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HomeMainePiper Shores

Piper Shores

15 Piper Road, Scarborough, ME 040742078838700
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
40
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)

• Has 40 certified beds with an average of 35.2 residents per day (88% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 5 deficiencies (inspected Dec 12, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 5.11 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 43.3%

Piper Shores is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Scarborough, Maine with 40 certified beds. It has been operating since 2001. The facility scored above average compared to Maine facilities.

Beds
40
Avg Residents/Day
35.2
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Oct 20, 2001
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Cumberland
Last Inspection
Dec 12, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
30.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (21)

F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Dec 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Dec 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Dec 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Dec 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Minimal Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Dec 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Sep 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Sep 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0640Minimal Harm

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Survey: Sep 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0678Potential for Harm

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Survey: Sep 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Sep 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Sep 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Sep 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0947Potential for Harm

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Survey: Sep 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Jul 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Jul 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0582Minimal Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Jul 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0623Minimal Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Jul 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0625Minimal Harm

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Survey: Jul 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jul 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Jul 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide3.17 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.44 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.51 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing5.11 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total4.76 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.08 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
43.3%
RN Turnover
15.4%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (4)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
DANIELSON, ROBERTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 25, 2017
ADAMOWICZ, JAMESCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 18, 2013
ADAMOWICZ, JAMESW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AFeb 18, 2013
ASHLEY, RICHARDW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ANov 30, 2010

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Piper Shores?▾
Piper Shores has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Piper Shores had any health inspection violations?▾
Piper Shores had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 12, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Piper Shores?▾
Piper Shores provides 5.11 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.51 RN hours, 0.44 LPN hours, and 3.17 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 43.3%.
How many beds does Piper Shores have?▾
Piper Shores has 40 certified beds with an average of 35.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 88% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Piper Shores?▾
Yes, there are 2 other nursing homes in Scarborough, Maine with an average rating of 4/5. You can compare all facilities on the Scarborough nursing homes page.