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Summer Commons
21 June Street, Sanford, ME 04073 (opens Google Maps) · York County · (207) 206-1360· 64 certified beds · avg 61 residents/day · certified since Sep 8, 1972 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
4/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Aug 27, 2025
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
5.49
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 18 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint F-0684
The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. F-0761
The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. F-0880
View all 18 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint · F-0684 |
| Aug 27, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761 |
| Aug 27, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Aug 27, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have a working program to monitor how antibiotics are used. Tracking antibiotic use helps make sure these drugs are given only when needed and remain effective. · F-0881 |
| Aug 27, 2025 | B · Potential for minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required. · F-0657 |
| Aug 27, 2025 | B · Potential for minimal harm, pattern | The facility's quality committee — the internal group responsible for finding and fixing care problems — did not have the required members or did not meet at least every three months. · F-0868 |
| Jan 24, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have a registered nurse on duty at least 8 hours a day, or did not have a registered nurse serving full-time as director of nursing. · from a complaint · F-0727 |
| Nov 16, 2022 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility's medication error rate was 5 percent or higher — meaning too many doses were given incorrectly, such as the wrong drug, dose, or time. · F-0759 |
| Nov 16, 2022 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761 |
| Nov 16, 2022 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Nov 16, 2022 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Nov 16, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable. · F-0655 |
| Nov 16, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required. · F-0657 |
| Nov 16, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. · F-0695 |
| Nov 16, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not try to gradually reduce doses of mood- and mind-altering medications or use non-drug approaches first, as required, or used 'as needed' psychiatric drugs without proper limits. · F-0758 |
| Nov 16, 2022 | B · Potential for minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature. · F-0804 |
| Dec 11, 2019 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations. · F-0883 |
| Dec 11, 2019 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not try to gradually reduce doses of mood- and mind-altering medications or use non-drug approaches first, as required, or used 'as needed' psychiatric drugs without proper limits. · F-0758 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (9 → 6).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2019
All citations: 2
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2022
All citations: 9
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2024
All citations: 1
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2025
All citations: 6
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | E |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 | E |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | D |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | E |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityMaine averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 5.49
Maine average: 4.60
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.89
Maine average: 1.11
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 5.07
Maine average: 4.16
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 5.49 | 4.60 | 3.95 | top 12% in Maine; top 7% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.89 | 1.11 | 0.69 | bottom 32% in Maine; top 21% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 5.07 | 4.16 | 3.50 | top 10% in Maine; top 6% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.30 | 0.73 | 0.48 | bottom 5% in Maine; bottom 32% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 53.7 | 46.7 | 45.8 | bottom 28% in Maine; bottom 28% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 25.0 | 40.2 | 42.9 | top 22% in Maine; top 20% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.89, RN 0.79, weekend 4.52.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (4.89 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 5/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 1/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
For profit - Limited Liability company
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breshnahan, Richard | Individual | 5% or Greater Security Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/13/2019 |
| Cyr, Glen | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2021 |
| Harstad, Paul | Individual | 5% or Greater Security Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/13/2019 |
| North Country Associates, INC | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2021 |
| Orestis, John | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/12/2021 |
| Orestis, John | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2021 |
| Poncher, Lyle | Individual | 5% or Greater Security Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/13/2019 |
| Prescott, Roger | Individual | 5% or Greater Security Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/13/2019 |
| Richards, Mary | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2021 |
| Steiner, John | Individual | 5% or Greater Security Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/13/2019 |
| Tyler, Michael | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/13/2019 |
| Ury, William | Individual | 5% or Greater Security Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/13/2019 |
All 12 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
- "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
- "Who oversees antibiotic use here, and how do you decide when an antibiotic is really needed?"
- "Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
- "How does your quality committee work, and can you share an example of a problem it identified and fixed?"
- "How many hours a day is a registered nurse physically in the building, including weekends?"
- "What is your current medication error rate, and what have you changed to bring errors down?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 54% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle Health & Rehab at Sanford | 1.5 mi | Sanford, ME | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Pinnacle Health & Rehab at N Berwick | 10.0 mi | North Berwick, ME | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Kennebunk Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC | 11.2 mi | Kennebunk, ME | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| River Ridge Center | 11.5 mi | Kennebunk, ME | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | SFF |
| Rochester Manor | 14.0 mi | Rochester, NH | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Birch Healthcare Center | 14.2 mi | Rochester, NH | ★★☆☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Southridge Rehab & Living Ctr | 15.3 mi | Biddeford, ME | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Dover Center for Health & Rehabilitation | 17.3 mi | Dover, NH | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Seal Rock Healthcare | 17.6 mi | Saco, ME | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| St Andre Health Care Facility | 17.7 mi | Biddeford, ME | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Riverside Rest Home | 18.0 mi | Dover, NH | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Langdon Place of Dover | 18.9 mi | Dover, NH | ★★★★★ | 4/5 |
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Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in York, ME — 9 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- Durgin Pines — Kittery, ME · overall 5/5
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 205012.