Cycle 1
Health 2025-08-27 · Fire 2025-08-27
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (2 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Sanford, ME
Summer Commons
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 6 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
21 June Street, Sanford, ME
(207) 206-1360
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
64
Certified beds
Average residents
60
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1972-09-08
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.87
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.12
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.98
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.78
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
20%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
71%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.2 |
1.4
0.2 pts better
|
1.9
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.3 |
2.1
0.2 pts worse
|
1.8
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.4% |
90.7%
7.7 pts better
|
93.4%
5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.1% |
95.5%
2.6 pts better
|
95.5%
2.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 8.4% |
4.3%
4.1 pts worse
|
3.3%
5.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
10.7%
10.7 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.9% |
5.5%
0.6 pts better
|
5.4%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 28.7% |
17.0%
11.7 pts worse
|
19.6%
9.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 27.8% |
21.0%
6.8 pts worse
|
16.7%
11.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 14.8% |
29.6%
14.8 pts better
|
16.3%
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 38.7% |
25.7%
13 pts worse
|
14.9%
23.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.1% |
2.7%
1.6 pts better
|
1.7%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 28.2% |
29.8%
1.6 pts better
|
19.8%
8.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 1.6% |
4.4%
2.8 pts better
|
5.1%
3.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.4% |
71.2%
26.2 pts better
|
81.7%
15.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 12.0% |
15.6%
3.6 pts better
|
12.0%
About the same
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.4%
1.4 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 87.2% |
74.5%
12.7 pts better
|
79.7%
7.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 28.3% |
20.5%
7.8 pts worse
|
23.9%
4.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2022-11-16 · Fire 2022-11-16
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (3 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2019-12-11 · Fire 2019-12-11
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-27
E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2025-09-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-27
E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2025-09-04
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-27
K133 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Corrected 2025-09-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-27
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 2025-09-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-27
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-09-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-27
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-09-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-23
K341 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2025-07-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-16
E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2022-12-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-16
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 2022-12-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-16
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2022-12-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-16
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2022-12-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-16
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2022-12-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-16
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2022-12-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-16
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-12-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-16
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2022-12-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-16
K754 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
Corrected 2022-12-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-16
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2022-12-27
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-27
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-10-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-27
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 2025-10-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-27
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-10-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-27
F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2025-10-03
B · Minimal harm
2025-08-27
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-10-03
B · Minimal harm
2025-08-27
F868 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected 2025-10-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-24
F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
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 2024-02-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-16
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2022-12-23
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-16
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 2022-12-23
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-16
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 2022-12-23
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-16
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-12-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-16
F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2022-12-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-16
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2022-12-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-16
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2022-12-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-16
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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 2022-12-23
B · Minimal harm
2022-11-16
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2022-12-23
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-12-11
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2020-01-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-12-11
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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 2020-01-24
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Breshnahan, Richard
5% Or Greater Security Interest · Individual
Cyr, Glen
Corporate Officer · Individual
Harstad, Paul
5% Or Greater Security Interest · Individual
North Country Associates, Inc
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Orestis, John
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Orestis, John
Corporate Officer · Individual
Poncher, Lyle
5% Or Greater Security Interest · Individual
Prescott, Roger
5% Or Greater Security Interest · Individual
Richards, Mary
Corporate Director · Individual
Steiner, John
5% Or Greater Security Interest · Individual
Tyler, Michael
Corporate Director · Individual
Ury, William
5% Or Greater Security Interest · Individual
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