Maine Veterans Home - Scarborough
Scarborough, ME · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 205127) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (207) 883-7184 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Maine Veterans Home - Scarborough has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above Maine's state average of 3.09 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Maine Veterans Home - Scarborough provides 4.84 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.4%.
Maine Veterans Home - Scarborough has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Maine Veterans Home - Scarborough is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Scarborough, Cumberland County, Maine, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1993. The facility is licensed for 120 beds and serves an average of 111.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Maine state average of 3.09 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 5 stars, Staffing 5 stars, and Quality Measures 2 stars. These four ratings reflect different aspects of care and together form the overall score.
Nurse staffing levels average 4.84 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.49 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon displayed for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which targets nursing homes with a history of persistent poor performance and subjects them to increased inspections.
This facility is part of the Maine Veterans' Home chain, which operates 5 facilities with a chain-wide average rating of 4.4 stars. There has been no change in ownership within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 5 stars, above Maine's state average of 3.09 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Staff provide 4.84 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.49 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 36.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 120 beds with an average of 111.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Maine Veterans' Home chain, which includes 5 facilities with an average rating of 4.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on January 1, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 5, 5, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 2078837184 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 2078837184 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/205127?state=ME.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.