York County, Maine · Nursing home
Durgin Pines
5 of 5 overall from CMS
9 Lewis Rd, Kittery, ME 03904
At a glance
- Overall rating 5 of 5 Above the state average of 3.1
- Nurse time per resident, per day 4.07 hours Below the state average of 4.34
- Nursing staff who left in a year 46.4% Below the state average of 46.7%
- Health citations in 3 years 11 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $14,434 2 fines
- Certified beds in use 91.4% of 81 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.
Durgin Pines is a 81-bed nursing home in Kittery, Maine (York County). CMS rates it 5 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 4.07 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Maine average of 4.34. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $14,434 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 81
- Residents per day (average)
- 74.0
- 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 Durgin Pines
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 2 fines totaling $14,434 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
- Can we visit at a mealtime and again on a weekend?General
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 5 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 4.07 h Maine average 4.34
- Nurse aides 2.61 h Maine average 2.83
- Licensed practical nurses 0.40 h Maine average 0.45
- Registered nurses 1.05 h Maine average 1.05
- All staff, weekends 3.94 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 turnover46.4%
- Maine average46.7%
- Registered nurse turnover33.3%
- Maine average40.2%
- Administrators who left0
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 11 health deficiencies in the past three years. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 2 followed a complaint investigation.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2025 | 4 | 10 |
| Dec 22, 2023 | 1 | 7 |
| Jul 22, 2021 | 6 | 0 |
Maine homes averaged 11.0 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.
Health citations, past three years (11)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 1, 2025)
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EPotential for more than 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 (Apr 2, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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 (Apr 8, 2025)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 2, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 24, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Complaint inspection · Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 24, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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 (Feb 15, 2024)
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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 (Sep 5, 2021)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 5, 2021)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 5, 2021)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 5, 2021)
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2024 | Fine | $4,178 |
| Jan 30, 2024 | Fine | $10,256 |
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
- Size27 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 Durgin Pines?
Durgin Pines has an overall rating of 5 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 5, staffing is 5 and quality measures is 3.
How many beds does Durgin Pines have?
Durgin Pines has 81 certified beds. It averages 74.0 residents per day, about 91.4% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Durgin Pines?
The home reports 4.07 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1.05 hours from registered nurses. The Maine average is 4.34 hours and 1.05 hours from registered nurses.
Has Durgin Pines been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $14,434 in the past three years.
Does Durgin Pines 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
- 3 of 5 Edgewood Centre (the) 156beds 89.7%in use 3.46nurse hours a day
- 5 of 5 Cedar Healthcare Center 102beds 87.2%in use 3.54nurse hours a day
- 4 of 5 Saint Ann Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 54beds 89.1%in use 4.25nurse 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 205132. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
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