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Piper Shores

15 Piper Road, Scarborough, ME 04074

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4.75

(12 reviews)

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Reviews of Piper Shores in Scarborough, Maine

4.75

(12 reviews)

  • Facility

    5.0

Jack

5

October 5, 2022

I visited this facility

I went down and looked at Piper Shores, and I liked the concept. They're the only one in the state that has the continuing care aspect. I also liked the location because it's near my son. The facility was nice. They have a courtyard and a nice pool. They have a cooperative and they make an effort to engage the people who live there in running the place. The resident who showed me around was a complete stranger to me. She didn't show me her apartment, but she showed me someone else's. It's a nice building and a nice location. You get one meal if you're in the independent living building. They had a beautiful dining room. It had a fancy dinner service with a view of the ocean and flowers on your table. They described it as having waiter service. You can order from a menu or you can walk up to the self-serve area. The main building for independent living fronts the ocean. Not all the apartments front the ocean, but most of them at least had a view.

Wayne

5

February 20, 2022

I visited this facility

We are already on the waiting list for Piper Shores. We toured the independent living, the main apartment building, and one of the cottages. We saw where the assisted living section is in Holbrook, but we didn't go into that facility. We saw the gym, pool, woodshop, art studio, founders' room, and dining room. We found it to be quite comprehensive in the services, and the people that gave us the tour were very upbeat. We also have spoken with a couple of people in the marketing department. They've been extremely helpful, and so we have signed up. Because of Covid 19, we did not get to see very many people. We saw two ladies out walking on the trails, and two ladies coming out of their apartment with a dog, and we got to pet it. Dogs are permitted, and that's very good because we have a dog. The couple who gave us the tour were quite impressive. We also had an opportunity to meet the CEO, which was almost just a happenstance. He was going one way, and we were going the other with this tour group and they introduced us. So, we spoke with him. We saw the store, a volunteer was working there, and that looked to be adequate. I mean, it's not a grocery store, but you certainly wouldn't starve if you had to go there to buy your box of cereal or something. So that's what we've done. The cottages were quite nice; we saw one cottage with two bedrooms. It had a den and a 2-car garage. It was good. We would prefer to be in the apartment building because we would prefer to have an ocean view. They are available from the apartments, and not from the cottages. But if you're in a cottage, you still can eat some meals in the main dining room, which is looking right out over the ocean. So, it's gorgeous. We did see the dining area. Because of the restrictions on COVID, there was no dining going on there, but the dining room was right along with the windows where the seating was looking out onto the ocean. It's on the third floor, so it's got a panoramic view out over Casco Bay. We didn't get any food. They normally would do that, and they apologized; again, because of Covid. They've had no deaths in this facility, 99 percent of the people are vaccinated. We felt we had to wear masks the whole time. We had to pass through the gauntlet of taking your temperature and filling out all these things. We can't even get in to start our meeting with the marketing people and with the leaders. We've received in the mail, ideas of what kind of events are going on monthly, I think it was December or January. They sent us what was going on, and there were several things that interested both my wife and me. We got to speak with a cleaning person, and she was pleasant. I asked the question, "So, do you tip?" There's no tipping, no tipping is allowed. But they do some kind of a fund that the residents contribute to, and then they provide the staff with some kind of a Christmas bonus from money contributed by the residents. We saw where the store was. We saw where the delicatessen was where you could go get a sandwich or something like that. I think we saw where the hairdresser is on the way. I didn't see where the barbershop was, but then it's somewhere, it's not a problem. What I saw in the hallways and the common spaces looked excellent. The grounds looked excellent. It's wintertime, so we didn't see a lot of flowers and things like that, but everything else was well-kept and well-maintained. In the cottage that we saw, we talked to the people who are living in that cottage. They said before they moved in, they wanted these changes made, and they were all done. We've spoken with the marketing people. They said before you move in, depending upon how long it's been since the apartment was upgraded, they will be upgraded or be refreshed so that it looks good. I'm not saying it doesn't look good normally, but they'll spruce it up and make it clean and pleasant. I have such a small sampling of the staff. Those we met with were all quite good, but we didn't see more than half a dozen total staff. I think the staff is good. Certainly, the people who gave us a tour told us they're great.

Phillip612162

5

November 8, 2016

I visited this facility

Piper Shores was beautiful and very big with the ocean view. It has 1300 residents, and that didn’t bother us at all; in fact, we liked that. It had beautiful and bright rooms.

Caring106079150

5

May 13, 2015

I visited this facility

Piper Shores is very clean and very beautiful. It is probably just too expensive for us. We checked out the apartment as well as the cottages. It is very nice, and the space is just right. The staff was very friendly and warm.

Park245

5

February 19, 2015

I visited this facility

One of the best CCRC's on East Coast if you can stand winters in Maine! In demand so long wait list.

rosalindr

5

December 21, 2014

I am a friend or relative of resident

My mother lives in the independent living side of this facility. It is very expensive but well managed and staffed. There are a lot of activities available for residents, but no one is required to do anything he or she doesn't want to. Mother has a large, 2 bedroom apartment with a kitchen and a little bit of ocean view. Mother can make her own meals, or order a take-out meal from the dining room, or have dinner in the restaurant-like dining room. It is in a beautiful location on a private beach that's a 10 minute drive from town. There's a shuttle bus that takes residents to the supermarket a couple of times a week or to Portland for concerts or plays. Residents with a car can park in the covered garage.

Caring60029350

5

December 11, 2014

I am/was a resident of this facility

My ten years at Piper Shores have been a delight and a god-send. My husband and I thrived in the company of interesting, diverse and friendly residents and a most competent and caring staff. When he died I was offered all the support one could need and all the privacy I wanted. Despite a brief period of less than optimal performance, this facility is back on track as one of the best in the business across the nation. The site is glorious, and accommodations are homey and sunny, and as big or small as you wish. The campus is well maintained and the roads and paths kept open in the worst of winter conditions. The fitness facilities are top-notch and conducive to staying in shape. Activities are many and varied on site, and there is regular transportation to excellent theatre, music, learning, museums, and restaurants in the greater Portland area. The spacious and sunny dining room provides good dining on the third floor overlooking the ocean and the islands, and for an informal coffee or lunch, there is the Cafe across from the mailboxes on the first floor. Care is comprehensive in the Health Center, which is kept spotless and odorless. Community Health Services maintains a walk-in clinic in the main building seven days a week. Seven miles away is a superior medical complex with highly competent professionals, from general practitioners to most of the specialties. Volunteerism is encouraged both on and off campus, as well as community sharing and outreach. I feel so lucky to be here.

Caring98996750

5

September 17, 2014

I visited this facility

I just liked the atmosphere, the facilities, and the things that were available at Piper Shores. The staff was efficient and courteous. It was very well-maintained, outstanding.

privacy lover

5

January 24, 2013

I visited this facility

Piper Shores is a beautiful, top-notch place. It's right on the ocean, in the middle of nowhere. But it's about half an hour from Portland and in a rural setting. They have a pool, a garden area, and they have a fitness center. They also have shuttle bus if you want to go to town. The staff is very friendly and everything seems to be very well done. Although I think it's a bit isolated for me. But my husband loves it.

brownac001

4

January 6, 2012

I visited this facility

It was very clean, and very professional looking. Staff was friendly and professional as well. However they didn't seem to encourage socializing or activities as much as they should. Most doors in the hallway were shut. There wasn't much going on Saturday and Friday nights. I know these people are on the older side but nobody likes to feel like they are cut off from the rest of the world. Staff was certainly of a high quality but I think more could be done in terms of getting patients out of thier bed rooms and into a more social and engaging activity. Lastly, the pricing was absurd. I know it is for most places but I wish my grandmother truly got what she paid for, I feel like she did not.

schrela

5

July 28, 2011

I am a friend or relative of a resident

My mother has lived independently at this lovely Lifecare Community for 6 years. It is a 10 year old not for profit facility with all levels of care. Beautiful location on the ocean bluffs. Caring staff and all activities and transportation provided along with one lovely dining room meal a day.

randydavis56

3

July 26, 2011

I am a friend or relative of a resident

My mother has lived here since 2001. She and my dad moved there and had a 2 bedroom apartment. They really enjoyed living there, it's a lovely place with superior amenities. When my dad was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 2004 my mom became his full-time caregiver. In 2009, while battling Parkinson's-related dementia he moved to the assisted living section. This was a wonderful facility and provided what he needed. However, when he became uncontrollable and fell he was put into the skilled nursing unit. Piper Shores does not have a memory care/dementia unit so his care was quite problematic. He ended up dying in hospice from a CDif infection in November of 2009. A long and frustrating battle for he, my mom and my brother and I. My mom still lives in Piper Shores.

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  • Health

    5.0

  • Overall

    5.0

  • Quality

    5.0

  • Staff

    5.0

Medicare Provider Number: 205187
    Ownership Type: Non profit - Corporation
    Rating Date: 9/1/2023

About Piper Shores in Scarborough, Maine

Among Maine retirement communities, Piper Shores is Maine's first and only nonprofit lifecare retirement community. Piper Shores is also the only retirement community in Maine to be accredited by CARF/CCAC.

Offering independent living apartments and cottages and high quality amenities in a spectacular coastal setting near Portland, Maine, Piper Shores gives you the freedom to pursue an active lifestyle and the retirement of your dreams. As a lifecare retirement community, Piper Shores provides residents with the peace of mind of never having to worry about making new plans to move as health concerns arise over time. That's because Piper Shores lifecare retirement community combines all the advantages of independent living plus guaranteed priority access to onsite assisted living and skilled nursing care if needed. Lifecare at Piper Shores also means that you will always have a predictable monthly payment regardless of your level of care. Unlike other retirement communities in Maine, Piper Shores' entrance fee for independent living Apartments and cottages is Ninety percent (90%) refundable to residents. The refund will either go to their estate or to the resident directly if they move out on their own.

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