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Durgin Pines
9 Lewis Rd, Kittery, ME 03904
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Durgin Pines, in Kittery, Maine, is certified for 81 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Maine median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 1, 6 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 13.6 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 44.4.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $14K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day (1.1 RN), close to the Maine median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 46.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | York Co. median | Maine median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 11 | 18 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 13.6 | 25.7 | 44.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.1 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 46.4% | 53.4% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $14,434 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (9 in the county, 78 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Maine average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 12 Mar 2025, 22 Dec 2023.
Severity mix: D ×8 E ×2 B ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2025 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | E | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 12 Mar 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 12 Mar 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2025 |
| 12 Mar 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 2 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Apr 2024 |
| 2 Apr 2024 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Apr 2024 |
| 22 Dec 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 15 Feb 2024 |
| 22 Jul 2021 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 5 Sep 2021 |
| 22 Jul 2021 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 5 Sep 2021 |
| 22 Jul 2021 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 5 Sep 2021 |
| 22 Jul 2021 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 5 Sep 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2024 | Fine | $4,178 | |
| 30 Jan 2024 | Fine | $10,256 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Maine average. Turnover: nursing staff 46.4%, RNs 33.3%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Maine median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 26.6% | 24.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.4% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.0% | 3.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 23.5% | 25.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.4% | 19.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Sentry Commons Llc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continuum Home Services | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/15/2026 |
| Kittery Commons, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/15/2026 |
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Other nursing homes in York County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle Health & Rehab At N Berwick | North Berwick | 64 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 18.8 | — | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Pinnacle Health & Rehab At Sanford | Sanford | 86 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 14.0 | — | 12 Feb 2025 |
| St Andre Health Care Facility | Biddeford | 96 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 11.5 | — | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Summer Commons | Sanford | 64 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 28.1 | — | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Southridge Rehab & Living Ctr | Biddeford | 62 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 31 | 50.0 | $23K | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Kennebunk Center For Health & Rehabilitation, LLC | Kennebunk | 78 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 36 | 46.2 | — | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Seal Rock Healthcare | Saco | 105 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 27 | 25.7 | $75K | 3 Apr 2026 |
| River Ridge CenterSFF Candidate | Kennebunk | 62 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 27 | 43.5 | $15K | 28 Jul 2025 |
All 9 facilities in York County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Durgin Pines been cited for?
11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Maine median is 29 per facility.
Has Durgin Pines been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $14K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Durgin Pines compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day against a Maine median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Durgin Pines?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Durgin Pines last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 Mar 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Mar 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.