Summer Commons
Nursing Home · Sanford, ME
CMS certification number205012
Contact & location
21 June StreetSanford, ME 04073
York County
- Phone
- (207) 206-1360
- ZIP code
- 04073 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 64
- Residents per day
- 61.2 (96% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Sanford Senior Care Operations, LLC
- Medicare certified since
- September 8, 1972
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.89 (state 4.34 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.79 (state 1.05 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.26 (state 0.45 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.84 (state 2.83 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.52 (state 3.92 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 53.7 (state 46.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 25.0 (state 40.2 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- August 27, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 6.0 (state 11.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 18 health · 17 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-27 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-03 |
| 2025-08-27 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-03 |
| 2025-08-27 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-03 |
| 2025-08-27 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-03 |
| 2025-08-27 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-03 |
| 2025-08-27 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly F0868 · Administration Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-03 |
| 2024-01-24 | 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. F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-06 |
| 2022-11-16 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-23 |
| 2022-11-16 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-23 |
| 2022-11-16 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-23 |
| 2022-11-16 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-23 |
| 2022-11-16 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-23 |
| 2022-11-16 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-23 |
| 2022-11-16 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-23 |
| 2022-11-16 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-23 |
| 2022-11-16 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-23 |
| 2019-12-11 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-01-24 |
| 2019-12-11 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-01-24 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Breshnahan, Richard (individual) | 5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Harstad, Paul (individual) | 5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Poncher, Lyle (individual) | 5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Prescott, Roger (individual) | 5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Steiner, John (individual) | 5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ury, William (individual) | 5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Richards, Mary (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Tyler, Michael (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cyr, Glen (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Orestis, John (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| North Country Associates, INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Orestis, John (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Summer Commons?
Summer Commons has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Maine.
How many beds does Summer Commons have?
It has 64 certified beds and cares for about 61 residents per day.
Has Summer Commons been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Summer Commons?
(207) 206-1360. The facility is located at 21 June Street, Sanford, ME 04073.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.