PIPER SHORES
15 PIPER ROAD, Scarborough, ME 04074
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 PIPER SHORES Compares
PIPER SHORES is a 40-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Scarborough, Maine. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Maine average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.8%) is below the Maine average of 4.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 40 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Scarborough, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Maine average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.6% — better than the Maine average of 20.2% (33% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.8% — worse than the Maine average of 4.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.8% — better than the Maine average of 4.3% (58% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.5% — better than the Maine average of 20.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Maine averages across 78 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask PIPER SHORES
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing PIPER SHORES with other nursing homes in Scarborough.
What keeps PIPER SHORES's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help PIPER SHORES keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 13.6% here versus 20.2% across Maine. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is PIPER SHORES doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.8% here versus 4.1% across Maine. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does PIPER SHORES maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 40 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at PIPER SHORES?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains PIPER SHORES's rating advantage in Scarborough?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.0 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Scarborough
Scarborough sits in Cumberland County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.5% of the population — a lower share of seniors than 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+
- 54,356 (18.5%)
- Median age
- 42.1 years
- Median household income
- $76,014
- Median home value
- $288,800
Demographics for Cumberland County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Scarborough.
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