Summer Commons
21 June Street · Sanford, ME · 04073 · 2072061360
64 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
66% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.85 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.72 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.53 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 66% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D 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.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · B 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.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B August 27, 2025
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected February 6, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 16, 2022
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected December 23, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 16, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 23, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 16, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 23, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 16, 2022
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.
Corrected December 23, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 16, 2022
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected December 23, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 16, 2022
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 23, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 16, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 23, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 16, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 23, 2022 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B November 16, 2022
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected December 23, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2019
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.
Corrected January 24, 2020 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 11, 2019
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected January 24, 2020 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 205012 · certified since September 8, 1972. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.