Quick answers
- Where is Summer Commons?
- 21 June Street, Sanford, ME 04073, in York County, Maine.
- What is the phone number of Summer Commons?
- (207) 206-1360, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Summer Commons?
- Medicare overall rating: 5 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Summer Commons been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Summer Commons.
- What did inspectors find at Summer Commons?
- In its last three inspection cycles (December 11, 2019 to August 27, 2025), Medicare lists 18 health citations; the most serious was level E. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (December 11, 2019 to August 27, 2025), Summer Commons had 18 health citations; the most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 4.93 hours per resident per day; the Maine average is 4.39 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: August 27, 2025 — 6 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: August 27, 2025 (standard health inspection).
Show 6 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0684 Level E
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0761 Level D
“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.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0881 Level D
“Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.”
F0657 Level B
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0868 Level B
“Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly”
Previous cycle: November 16, 2022 — 9 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 16, 2022 (standard health inspection); August 27, 2025 (complaint investigation).
Show 9 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0759 Level E
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
F0761 Level E
“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.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0655 Level D
“Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0758 Level D
“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.”
F0804 Level B
“Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”
Earlier cycle: December 11, 2019 — 3 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: December 11, 2019 (standard health inspection); January 24, 2024 (complaint investigation).
Show 3 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0883 Level E
“Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.”
F0727 Level D
“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.”
F0758 Level D
“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.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fire safety citations (17)
E0006 Level F
“Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.”
E0037 Level F
“Establish staff and initial training requirements.”
K0133 Level F
“Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.”
K0222 Level D
“Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.”
K0293 Level D
“Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.”
K0761 Level D
“To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”
E0039 Level F
“Conduct testing and exercise requirements.”
K0222 Level F
“Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.”
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0761 Level F
“To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”
K0211 Level D
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0321 Level D
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0511 Level D
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0754 Level D
“Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.”
K0923 Level D
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
K0341 Level D
“Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.”
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Maine | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.85 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.20 | 0.46 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.87 | 2.87 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.93 | 4.39 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 4.57 | 3.93 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.36 | 0.72 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 48.5% | 45.3% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 38.5% | 39.2% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: Sanford Senior Care Operations, LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (1)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Country Associates, Inc | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | May 1, 2021 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 64 |
| Average residents per day | 58.5 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – limited liability company |
| Legal business name | Sanford Senior Care Operations, LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1972-09-08 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 21 June Street, Sanford, ME 04073 |
| County | York County |
| State | Maine |
| Phone | (207) 206‑1360 |
| CMS Certification Number | 205012 |
| Name in Medicare records | SUMMER COMMONS |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Pinnacle Health & Rehab at Sanford1.5 mi · Sanford, ME · 5 of 5 stars
- Pinnacle Health & Rehab at N Berwick10 mi · North Berwick, ME · 5 of 5 stars
- Kennebunk Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC11 mi · Kennebunk, ME · 2 of 5 stars
- River Ridge Center11 mi · Kennebunk, ME · 1 of 5 stars
- Rochester Manor14 mi · Rochester, NH · 2 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Frisbie Memorial Hospital15 mi · Rochester, NH · Acute Care Hospital
- Wentworth-Douglass Hospital17 mi · Dover, NH · Acute Care Hospital
- York Hospital22 mi · York, ME · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13