MAINE VETERANS HOME - SCARBOROUGH
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough has a Trust Grade of B+, which means it is above average and recommended. It ranks #27 out of 77 facilities in Maine, placing it in the top half, and #10 out of 17 in Cumberland County, indicating that only a few local options are better. The facility is improving, having reduced issues from three in 2024 to one in 2025. Staffing is a strong point, with a 5/5 star rating and lower turnover, meaning staff members stay long enough to build relationships with residents. While there have been no fines, which is a positive sign, there were incidents where safety protocols were not followed, such as missing safety equipment for a patient lift and failing to ensure smoking safety assessments were done for residents who smoke. Additionally, there were concerns about the treatment of residents' dignity during care, particularly regarding privacy during medication administration. Overall, the facility shows strengths in staffing and compliance history but needs to address specific safety and dignity issues.
- Trust Score
- B+
- In Maine
- #27/77
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 49% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Maine facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 112 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than 97% of Maine nursing homes. RNs are the most trained staff who catch health problems before they become serious.
- Violations ○ Average
- 9 deficiencies on record. Average for a facility this size. Mostly minor or procedural issues.
The Good
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5-Star Staffing Rating · Excellent nurse staffing levels
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, fire safety.
The Bad
Near Maine avg (46%)
Higher turnover may affect care consistency
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 9 deficiencies on record
Jun 2025
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0557
(Tag F0557)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interviews, written statements and review of the facility's internal investigation, the facility failed to ensure that 1 of 3 residents reviewed for dignity (Resident #1) was treated wi...
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Nov 2024
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0557
(Tag F0557)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, observation, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that a resident was treated with dignity and ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to adequately maintain maintenance services necessary to maintain the ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to adequately store, date and properly dispose of open biologicals according to manufacturer specifications in 2 of 2 medication carts observe...
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Aug 2023
5 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations and interview, the facility failed to adequately provide housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain a sanitary, orderly, and comfortable interior for 3 of 3 unit...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0655
(Tag F0655)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a baseline care plan summary (developed and implemented within 48 hours that included the instructions needed to provide minimum hea...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to review and revise the care plan by an interdisciplinary team (IDT), that included, to the extent possible, the participation of the residen...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations and interview, and review of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) the facility failed to ensure that the res...
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MINOR
(B)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Minor procedural issue · This affected multiple residents
Based on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that clinical records were complete and contained accurate information for 1 of 1 sampled residents regarding offering snacks to a...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade B+ (80/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Maine.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Maine facilities.
- • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
About This Facility
What is Maine Veterans Home - Scarborough's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns MAINE VETERANS HOME - SCARBOROUGH an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is considered above average nationally. Within Maine, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Maine Veterans Home - Scarborough Staffed?
CMS rates MAINE VETERANS HOME - SCARBOROUGH's staffing level at 5 out of 5 stars, which is much above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 49%, compared to the Maine average of 46%.
What Have Inspectors Found at Maine Veterans Home - Scarborough?
State health inspectors documented 9 deficiencies at MAINE VETERANS HOME - SCARBOROUGH during 2023 to 2025. These included: 8 with potential for harm and 1 minor or isolated issues.
Who Owns and Operates Maine Veterans Home - Scarborough?
MAINE VETERANS HOME - SCARBOROUGH is owned by a non-profit organization. Non-profit facilities reinvest revenue into operations rather than distributing to shareholders. The facility is operated by MAINE VETERANS' HOME, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 120 certified beds and approximately 106 residents (about 88% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in SCARBOROUGH, Maine.
How Does Maine Veterans Home - Scarborough Compare to Other Maine Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Maine, MAINE VETERANS HOME - SCARBOROUGH's overall rating (4 stars) is above the state average of 3.0, staff turnover (49%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Maine Veterans Home - Scarborough?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Maine Veterans Home - Scarborough Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, MAINE VETERANS HOME - SCARBOROUGH has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 4-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Maine. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Maine Veterans Home - Scarborough Stick Around?
MAINE VETERANS HOME - SCARBOROUGH has a staff turnover rate of 49%, which is about average for Maine nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Maine Veterans Home - Scarborough Ever Fined?
MAINE VETERANS HOME - SCARBOROUGH has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Maine Veterans Home - Scarborough on Any Federal Watch List?
MAINE VETERANS HOME - SCARBOROUGH is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.