Nursing homes in Scarborough, ME
Compare 3 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Scarborough, part of the Cumberland area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Scarborough, Maine, have access to three skilled nursing facilities within the 04074 ZIP code, serving the broader Cumberland County region. According to official CMS Care Compare data, these local centers maintain an average overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Among the options, Piper Shores stands out as the community's top-rated facility, currently holding a prestigious 5-star designation for its quality of care and operational standards.
Rating distribution
avg 4★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Scarborough
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Scarborough
- All homes in Scarborough score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 3 of 3 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 1 of 3 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Scarborough
| PIPER SHORES MAINE LIFE CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, INC. · Small · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| MAINE VETERANS HOME - SCARBOROUGH MAINE VETERANS' HOME · Large · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| PINE POINT CENTER GENESIS HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
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