Summer Commons
Sanford, ME · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 205012) · 64 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (207) 206-1360 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Summer Commons holds a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above Maine's state average of 3.09. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Summer Commons reports total nurse staffing of about 4.89 hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.7%.
Summer Commons has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Summer Commons is a nursing home in Sanford, York County, Maine, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has been federally certified since September 1972 and is operated under a for-profit limited liability company structure. It is licensed for 64 certified beds, with an average of 61.2 residents at a time, according to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS assigns Summer Commons an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Maine state average of 3.09. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 4.887 hours per resident per day, including 0.794 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.7%. These figures support the facility's 5-star staffing rating.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists zero fines and no federal fines on record for Summer Commons, with total fines of $0.00 and zero payment denials recorded. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation noted in the data for this facility. No ownership change has occurred in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should check the Care Compare website directly for the most current figures and detailed inspection reports before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Summer Commons has a 5-star overall CMS rating, which is above Maine's state average of 3.09.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Summer Commons is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 4.887 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.794 RN hours, with a 53.7% nursing turnover rate and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No. CMS lists zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials for Summer Commons.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is listed in the CMS data for Summer Commons.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Summer Commons is certified for 64 beds and has an average of 61.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Summer Commons has been federally certified since September 8, 1972.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Summer Commons scores 5, 4, 5, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 207-206-1360 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 207-206-1360 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most up-to-date ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/205012?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.