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Summer Commons

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise clean, well-maintained living spaces. Still worth an in-person visit.

21 June Street, Sanford · Sanford, ME 0407364 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.7/5

based on 12 Google reviews

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4
3
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What this means for your family

The facility has shown a positive trend in 2024 regarding resident engagement and rehabilitation outcomes. However, because multiple reviewers have historically cited issues with understaffing, we recommend you visit during off-peak hours and ask management specifically how they ensure adequate staff-to-resident ratios on weekends.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

12 reviews on Google
Summer Commons presents a polarized experience, with recent reviewers praising the facility's cleanliness, engaging activities, and warm staff interactions. However, other families have expressed significant concerns regarding chronic understaffing and a perceived lack of effective operational management, suggesting that consistent care may require active family advocacy.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff7.0Clean10.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms8.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Clean, well-maintained living spaces
  • Engaging activity program with music and social events
  • Warm and welcoming nursing and support staff
  • Effective short-term rehabilitation care

Concerns

  • Chronic understaffing leading to overwhelmed care teams (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2341.02022(1)1.02023(2)4.42024(7)5.02025(1)5.02026(1)

Distribution · 12 analyzed

5
8
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
4

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed Summer Commons has a very active social calendar; could you tell me more about how residents are encouraged to participate in the music and social programs?
  • 2With 64 residents, how does the team manage daily care workflows to ensure that every resident receives consistent attention throughout the day?
  • 3Since the facility is well-regarded for its short-term rehabilitation, how does that expertise translate into the quality of care for long-term nursing residents?
  • 4Could you walk me through the protocol for medical emergencies, especially during evening or weekend hours when staffing levels might shift?
  • 5I see there have been some recent state-level findings; what specific steps has the leadership team taken over the last year to address these and improve overall quality of care?
  • 6How do you support your nursing and support staff to ensure they feel well-equipped to provide the warm, welcoming environment that many families appreciate here?

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Key Review Excerpts

My Mom recently moved to Summer Commons. Her room was very clean apon move in. I found the staff warm and welcoming. They have musicians that come in during the week and at times the residents are up and dancing.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

My mom broke both of her hips and this place was incredible. This is how every rehab/nursing home facility should be.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

The operations on the inside are chaotic and can not support your loved ones without your advocacy. The facility faces problems that many facilities face, but solutions are not being employed.

Long-term resident's family · 2023☆☆☆☆
Source: 12 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.72hrs
97%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.85hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
66%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
20%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

10

measures

Worse Than Avg

6

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility37.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
37.7%
US
14.4%
ME
25.3%
York
21.0%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility27.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
27.6%
US
15.5%
ME
20.6%
York
18.3%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
ME
11.2%
York
7.8%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility30.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
30.1%
US
19.4%
ME
29.2%
York
25.2%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility27.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
27.3%
US
19.5%
ME
17.3%
York
18.9%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility19.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
19.1%
US
15.3%
ME
26.9%
York
19.9%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.2%
Better than Avg
Here
97.2%
US
81.8%
ME
71.7%
York
76.0%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility87.2%
Better than Avg
Here
87.2%
US
79.8%
ME
74.5%
York
74.0%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
ME
1.3%
York
1.4%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

6deficiencies
Near state avg (11.3)
3 complaint-triggered

Summer Commons shows recurring deficiencies across multiple surveys, with families filing three complaints that triggered inspections regarding care quality, nursing coverage, and fire safety systems. The facility struggles most with fire safety and emergency preparedness, medication management, and infection control. While all violations have correction dates, the persistence of similar issues across surveys from 2019 to 2025 suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should investigate during visits.

Aug 27, 2025Routine
11
0006Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

0037Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

0133Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0881Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

0222Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

0293Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0657Minimal · PatternCorrected

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.

0868Minimal · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Aug 27, 2025Complaint
1
0684Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

May 23, 2025Complaint
1
0341Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Jan 24, 2024Complaint
1
0727Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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.

Nov 16, 2022Routine
19
0039Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

0222Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0759Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0655Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0211Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0321Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0511Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0754Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.

0923Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0804Minimal · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Dec 11, 2019Routine
2
0883Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Summer Commons

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Breshnahan, Richard5% or Greater Security InterestHarstad, Paul5% or Greater Security InterestPoncher, Lyle5% or Greater Security InterestPrescott, Roger5% or Greater Security InterestSteiner, John5% or Greater Security Interest
Source: Medicare provider data

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