fire safety citations on file: 6 on August 27, 2025, 1 on May 23, 2025, 10 on November 16, 2022.
Every fire safety citation17 citations
- F Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
- F Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- F Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
- D Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- D Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- D To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- D Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- F Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- D Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
- D Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.89 | 4.34 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.79 | 1.05 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.52 | 3.92 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.84 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.26 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 53.7% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 25.0% | 40.2% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.42 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 5.03 on weekdays and 4.52 on weekends, 10% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 19.7% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 5.12 in April to June 2025 to 4.89 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.89 | 0.79 | 5.03 | 4.52 | 19.7% | 0 of 90 | 61 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.85 | 0.72 | 4.98 | 4.53 | 25.9% | 0 of 92 | 62 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.97 | 0.87 | 5.04 | 4.78 | 32.9% | 0 of 92 | 60 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 5.12 | 0.84 | 5.25 | 4.80 | 48.7% | 0 of 91 | 59 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Maine, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.35 | 1.06 | 4.52 | 3.95 | 9.2% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Maine
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $22.63 | $21.25 to $24.13 | 8,540 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $35.19 | $30.54 to $37.22 | 760 |
| Registered nurses | $41.82 | $38.41 to $48.78 | 16,540 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Maine | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 30.5 | 24.4 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.1 | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.6 | 4.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 17.5 | 25.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.1 | 4.3 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 28.2 | 20.2 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 21.7 | 20.8 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 15.7 | 16.1 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.9 | 2.0 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: SANFORD SENIOR CARE OPERATIONS, LLC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breshnahan, Richard | 5% or greater security interest | Individual | 09/13/2019 | |
| Harstad, Paul | 5% or greater security interest | Individual | 09/13/2019 | |
| Poncher, Lyle | 5% or greater security interest | Individual | 09/13/2019 | |
| Prescott, Roger | 5% or greater security interest | Individual | 09/13/2019 | |
| Steiner, John | 5% or greater security interest | Individual | 09/13/2019 | |
| Ury, William | 5% or greater security interest | Individual | 09/13/2019 | |
| Richards, Mary | Corporate director | Individual | 05/01/2021 | |
| Tyler, Michael | Corporate director | Individual | 09/13/2019 | |
| Cyr, Glen | Corporate officer | Individual | 05/01/2021 | |
| Orestis, John | Corporate officer | Individual | 05/12/2021 | |
| North Country Associates, Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 05/01/2021 | |
| Orestis, John | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2021 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on August 27, 2025: "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, compartments for controlled drugs."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on August 27, 2025: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on August 27, 2025: "Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on August 27, 2025: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
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Maine contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- Inspections and complaints: Maine DHHS Division of Licensing and Certification, Nursing Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, (800) 499-0229. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Maine DLC Licensed Provider Search, where Maine publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Summer Commons's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Summer Commons 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Summer Commons get at its last inspection?
- 6 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on August 27, 2025. The Maine average is 10.8.
- Has Summer Commons been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Summer Commons accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Summer Commons?
- CMS lists 12 owners and managers. Legal business name: SANFORD SENIOR CARE OPERATIONS, LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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