Piper Shores
Scarborough, Maine · CCN 205187
13 surveys since 2011, and no finding has been recorded at harm level.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 45
- Surveys
- 13
- Harm or worse
- 0
- Immediate jeopardy
- 0
No finding on record has been cited at harm level or above.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 40
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Independent
- County
- Cumberland
- Medicare-certified since
- 2001
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 5
- Health inspection
- 4
- Staffing
- 5
- Quality measures
- 5
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded fewer weighted findings than most of its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 36 facilities with fewer than 66 beds in Maine.
Last survey on record
Dec 12, 2025
332 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 5.14 | 4.52 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 1.22 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 40.7% | 40.7% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D1047.6% | E523.8% | F14.8% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B29.5% | C314.3% |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F5822×
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
- F5842×
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.
- F7612×
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.
- F8122×
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F5501×
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Piper Shores, in the surveyor’s own words.
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Jul 12, 2023
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure its water management program was implemented and effective to prevent the growth of Legionella or other waterborne pathogens. This has the potential to affect all residents. Additionally, the facility failed to ensure proper hand hygiene post perineal care for 1 of 1 resident observed during care. (# 17). Finding: 1. A review of the facility's water management policies and procedures, Control Locations Management Log, stated Microbial sampling to validate the water management program, with specific testing for Legionella, to be completed at a minimum frequency of quarterly. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Dec 12, 2025
Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to adequately provide housekeeping services necessary to maintain the building in a sanitary and comfortable environment on 2 of 2 wings (Prout's Neck and [NAME] Beach) for 3 of 3 days of survey.Findings: On 12/8/25 at approx. 11 a.m., on 12/9/25 at approx. 11:30 a.m., and on 12/10/25 at 8:30 a.m., the following was observed:> room [ROOM NUMBER] had bed pan/sitz bath stored on the floor under the sink with a commode bucket lid in the bed pan. > room [ROOM NUMBER] had a bed pan stored on the top of the toilet tank. > room [ROOM NUMBER] had a commode bucket stored on the floor under the sink, in the bucket were 2 bed pans and emesis basin and personal hygiene items stored in the bed pans. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF695Dec 12, 2025
Based on observations, record reviews, interviews and the facility policy, the facility failed to maintain a sanitary environment to help prevent the development and transmission of disease and infection related to respiratory care for 2 of 2 residents reviewed for respiratory care (Resident # 12 and #10).Findings 1. On 12/8/25 at 10:17 a.m., observation of Resident #12 receiving oxygen via a nasal cannula with the tubing labeled with a date of 11/28. At this time, Resident #12 stated he/she has oxygen on at all times. The electric wheelchair in his/her room had a travel oxygen pack with an unlabeled nasal cannula tubing wrapped up and hanging off the wheelchair handle. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Dec 12, 2025
Based on observation, interview, record review and facility policy, the facility failed to ensure products in the walk-in refrigerator and freezer were labeled and/or dated and failed to remove expired foods available for use for 2 of 2 kitchen tours. (12/8/25 and 12/9/25) In addition, the facility failed to ensure the dish machine was maintaining proper temperature ranges for proper washing/rinsing/sanitizing. Findings:1. On 12/8/25 at 9:21 during observation of the [NAME] Kitchen with the Food and Nutritional Director, the walk in refrigerator had a container of cut veggies dated 12/1, a container of cold mayonnaise type salad without a label and dated 12/2, an open and undated package with 2 hot dogs, a container of sliced mushrooms dated 12/4 and container of cooked bacon bits dated… […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF678Sep 11, 2024
Based on interviews, record reviews and facility policy, the facility failed to ensure all facility staff maintain training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for Healthcare Providers. Findings: On [DATE] at 10:11 a.m., the Staff Development Coordinator stated the facility does not track or ensure their staff including the Licensed Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA's) have an active CPR certification and that CPR is not a requirement. On [DATE] at 10:11 a.m., the facility provided documentation of current CPR certifications for 10 of 17 Registered Nurses (RNs), 2 of 7 Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), 9 of 44 CNAs, 1 of 2 Personal Support Staff (PSS), 1 of 3 Activity staff, and 0 of 2 administrative personnel. […]
Read 20 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 20 of 45 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Dec 12, 2025Standard5 findings
- Sep 11, 2024Standard8 findings
- Jul 12, 2023Standard8 findings
- Oct 14, 2021Standard3 findings
- Aug 23, 2018Standard1 finding
- Aug 9, 2017Standard2 findings
- Aug 24, 2016Standard1 finding
- Jul 29, 2015Standard2 findings
Show the 5 earlier surveys
- Jun 19, 2014Standard4 findings
- Jun 13, 2013—4 findings
- Aug 23, 2012—4 findings
- Aug 25, 2011—2 findings
- Apr 7, 2011—1 finding
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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