Nursing homeActive
Summer Commons
21 June Street, Sanford, ME 04073207206136064 certified beds · 61 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2019
Deficiencies
18
● 3● 15● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2025-08-27
Standard
CMS overall
5 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 5/5
Health 4
Staffing 5
Quality 3
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Maine Division of Licensing and Certification · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-27 | Standard | 240 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-01-24 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-11-16 | Standard | 180 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2019-12-11 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Maine Division of Licensing and Certification publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-03Record 205012-20250827-F684
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-03Record 205012-20250827-F761
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-03Record 205012-20250827-F880
F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-03Record 205012-20250827-F881
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Care planningRecords
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-03Record 205012-20250827-F657
F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyScope/severity BPaperwork
Records
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-03Record 205012-20250827-F868
F727Have 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-06Record 205012-20240124-F727
F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-23Record 205012-20221116-F655
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-23Record 205012-20221116-F657
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-23Record 205012-20221116-F695
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-23Record 205012-20221116-F758
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-23Record 205012-20221116-F759
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-23Record 205012-20221116-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-23Record 205012-20221116-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-23Record 205012-20221116-F880
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Food & nutrition
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-23Record 205012-20221116-F804
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-01-24Record 205012-20191211-F758
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-01-24Record 205012-20191211-F883
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.79
Facility
Maine
National
Maine 1.05 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.89
Facility
Maine
National
Maine 4.34 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours4.52
Facility
Maine
National
Maine 3.92 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover54%
Facility
Maine
National
Maine 47% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover25%
Facility
Maine
National
Maine 40% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Maine | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 3.1% | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 8.6% | 4.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 28.2% | 20.2% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 30.5% | 24.4% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 4.7% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 26.1% | 17.4% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Country Associates, Inc Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Orestis, John Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Breshnahan, Richard Individual | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cyr, Glen Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Harstad, Paul Individual | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Orestis, John Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Poncher, Lyle Individual | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Prescott, Roger Individual | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Richards, Mary Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Steiner, John Individual | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Tyler, Michael Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ury, William Individual | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Maine.
No county cost figures on file for York.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle Health & Rehab At Sanford Sanford | 1.5 mi | 2025-02-12 | 180 |
| Pinnacle Health & Rehab At N Berwick North Berwick | 10.0 mi | 2026-01-27 | 060 |
| Kennebunk Center For Health & Rehabilitation, LLC Kennebunk | 11.2 mi | 2026-04-16 | 1350 |
| River Ridge Center Kennebunk | 11.5 mi | 2025-07-28 | 0121 |
| Rochester Manor Rochester | 14.0 mi | 2026-01-14 | 0110 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |