PIPER SHORES
Nursing home in Scarborough, Maine
MAINE LIFE CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, INC.
Scarborough, Maine · Cumberland
Small · Not for Profit · Urban
About PIPER SHORES
PIPER SHORES is a small nursing home located in Scarborough, Maine, operated by MAINE LIFE CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, INC.. Its CMS Five-Star overall rating is 5 out of 5 — much above average for ME. Health inspections rate 4/5, staffing 5/5, and quality measures 5/5.
PIPER SHORES is one of 3 nursing homes in Scarborough, Maine. The suburb average is 4★, and PIPER SHORES rates 5★ overall. It currently scores at or above every other home in Scarborough on overall rating.
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What does PIPER SHORES cost?
PIPER SHORES does not publish a public rate sheet. The figures below are state and national median monthly costs for nursing home care, based on the Genworth Cost of Care Survey. Use them as a planning benchmark — request a written quote from PIPER SHORES for your specific room type, level of care, and Medicaid status.
| Room type | Maine median | National median | Annual (Maine) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-private room | $11,924/mo | $8,669/mo | $143,088 |
| Private room | $13,231/mo | $9,733/mo | $158,772 |
Estimates only. Actual prices vary by room, care level, and payor source. See our guide to paying for a nursing home and VA Aid & Attendance benefits.
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Frequently asked questions about PIPER SHORES
Five-Star Quality Ratings are published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) using data from health inspections, payroll-based staffing reports, and clinical quality measures. Ratings reflect the most recent CMS extract we have imported — always confirm current ratings on Medicare.gov Care Compare before making care decisions.
Last updated: September 4, 2026 · Data refreshed from CMS Care Compare.