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Piper Shores

15 Piper Road, Scarborough, ME 04074

Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(207) 883-8700

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $4,425
One Bedroom
Estimated $5,574

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,425
  • Average State Price: $4,450
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Piper Shores Description

    Welcome to Piper Shores, Maine’s first and only nonprofit lifecare retirement community. Perched on the scenic coast of Southern Maine, Piper Shores is home to active people with a love for life, for ideas, for discussion, activity and engagement. Widely recognized as one of the best places to retire in Maine, Piper Shores offers comfortable surroundings and all the services and amenities you need to make life easy, enjoyable and stimulating. As a resident at one of Piper Shores’ cottages or apartments, you will have time for the important things: family, friends, favorite hobbies like fishing, gardening, golf, traveling, learning something new or simply relaxing.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    9
    Piper Shores
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 18 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 5 out of 6 communities in Scarborough
  • Ranking in State: 45 out of 170 communities in ME
  • Food and Dining A

    Facility and Grounds A

    Staff A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Several reviews provide a mixed perspective on a senior living facility, highlighting both positive and negative experiences. Some visitors and residents appreciate the comprehensive services, beautiful location, and the sense of community fostered by engaging activities and amenities such as gyms, pools, art studios, and dining with ocean views. The facility's commitment to safety and health, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, was noted positively, with high vaccination rates and strict safety protocols in place.

    However, concerns were raised about the facility's accessibility, with one review mentioning the lack of public transportation and unhelpful signage. The high employee turnover rate and reliance on residents for tours rather than staff were also points of criticism. Questions about financial sustainability and the lack of concrete information regarding long-term planning for residents were highlighted as areas needing improvement. Additionally, some reviews pointed out a lack of inclusivity and warmth in the community, with a focus on business rather than quality community care in aging.

    On the other hand, many reviews praised the facility for its cleanliness, beautiful surroundings, and the variety of living options available, from apartments with ocean views to cozy cottages. The staff was generally described as friendly and warm, contributing to a welcoming environment. The facility's location, near the ocean and with private beach access, was frequently mentioned as a significant advantage, offering residents beautiful views and a serene atmosphere.

    Overall, while some reviews expressed dissatisfaction with certain aspects of the facility, such as its approach to tours and financial transparency, many others celebrated the quality of life, amenities, and community engagement offered. The facility appears to cater well to those seeking an active, engaged senior living experience in a beautiful setting, though it may not meet the expectations of those looking for a more inclusive and warmly welcoming community.


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    Health

    Personal Care

    Therapy Coordination

    Medication Supervision/Administration

    Long-term and Skilled Nursing Care

    Physical, Occupational, Speech, IV, and Aqua Therapies

    24-hour Nursing Support


    Services

    Housekeeping

    Laundry Services

    Housekeeping and Maintenance Services

    Bathing

    Dressing

    Support Services


    Activities

    Activities Program

    Resident Council

    Daily Activities

    Arts & Crafts

    Music

    Reading Roundtables


    Community Amenities

    Outdoor Terrace

    Greenhouse

    Heated Indoor Pool

    Beautiful Walking Paths

    Picnic Areas

    Convenience Store


    Room Amenities

    Private, One-bedroom Apartments

    Kitchenette

    Basic Cable TV Service

    Utilities Included

    Walk-in Showers


    Dining

    Restaurant-style Dining

    Café

    Private Dining Room

    Pub

    Casual Fare

    ElegantOceanside Dining Room


    Transportation

    Scheduled Transportation Services


    Pet

    Dog Park



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 5
    Health inspection rating: 5
    Staffing rating: 5
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 4
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Oct. 20, 2001
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 40
    Total current residents: 35
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 2
    Total cost of fines: $1625


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2021-10-13 2021-10-25 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
    2021-10-13 2021-11-09 C Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2018-08-21 2018-10-01 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2018-08-21 2018-10-01 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2021-10-14 2021-10-29 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    2021-10-14 2021-11-05 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2021-10-14 2021-10-26 D Administration Deficiencies Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
    2018-08-23 2018-09-07 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2020-12-28 $650
    2021-01-25 $975

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is West Scarborough which is 5.0 miles away and has a population of 27,706 (mid sized town).
    • The average income is $113,758, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 72
      • Low Temperature: 27
      • Average Temperature: 49.5
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 114 days of rain, 44 days of snow and 205 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.3 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 3.36 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.6 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 2.05 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.26 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.1 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 284.0, Moderate Days 17.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 3.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Higgins Beach Market
    0.4 miles away
    Hannaford Supermarkets
    2.5 miles away
    Hannaford Brothers
    3.1 miles away
    Pond Cove IGA
    3.8 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    4.9 miles away

    Transportation

    Old Orchard Beach
    5.4 miles away

    Bus Stations

    OAK HILL
    3.0 miles away
    100 CAMPUS DR. (MMC)
    3.0 miles away
    CLAMBAKE & PINE POINT
    3.1 miles away
    DUNSTAN CORNER
    4.9 miles away
    25 Spring St.
    4.9 miles away

    Banks

    biddeford savings bank
    2.9 miles away
    TD Bank
    3.0 miles away
    Gorham Savings Bank
    3.1 miles away
    Bank of America
    3.2 miles away
    saco biddeford savings institution
    3.2 miles away

    Hospitals

    Mercy Hospital - Fore River Campus
    5.7 miles away
    Maine Medical Center
    6.2 miles away
    Mercy Hospital
    6.2 miles away
    Brighton Medical Center
    7.1 miles away
    Southern Maine Health Care
    11.6 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    3.0 miles away
    CVS
    3.8 miles away
    Rite Aid
    5.5 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    8.0 miles away
    Walmart Pharmacy
    11.3 miles away

    Dentists

    Orthodontic Associates
    3.0 miles away
    Scarborough Dental Associates
    3.1 miles away
    Portland Smiles
    6.6 miles away
    Endodontic Associates
    7.4 miles away
    Main Street Dental
    8.7 miles away

    Parks

    Libby River Farm
    0.6 miles away
    Pleasant Hill Preserve
    1.2 miles away
    Scarborough Beach State Park
    1.3 miles away
    Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
    1.7 miles away
    Willey Recreation Area
    2.0 miles away

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    Shopping

    The Shops at Clark's Pond
    5.1 miles away
    The Maine Mall
    5.3 miles away
    Cornerbrook Shopping Center
    5.5 miles away
    Mallside Plaza
    5.7 miles away
    Maine Crossing
    5.8 miles away

    Culture

    PrintCraft
    6.0 miles away
    One Longfellow Square
    6.4 miles away
    State Theatre
    6.5 miles away
    Portland Stage Company
    6.6 miles away
    Portland Performing Arts Center
    6.6 miles away

    Restaurants

    Salty Bay
    2.8 miles away
    Snack Shack
    2.8 miles away
    Pat's Pizza
    3.0 miles away
    21 Taps
    3.0 miles away
    Amato's
    3.0 miles away

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