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Nursing homes in Sanford, Maine
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Summer Commons
21 June Street · Sanford, ME
Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)
Pinnacle Health & Rehab at Sanford
1142 Main St · Sanford, ME
Ownership: For-profit (corporation)
Pinnacle Health & Rehab at N Berwick
47 Elm St · North Berwick, ME
Ownership: For-profit (individual)
River Ridge Center
3 Brazier Lane · Kennebunk, ME
Ownership: For-profit (corporation)
Kennebunk Center for Health & Rehabilitation
158 Ross Rd · Kennebunk, ME
Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)
Rochester Manor
40 Whitehall Road · Rochester, NH
Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)
Birch Healthcare Center
62 Rochester Hill Road · Rochester, NH
Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)
St Andre Health Care Facility
407 Pool St · Biddeford, ME
Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)
Southridge Rehab & Living Center
10 May Street · Biddeford, ME
Ownership: Non-profit (other)
Medicare ratings and family reviews are separate. Medicare data as of September 2026.
Nursing home care at a glance
Scope: homes inside Sanford city limits. Nearby search results do not change this scope.
Medicare overall rating
out of 5 · from this site's directory data
Ratings offer a starting point. Review each home’s inspection, staffing and quality details.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Care Compare · scope: Sanford (2 facilities), Maine (78 facilities), United States (14,690 facilities) · Medicare data as of September 2026 · average of each facility's CMS overall star rating, each home counted equallyNurse staffing time
hours of nursing care per resident per day · higher is better
Source: Medicare (CMS) payroll-based staffing data · Sanford: average of 2 homes, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026Nursing staff turnover
share of nursing staff who left in a year · lower is better
Source: Medicare (CMS) · Sanford: average of 2 homes, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026Explore more local data
Inspections and quality
Each home’s page shows its full Medicare inspection record, what Medicare found, fines, and short-stay and long-stay quality measures, compared with the state average.
How these comparisons work
Area figures are simple averages of the homes listed here that have Medicare data, with each home counted equally. State and national figures are Medicare’s own averages. An average does not describe any single home. Our methodology.
Nursing home information for Sanford
This directory lists 2 nursing homes in Sanford, Maine, with 150 certified beds between them. Their average Medicare overall rating is 5.0 stars, above the national average of 3.0 stars: 2 homes hold four or five stars and 0 have one or two.
Among the highest-rated homes are Pinnacle Health & Rehab At Sanford (5 stars) and Summer Commons (5 stars).
By ownership, 100% are for-profit and 0% non-profit. None is currently a CMS Special Focus Facility.
These figures come from the Medicare data behind this directory. Ratings and inspections change, so confirm current details on each home’s profile and with the home itself.
Costs and payment
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Planning your search in Sanford
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Nursing homes in nearby towns
- North Berwick1 home · 9 mi
- Kennebunk2 homes · 11 mi
- Rochester, NH2 homes · 14 mi
- Biddeford2 homes · 17 mi
- Saco1 home · 18 mi
- Dover, NH4 homes · 18 mi
- Kittery1 home · 22 mi
- Scarborough3 homes · 23 mi
Or see every nursing home in York County or Maine.
Questions about nursing homes in Sanford
How many nursing homes are in Sanford?
There are 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Sanford, with 150 certified beds in total. Bed counts show capacity, not current openings.
Which nursing homes in Sanford have the highest Medicare rating?
Pinnacle Health & Rehab At Sanford (5 stars), Summer Commons (5 stars).
What is the average Medicare rating of nursing homes in Sanford?
5.0 out of 5 across 2 rated homes, compared with 3.1 for Maine as a whole.
Do nursing homes in Sanford accept Medicaid?
2 of the 2 homes accept Medicaid, according to Medicare’s records. Confirm with each home, since Medicaid beds can be limited. How nursing home Medicaid works in Maine.
Are any nursing homes in Sanford on Medicare’s Special Focus list?
No. The Special Focus program follows homes with a history of serious quality problems. Data as of September 2026.