Scarborough, ME

Piper Shores

5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 5 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

15 Piper Road, Scarborough, ME

(207) 883-8700

Compare this facility

Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

Certified beds

Average residents

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2001-10-20

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Changed ownership

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.51

Registered nurse staffing · state 1.03 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.44

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.47 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

3.17

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.86 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

5.11

All reported nurse hours · state 4.35 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.95

RN + LPN hours · state 1.49 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

4.76

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.91 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

1.13

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.73 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.08

Reported PT staffing · state 0.07 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

1.73

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

5.84

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.20

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

15%

Annual RN turnover · state 45% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

43%

Annual nurse turnover · state 49% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

1,937

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

52.87

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

1.0075

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

4.38

Baseline 19.13% · Performance 19.40% · Measure score 4.38 · Achievement 4.38 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

4.39

Baseline 5.71% · Performance 6.52% · Measure score 4.39 · Achievement 4.39 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

6.01

Baseline 30.00% · Performance 39.13% · Measure score 6.01 · Achievement 6.01 · Improvement 0

Adjusted total nurse staffing

6.37

Baseline 5.80 hours · Performance 4.89 hours · Measure score 6.37 · Achievement 6.37 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure	Facility	National	Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission	10.61%	10.72% 0.1 pts better	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 68 · Observed rate 7.35% · Lower 95% interval 7.22%
Discharge to community	46.28%	50.57% 4.3 pts worse	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 55 · Observed rate 43.64% · Lower 95% interval 37.04%
Medicare spending per beneficiary	0.89	1.02 0.1 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up	97.3%	95.27% 2 pts better	Numerator 36 · Denominator 37
Falls with major injury	2.7%	0.77% 1.9 pts worse	Numerator 1 · Denominator 37
Discharge self-care score	67.74%	53.69% 14 pts better	Numerator 21 · Denominator 31
Discharge mobility score	58.06%	50.94% 7.1 pts better	Numerator 18 · Denominator 31
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened	0%	2.29% 2.3 pts better	Numerator 0 · Denominator 37 · Adjusted rate 0%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization	6.52%	7.12% 0.6 pts better	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 42 · Observed rate 2.38% · Lower 95% interval 3.01%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage	5.99%	8.2% 2.2 pts worse	Numerator 10 · Denominator 167
Staff flu vaccination coverage	98.85%	42% 56.8 pts better	Numerator 172 · Denominator 174
Discharge function score	74.19%	56.45% 17.7 pts better	Numerator 23 · Denominator 31
Transfer of health information to provider	Not Available	95.95%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 5 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient	Not Available	96.28%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 18 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date	Not Available	25.2%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 17 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.4	1.4 About the same	1.9 0.5 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.4 · Observed 0.9 · Expected 1.3 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.9	2.1 1.2 pts better	1.8 0.9 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.9 · Observed 0.7 · Expected 1.2 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	96.0%	90.7% 5.3 pts better	93.4% 2.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 97.0% · Q2 96.7% · Q3 96.6% · Q4 93.8% · 4Q avg 96.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	97.1%	95.5% 1.6 pts better	95.5% 1.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	8.1%	4.3% 3.8 pts worse	3.3% 4.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.1% · Q2 10.0% · Q3 6.9% · Q4 6.2% · 4Q avg 8.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	10.6%	10.7% 0.1 pts better	11.4% 0.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.3% · Q2 17.2% · Q3 3.6% · Q4 11.1% · 4Q avg 10.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	0.0%	5.5% 5.5 pts better	5.4% 5.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	7.5%	17.0% 9.5 pts better	19.6% 12.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.7% · Q2 4.5% · Q3 9.1% · Q4 8.7% · 4Q avg 7.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	18.7%	21.0% 2.3 pts better	16.7% 2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.0% · Q4 10.0% · 4Q avg 18.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.0% About the same	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	11.3%	29.6% 18.3 pts better	16.3% 5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 11.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	10.0%	25.7% 15.7 pts better	14.9% 4.9 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.0% · Q2 9.5% · Q3 4.8% · Q4 13.0% · 4Q avg 10.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.0%	1.3% 1.3 pts better	1.0% 1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	6.6%	2.7% 3.9 pts worse	1.7% 4.9 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.2% · Q2 3.6% · Q3 6.9% · Q4 9.4% · 4Q avg 6.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	22.6%	29.8% 7.2 pts better	19.8% 2.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 23.0% · Q2 24.1% · Q3 26.9% · Q4 17.4% · 4Q avg 22.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	2.8%	4.4% 1.6 pts better	5.1% 2.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.7% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 4.1% · Q4 3.2% · 4Q avg 2.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	89.4%	71.2% 18.2 pts better	81.7% 7.7 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 92.9% · Q2 87.1% · Q3 82.9% · Q4 96.6% · 4Q avg 89.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	3.6%	15.6% 12 pts better	12.0% 8.4 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 3.6% · Observed 3.0% · Expected 9.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	7.7%	1.4% 6.3 pts worse	1.6% 6.1 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 7.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	84.4%	74.5% 9.9 pts better	79.7% 4.7 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 84.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	12.3%	20.5% 8.2 pts better	23.9% 11.6 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 12.3% · Observed 9.1% · Expected 17.7% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-12-12 · Fire 2025-12-12

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-09-11 · Fire 2024-09-11

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-07-12 · Fire 2023-07-12

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (5 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-12

E36 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2026-01-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-12

K133 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

Corrected 2026-01-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-12

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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.

Corrected 2026-01-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-12

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2025-12-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-12

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-12-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-12

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2026-01-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-12

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2026-01-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-11

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2024-10-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-11

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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.

Corrected 2024-10-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-11

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-10-18

C · Minimal harm 2023-07-12

E25 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

Corrected 2023-07-21

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-12

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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 2026-01-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-12

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2026-01-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-12

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2026-01-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-12

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2026-01-19

B · Minimal harm 2025-12-12

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2026-01-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-11

F678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-10-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-11

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Corrected 2024-10-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-11

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-10-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-11

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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 2024-10-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-11

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2024-10-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-11

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-10-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-11

F947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-10-26

B · Minimal harm 2024-09-11

F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-10-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-12

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-08-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-12

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-08-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-12

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2023-08-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-12

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-08-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-12

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-08-26

C · Minimal harm 2023-07-12

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-08-26

C · Minimal harm 2023-07-12

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-08-26

C · Minimal harm 2023-07-12

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-08-26

Penalties and ownership