Maine Veterans Home - Scarborough
290 Us Rt 1 · Scarborough, ME · 04074 · 2078837184
120 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Maine Veterans' Home
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.73 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.54 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.09 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (9 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2024
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2024
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.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2024
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.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2023
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.
Corrected October 1, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2023
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected October 1, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 1, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 31, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · B August 31, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 1, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 205127 · certified since January 1, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.