The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited August 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: E
Nursing home report
MAINE VETERANS HOME - SCARBOROUGH
SCARBOROUGH, ME · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
In good standing
Non-profitChain member
4 of 5 overall
Maine Veterans Home - Scarborough has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with strong health inspection and staffing ratings (both 5 stars) and nurse staffing above the federal benchmark, but a low 1-star quality measures rating. It had no fines in the last 24 months, though recent inspection citations included accident hazards, resident dignity, and a safe, clean, homelike environment.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.7321 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 17, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.7321.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.54
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.34
- Nurse aides
- 2.85
- Weekend nursing
- 4.09
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 38%
Registered nurse turnover: 29%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
26.2%29.3%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
7.2%9.9%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.8%2.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
5.3%1%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
1.3%4.5%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
33.8%29.4%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
30%18.3%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18.5%18.9%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.9%3.4%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.1%1%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
32.4%38.6%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
7%1.1%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.7%96.9%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to respect the resident’s dignity and personal belongings. Cited June 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 557 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: D
The home failed to create and carry out a timely plan to meet a new resident’s most immediate needs after admission. Cited August 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 655 — 42 CFR §483.21 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of MAINE VETERANS' HOME · 5 homes · 4.2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 111 residents on an average day (92% of 120 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 33 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.