Total staff
181
Employees
135
Contractors
46
Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
Seaside Nursing & Retirement
Nursing Home · South Portland, ME
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Seaside Nursing & Retirement
Nursing Home · South Portland, ME
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Seaside Nursing & Retirement accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Discover Seaside Nursing & Retirement, a distinguished assisted living community nestled in the heart of Portland, Maine. Within the confines of Seaside Nursing & Retirement, residents are presented with a vibrant array of activities conducted on-site. These engaging activities play a pivotal role in fostering the health and well-being of senior residents, actively promoting physical movement and social interaction.
At Seaside Nursing & Retirement, the dedicated staff remains vigilant and accessible round-the-clock, providing a sense of security and reassurance to residents and their loved ones. With a commitment to unwavering care, emergencies are met with prompt assistance regardless of the hour, ensuring residents’ safety and peace of mind.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 11th out of 30 homes in Maine. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 11th out of 30 homes in Maine. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 34m per day
Rank #11 / 30Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 11th out of 30 homes in Maine. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Maine average, with a ranking across 30 Maine SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Maine avg
+1%
Standout metric
LPN / LVN is +56% above state avg
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 46m per day | ▼ 27% State avg: 1h 3m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 42m per day | ▲ 56% State avg: 27m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 42m per day | ▼ 5% State avg: 2h 51m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 52m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 3h 55m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 5m per day | ▲ 25% State avg: 4m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 25m per day | ▼ 43% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
75.9%
Rank #191 / 247Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 191st out of 247 homes in Maine. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Maine average, with its Statewide rank out of 247. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
130 days
Occupancy rate
75.9%
Rank #191 / 247Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 191st out of 247 homes in Maine. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Maine average, with its Statewide rank out of 247. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
130 days
Walk Score: 87 / 100 Rank #14 / 421Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 14th out of 421 homes in Maine. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Maine SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Staff to resident ratio
1.45:1
29% worse than Maine average
Avg staff/day
72
Average shift
8.9 hours
10% better than Maine average
Total staff hours (quarter)
58,976
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
30
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.2 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.2 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
23
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.2 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.2 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
78
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
14.2%
8,365 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 10
Physical Therapy Assistant: 10
Registered Nurse: 7
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 6
Speech Language Pathologist: 6
Qualified Social Worker: 2
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2
Certified Nursing Assistant: 1
Physical Therapy Aide: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 77 | 1 | 78 | 27,305 | 92 | 100% | 9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 13 | 10 | 23 | 8,886 | 92 | 100% | 10.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 23 | 7 | 30 | 8,836 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 15 | 0 | 15 | 6,931 | 92 | 100% | 10 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 10 | 10 | 1,412 | 84 | 91% | 7.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 6 | 6 | 1,303 | 73 | 79% | 7.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 6 | 6 | 881 | 76 | 83% | 6.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 789 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 557 | 66 | 72% | 8.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 467 | 59 | 64% | 7.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 466 | 54 | 59% | 8.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 408 | 52 | 57% | 7.8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 379 | 49 | 53% | 7.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 167 | 37 | 40% | 4.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 117 | 19 | 21% | 5.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 41 | 8 | 9% | 5.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 6 | 7% | 5.6 |
78 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
23 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
30 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
15 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
100%
10 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
91%
6 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
79%
6 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
83%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
68%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
72%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
64%
1 Administrator
% of Days
59%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
57%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
53%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
40%
2 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
21%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
9%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
7%
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$3K Rank #15 / 30Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 15th out of 30 homes in Maine. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Maine average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 30 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
87% lower than Maine averageMaine average: $24K
Number of fines
1
18% fewer fines than Maine averageMaine average: 1.2
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Maine averageMaine average: 0.2
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$3K
Maine average
$24K
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
16.5
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
16.5
16% worse than Maine averageMaine average: 14.2
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
34.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
34.7
19% worse than Maine averageMaine average: 29.1
Long-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
28.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
28.8%
11% worse than Maine averageMaine average: 26.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
37.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
37.3%
19% worse than Maine averageMaine average: 31.4%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
37.9%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
37.9%
27% worse than Maine averageMaine average: 29.8%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
6.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
6.1%
38% worse than Maine averageMaine average: 4.4%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.2%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.2%
39% worse than Maine averageMaine average: 4.5%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.3%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.3%
90% better than Maine averageMaine average: 2.8%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.1%
25% better than Maine averageMaine average: 5.5%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
7.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
7.5%
28% better than Maine averageMaine average: 10.5%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
16.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
16.2%
18% better than Maine averageMaine average: 19.8%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.2%
7% better than Maine averageMaine average: 90.1%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
85.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
85.9%
10% worse than Maine averageMaine average: 95.5%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.64
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.64
90% worse than Maine averageMaine average: 1.39
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.43
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.43
31% better than Maine averageMaine average: 2.08
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
60.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
60.1%
15% worse than Maine averageMaine average: 70.8%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.5%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.5%
6% worse than Maine averageMaine average: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
56.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
56.2%
25% worse than Maine averageMaine average: 74.5%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
25.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
25.3%
23% worse than Maine averageMaine average: 20.5%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
12.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
12.5%
20% better than Maine averageMaine average: 15.6%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.4%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.4%
75% worse than Maine averageMaine average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
51.3%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
51.3%
In line with Maine averageMaine average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
62.9%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
62.9%
24% better than Maine averageMaine average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
34% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
24 days
Private pay
54% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
12% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
2 - 3 years
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
125
Medicare
12
9.6% of residents
Medicaid
70
56% of residents
Private pay or other
43
34.4% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Nurse Aide Training
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Seaside Nursing & Retirement based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
75.9%
↓ 2.1pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$272.1K
↓ ~$384.1K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$12.8M
↓ ~$877.4K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-1.3%
↓ 1.8pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$22.4M
Operating loss
-$272.1K
Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$22.4M Rank #5 / 36Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 5th out of 36 homes in Maine. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Maine SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Operating loss
-$272.1K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #3 / 36Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 3rd out of 36 homes in Maine. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Maine average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$12.8M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #3 / 36Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 3rd out of 36 homes in Maine. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Maine average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$9.8M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$22.6M
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Maine
Seaside Nursing & Retirement is located in South Portland, Maine.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Maine.
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| Seaside Nursing & Retirement |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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Frequently Asked Questions about Seaside Nursing & Retirement
Is Seaside Nursing & Retirement in a walkable area?
Seaside Nursing & Retirement has a walk score of 87. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the phone number of Seaside Nursing & Retirement?
(207) 774-7878 will put you in contact with the team at Seaside Nursing & Retirement.
Is Seaside Nursing & Retirement Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Seaside Nursing & Retirement is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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