Pinnacle Health & Rehab at South Portland
42 Anthoine St, South Portland, ME 04106 · (207) 799-8561
For profit - Limited Liability company · 73 certified beds
Pinnacle Health & Rehab at South Portland has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2025, found 12 citations (the Maine average is 10.8). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on September 17, 2025 found 12 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.September 17, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.September 17, 2025 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.September 17, 2025 · F0578 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.September 17, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.September 17, 2025 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.September 17, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.September 17, 2025 · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.September 17, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.September 17, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.September 17, 2025 · F0699 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.September 17, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.September 17, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.July 30, 2024 · F0867 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 30, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Maine average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.06 | 4.34 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.57 | 1.05 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.91 | 0.45 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.57 | 2.83 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 41.7% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 73 |
| Average residents per day | 66.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Mid Coast Senior Health Center Brunswick · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Horizons Living and Rehab Center Brunswick · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Sedgewood Commons Falmouth · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Hawthorne House Freeport · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Gorham House Gorham · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Pinnacle Health & Rehab at South Portland on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.