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

Inspection record 30% of score 68
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 80
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 83
Context 5% 100

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-day4.853.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.720.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day4.53≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year66%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (18 in the current record)

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected October 3, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Corrected October 3, 2025 · Infection Control

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · E November 16, 2022

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected December 23, 2022 · Pharmacy Service

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · E November 16, 2022

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected December 23, 2022 · Infection Control

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.