SUMMER COMMONS
21 JUNE STREET, Sanford, ME 04073
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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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 SUMMER COMMONS Compares
SUMMER COMMONS is a 64-bed for-profit nursing facility in Sanford, 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 falls resulting in major injury (8.6%) is above the Maine average of 4.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 64 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Sanford, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 5.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Maine average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 28.2% — worse than the Maine average of 20.2% (40% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 8.6% — worse than the Maine average of 4.1% (112% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.1% — better than the Maine average of 4.3% (26% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.7% — worse 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 SUMMER COMMONS
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SUMMER COMMONS with other nursing homes in Sanford.
What keeps SUMMER COMMONS'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 is SUMMER COMMONS doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 28.2% here versus 20.2% across Maine. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is SUMMER COMMONS doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 8.6% here versus 4.1% across Maine. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does SUMMER COMMONS maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 64 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SUMMER COMMONS?
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 SUMMER COMMONS?
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 Sanford
Sanford 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 Sanford.
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