Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Summer Commons
21 June Street · Sanford, ME 04073 · 64 certified beds
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About Summer Commons
Summer Commons is a nursing home in Sanford, Maine. Its capacity is 64 beds, below the York County median of 78 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of North Country Associates, INC. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 18 citations, the most recent on August 27, 2025. Enforcement records show no fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.93 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Sanford. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
5.0Staffing
5.0Quality measures
3.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (18)
Records from December 2019 to August 2025.
August 27, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 3, 2025.
August 27, 2025
Tag F0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 3, 2025.
August 27, 2025
Tag F0868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected October 3, 2025.
August 27, 2025
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected October 3, 2025.
August 27, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 3, 2025.
August 27, 2025
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 3, 2025.
January 24, 2024
Tag F0727Have 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 6, 2024.
November 16, 2022
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 23, 2022.
November 16, 2022
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected December 23, 2022.
November 16, 2022
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 23, 2022.
November 16, 2022
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 23, 2022.
November 16, 2022
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 23, 2022.
November 16, 2022
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 23, 2022.
November 16, 2022
Tag F0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 23, 2022.
November 16, 2022
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 23, 2022.
November 16, 2022
Tag F0758Implement 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 l….
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 23, 2022.
December 11, 2019
Tag F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 24, 2020.
December 11, 2019
Tag F0758Implement 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 l….
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 24, 2020.
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.
Staffing
4.93 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 4.85 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
- Parent company: North Country Associates, INC
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
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