DURGIN PINES
9 LEWIS RD, Kittery, ME 03904
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How DURGIN PINES Compares
DURGIN PINES is a 81-bed for-profit nursing facility in Kittery, Maine. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Maine average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.6%) is below the Maine average of 4.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 81 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Maine average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.6% — better than the Maine average of 20.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.6% — better than the Maine average of 4.2% (61% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.0% — better than the Maine average of 4.3% (53% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 11.8% — better than the Maine average of 20.5% (42% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Maine averages across 78 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask DURGIN PINES
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing DURGIN PINES with other nursing homes in Kittery.
What keeps DURGIN PINES's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help DURGIN PINES keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 15.6% here versus 20.6% across Maine. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help DURGIN PINES keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.6% here versus 4.2% across Maine. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does DURGIN PINES maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 81 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at DURGIN PINES?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at DURGIN PINES?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Kittery
Kittery sits in York County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Maine as a whole (20.6% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 42,246 (20.5%)
- Median age
- 45.3 years
- Median household income
- $68,932
- Median home value
- $260,800
Demographics for York County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Kittery.
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