Maine Veterans’ Homes – Scarborough
Maine Veterans’ Homes – Scarborough is a Memory Care Home in Maine
Maine Veterans’ Homes –… is a Memory Care Home in Maine
Maine Veterans’ Homes – Scarborough
Maine Veterans’ Homes – Scarborough is a Memory Care Home in Maine
Maine Veterans’ Homes –… is a Memory Care Home in Maine
A prestigious senior living community situated in the peaceful residential area of Scarborough, ME, Maine Veterans’ Homes – Scarborough provides a wide array of care options for veterans. These include residential care, memory care, respite care, long-term care, short-term skilled rehabilitation, and outpatient therapy services. A selection of 150 cozy beds await seniors as they move into the serene premises of the community. With its commitment to enhancing seniors’ quality of life, Maine Veterans’ Homes – Scarborough boasts a team of respectful and qualified professionals providing top-tier care and assistance around the clock.
Feel a sense of camaraderie and lead a meaningful life with stimulating activities and enrichment programs. Enjoy mealtimes at your own pace with delicious and healthy meals catering to nutritional needs and preferences. With its vibrant setting and friendly environment, Maine Veterans’ Homes – Scarborough strives to provide a haven for veterans to live a glorious retirement.
Patty Nutting serves as the Administrator at Maine Veterans' Homes - Scarborough. She leads a vibrant, resident-driven community where Veterans actively participate in planning menus and activities. Under her leadership, the facility prides itself on being the first nursing home in Maine to receive the National Gold Award for Excellence in Quality from the American Health Care Association.
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This nursing home maintains occupancy well above most state peers, signaling sustained demand. The facility operates with a larger bed count than most state competitors, supporting broader intake. Residents tend to stay here longer than similar facilities across the state.
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Home revenue ranks in the upper tier statewide, reflecting strong billing volume. Payroll spending sits in the top tier, showing a strong investment in staffing resources. Total income trails most communities, suggesting tighter operating margins.
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Medicare nights track the statewide midpoint, keeping volumes steady. Medicaid nights are roughly in line with the state middle third, maintaining a balanced safety-net share. Private pay nights lead the state, showing strong demand from market-rate residents.
Occupancy
Finance
Percentage of home revenue spent on payroll costs.
House Specifics:
OperationsQuality Ratings
CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Maine Veterans’ Homes – Scarborough
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290 US-1, Scarborough, ME 04074
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The information below is reported by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification.For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Hospice Care
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
24/7 care needed
Respite Care
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 47 | 8.4 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 7 | 9.1 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 98 | 8.1 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Contractor Analysis
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 79 | 19 | 98 | 24,951 | 91 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 42 | 5 | 47 | 13,340 | 91 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 11 | 0 | 11 | 4,347 | 74 | 81% | 8.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 6 | 1 | 7 | 2,348 | 91 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,831 | 90 | 99% | 6.3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,314 | 72 | 79% | 7.3 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,303 | 69 | 76% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,147 | 79 | 87% | 7.3 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,034 | 72 | 79% | 8.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 4 | 0 | 4 | 551 | 65 | 71% | 6.4 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 65% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 64% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 64% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 453 | 63 | 69% | 7.2 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 424 | 65 | 71% | 6.5 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 1 | 0 | 1 | 194 | 24 | 26% | 8.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 72 | 9 | 10% | 8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 52 | 26 | 29% | 2 |
| Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff | 0 | 1 | 1 | 52 | 13 | 14% | 4 |
Health Inspection History
Source: CMS Health Citations (Aug 2023 – Jun 2025)
Citation Severity Distribution
Top Deficiency Categories
Citation Sources
State Comparison (ME)
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
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| Jun 17, 2025 | D | Resident Rights | F0557 | Corrected |
| Nov 20, 2024 | D | Pharmacy | F0761 | Corrected |
| Nov 20, 2024 | D | Resident Rights | F0557 | Corrected |
| Nov 20, 2024 | D | Resident Rights | F0584 | Corrected |
| Aug 31, 2023 | E | Quality of Care | F0689 | Corrected |
| Aug 31, 2023 | D | Care Planning | F0655 | Corrected |
| Aug 31, 2023 | D | Care Planning | F0657 | Corrected |
| Aug 31, 2023 | B | Care Planning | F0842 | Corrected |
| Aug 31, 2023 | D | Resident Rights | F0584 | Corrected |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Resident Census by Payment Source
Specialized Care Beds
Programs & Services
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Quality Measures
CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)
Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline
Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.
Short-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).
Guides for Better Senior Living
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Maine Seniors
- General: Age 65+ or 18+ with disability, Maine resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- ME Specifics: Rural access emphasized.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), meals ($6/meal), adult day services ($60/day).
- General: Caregiver of someone 60+ with dementia, Maine resident.
- Income Limits: ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
- Asset Limits: $40,000 (individual).
- ME Specifics: Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.
- Services: In-home respite (up to 30 days/year), adult day care (~$60/day).
- General: Age 65+, Maine resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care.
- Income Limits (2025): $943/month (individual); must be less than nursing home cost for full coverage.
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal allowance up to $155,356.
- ME Specifics: Home equity limit of $636,000; estate recovery applies post-55.
- Services: 24/7 nursing care, meals, therapy, medications (hours unlimited per medical need).
- General: Age 65+, Maine resident, needs ADL assistance, income/asset limits apply.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,000/month (varies by AAA).
- Asset Limits: Not strict; prioritizes low-income.
- ME Specifics: Available through five Area Agencies on Aging.
- Services: Personal care (20-30 hours/week), PERS, adult day care, home modifications.
- General: Age 62+, Maine resident, homeowner, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$34,000/year (individual, 80% AMI, varies by county).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; focus on income.
- ME Specifics: Includes Elderly Hardship Grants for urgent repairs.
- Services: Wheelchair ramps, grab bars, roof repairs (up to $20,000/project).
- General: Age 55+, Maine resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, community-safe.
- Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual) for Medicaid portion.
- ME Specifics: Pilot phase; check availability with DHHS.
- Services: Medical care, personal care, day center, transportation, respite (tailored to need).
- General: Wartime veteran/spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Maine resident.
- Income Limits (2025): Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month (individual with A&A).
- Asset Limits: $155,356 (net worth limit).
- ME Specifics: High veteran population in rural areas.
- Services: Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month, varies by status) for care costs.
- General: Age 65+, Maine resident, Medicare Part A/B enrollee.
- Income Limits (2025): $2,014/month (individual, QMB), $2,706/month (SLMB/QI).
- Asset Limits: $9,090 (individual), $13,630 (couple).
- ME Specifics: Includes Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), and Qualified Individual (QI).
- Services: Covers Medicare premiums (up to $174.70/month Part B), co-pays, deductibles.
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Maine Seniors
Home and Community Benefits for the Elderly
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or 18+ with disability, Maine resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- ME Specifics:Rural access emphasized.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), meals ($6/meal), adult day services ($60/day).
Maine Statewide Respite Program
Requirements:
- General:Caregiver of someone 60+ with dementia, Maine resident.
- Income Limits:~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
- Asset Limits:$40,000 (individual).
- ME Specifics:Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home respite (up to 30 days/year), adult day care (~$60/day).
MaineCare Long-Term Care (Nursing Facility Services)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, Maine resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care.
- Income Limits (2025):$943/month (individual); must be less than nursing home cost for full coverage.
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal allowance up to $155,356.
- ME Specifics:Home equity limit of $636,000; estate recovery applies post-55.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: 24/7 nursing care, meals, therapy, medications (hours unlimited per medical need).
Consumer-Directed Home-Based Care (CDHBC)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, Maine resident, needs ADL assistance, income/asset limits apply.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,000/month (varies by AAA).
- Asset Limits:Not strict; prioritizes low-income.
- ME Specifics:Available through five Area Agencies on Aging.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (20-30 hours/week), PERS, adult day care, home modifications.
Home Accessibility and Repair Program
Requirements:
- General:Age 62+, Maine resident, homeowner, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025):~$34,000/year (individual, 80% AMI, varies by county).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; focus on income.
- ME Specifics:Includes Elderly Hardship Grants for urgent repairs.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Wheelchair ramps, grab bars, roof repairs (up to $20,000/project).
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, Maine resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, community-safe.
- Income Limits (2025):No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual) for Medicaid portion.
- ME Specifics:Pilot phase; check availability with DHHS.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Medical care, personal care, day center, transportation, respite (tailored to need).
Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit
Requirements:
- General:Wartime veteran/spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Maine resident.
- Income Limits (2025):Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month (individual with A&A).
- Asset Limits:$155,356 (net worth limit).
- ME Specifics:High veteran population in rural areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month, varies by status) for care costs.
Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, Maine resident, Medicare Part A/B enrollee.
- Income Limits (2025):$2,014/month (individual, QMB), $2,706/month (SLMB/QI).
- Asset Limits:$9,090 (individual), $13,630 (couple).
- ME Specifics:Includes Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), and Qualified Individual (QI).
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Medicare premiums (up to $174.70/month Part B), co-pays, deductibles.
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