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York County, Maine · Nursing home

Summer Commons

5 of 5 overall from CMS

21 June Street, Sanford, ME 04073

Call (207) 206-1360Directions

At a glance

Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.

Summer Commons is a 64-bed nursing home in Sanford, Maine (York County). CMS rates it 5 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 4.89 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the Maine average of 4.34. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.

Certified beds
64
Residents per day (average)
61.2
Certified since
1972 (54 yrs)

For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and Medicaid

Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.

Questions to ask Summer Commons

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. Nursing staff turnover is 53.7%, above the Maine average of 46.7%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
  2. About 95.6% of certified beds are in use on an average day. Is there a waiting list, and how long is it?Certified beds and average residents in CMS data
  3. Registered nurse time is 0.79 hours per resident per day; the Maine average is 1.05. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data

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CMS star ratings

The vertical line marks the Maine average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings

Nurse staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.

What these roles do

Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.

How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 7 hours. The vertical line marks the Maine average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.

Inspection history

Inspectors cited 18 health deficiencies in the past three years. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 2 followed a complaint investigation.

Deficiencies cited at each standard inspection
Inspection dateHealthFire safety
Aug 27, 202566
Nov 16, 2022911
Dec 11, 201930

Maine homes averaged 11.0 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.

Health citations, past three years (18)

  1. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 3, 2025)

  2. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 3, 2025)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 3, 2025)

  4. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 3, 2025)

  5. BPotential for minimal harm, pattern

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 3, 2025)

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  1. BPotential for minimal harm, pattern

    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 3, 2025)

  2. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Complaint inspection · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 6, 2024)

  3. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 23, 2022)

  4. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 23, 2022)

  5. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

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

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 23, 2022)

  6. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 23, 2022)

  7. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 23, 2022)

  8. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 23, 2022)

  9. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 23, 2022)

  10. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 23, 2022)

  11. BPotential for minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 23, 2022)

  12. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 24, 2020)

  13. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 24, 2020)

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Penalties, past three years

CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.

Maine homes averaged 0.4 fines and $7,431 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $31,093.

Cost

Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.

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Compared within Maine

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for Summer Commons?

Summer Commons has an overall rating of 5 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 4, staffing is 5 and quality measures is 3.

How many beds does Summer Commons have?

Summer Commons has 64 certified beds. It averages 61.2 residents per day, about 95.6% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Summer Commons?

The home reports 4.89 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.79 hours from registered nurses. The Maine average is 4.34 hours and 1.05 hours from registered nurses.

Has Summer Commons been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

Does Summer Commons accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 205012. Check the official record on Medicare.gov

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