York County, Maine · Nursing home
Pinnacle Health & Rehab at Sanford
5 of 5 overall from CMS
1142 Main St, Sanford, ME 04073
At a glance
- Overall rating 5 of 5 Above the state average of 3.1
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.98 hours Below the state average of 4.34
- Nursing staff who left in a year 41.9% Below the state average of 46.7%
- Health citations in 3 years 12 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 74.7% of 86 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Pinnacle Health & Rehab at Sanford is a 86-bed nursing home in Sanford, Maine (York County). CMS rates it 5 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 3.98 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Maine average of 4.34. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 86
- Residents per day (average)
- 64.2
- Certified since
- 1993 (33 yrs)
For profit - Corporation 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 Pinnacle Health & Rehab at Sanford
Chosen from this home's public data.
- About 74.7% of certified beds are in use on an average day. Are any units closed, or are admissions limited?Certified beds and average residents in CMS data
- Registered nurse time is 0.54 hours per resident per day; the Maine average is 1.05. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data
- What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 5 of 5 Maine average 3.1
- Health inspections 5 of 5 Maine average 2.9
- Staffing 4 of 5 Maine average 4.1
- Quality measures 3 of 5 Maine average 2.8
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.
- All nursing staff 3.98 h Maine average 4.34
- Nurse aides 2.62 h Maine average 2.83
- Licensed practical nurses 0.82 h Maine average 0.45
- Registered nurses 0.54 h Maine average 1.05
- All staff, weekends 3.75 h Maine average 3.92
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.
- Nursing staff turnover41.9%
- Maine average46.7%
- Registered nurse turnover50.0%
- Maine average40.2%
- Administrators who left0
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 12 health deficiencies in the past three years. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 5 followed a complaint investigation.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2025 | 4 | 11 |
| Nov 15, 2023 | 5 | 11 |
| Mar 2, 2022 | 3 | 3 |
Maine homes averaged 11.0 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.
Health citations, past three years (12)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 25, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 25, 2025)
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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 (Mar 25, 2025)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 25, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 18, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 18, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Complaint inspection · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 18, 2024)
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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.
Complaint inspection · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 1, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Complaint inspection · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 1, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 12, 2022)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 12, 2022)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 12, 2022)
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.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Maine
- Size24 of 78 by certified beds
- Maine average residents per day65.2
- ChainNone listed
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in York County9
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Pinnacle Health & Rehab at Sanford?
Pinnacle Health & Rehab at Sanford has an overall rating of 5 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 5, staffing is 4 and quality measures is 3.
How many beds does Pinnacle Health & Rehab at Sanford have?
Pinnacle Health & Rehab at Sanford has 86 certified beds. It averages 64.2 residents per day, about 74.7% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Pinnacle Health & Rehab at Sanford?
The home reports 3.98 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.54 hours from registered nurses. The Maine average is 4.34 hours and 1.05 hours from registered nurses.
Has Pinnacle Health & Rehab at Sanford been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does Pinnacle Health & Rehab at Sanford accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Nearest nursing homes
- 5 of 5 Summer Commons 64beds 95.6%in use 4.89nurse hours a day
- 5 of 5 Pinnacle Health & Rehab at N Berwick 64beds 88.9%in use 3.85nurse hours a day
- 2 of 5 Kennebunk Center For Health & Rehabilitation, LLC 78beds 97.1%in use 4.04nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in York County
Who to call in Maine
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Maine.
- Long-term care ombudsman Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 1-800-499-0229 A free advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Division of Licensing and Certification 1-800-383-2441 The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Maine staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 205082. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
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