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Durgin Pines

9 Lewis Rd, Kittery, ME 03904

Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation

For Pricing & Availability

(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(207) 439-9800

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $10,168

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $11,208
  • Average State Price: $8,900
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Durgin Pines Description

    Durgin Pines is a community that offers nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 3.9 miles outside the town of Portsmouth, Maine. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 8 out of 10 making it the 2nd highest rated community in the city out of 2 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 5 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    7.2
    Durgin Pines
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 22 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 2 out of 2 communities in Kittery
  • Ranking in State: 136 out of 181 communities in ME
  • Facility and Grounds C

    Staff A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Long-term employees describe the staff as wonderful, caring, and making a significant difference in the lives of residents.
    • Family members praise the care provided during rehab, highlighting the staff's friendliness, patience, and proactive communication.
    • Many find the staff wonderful and the care for patients excellent.
    • Described as a first-rate assisted living and nursing home with a beautiful setting, friendly staff, and engaging activities.
    • Staff are friendly, and rehab services are effective, though there are complaints about the food quality.
    • Described as a home away from home with compassionate staff, a clean and inviting environment, and a variety of activities.
    • Positive experiences reported over two years, with pleasant staff and numerous activities for residents.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Communication issues reported, with difficulties in reaching staff or patients by phone.
    • Incidents of dishonesty and mishandling of situations involving residents, including a specific event where residents were injured during an outing.
    • Concerns raised about the facility's design, questioning the practicality of certain features for a geriatric setting.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • While many aspects of care and staff interaction are praised, there are significant concerns about food quality and communication.
    • Some reviews highlight excellent care and a welcoming environment, while others express serious concerns about safety and honesty.


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    Health

    Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy

    Cutting Edge Therapy Room

    Experienced Therapists

    On-site Physiatrist

    24 Hour Skilled Nursing Care

    Long-Term Care


    Services

    Laundry Services

    Social Services

    Social Worker

    Support Services

    Licensed Nurses

    Medical Director


    Activities

    Bus Trips

    Exercise Programs

    Bingo

    Community Events

    Bridge

    Happy Hour


    Community Amenities

    Barber and Beauty Services On-Site

    Beauty/Barber Shop

    Outdoor Patio

    Restaurants


    Room Amenities

    Private Rooms

    Spacious Semi-Private Rooms

    Climate Controlled Heating and Air Conditioning

    Flat Screen TV

    Wireless Internet

    Private Baths


    Dining

    Dining Rooms

    Meals and Snacks

    Registered Dietician Services

    Baking Club


    Transportation

    Convenient Parking

    Transportation Service



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 5
    Health inspection rating: 4
    Staffing rating: 4
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 5
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Jan. 1, 1993
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 81
    Total current residents: 65
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 3
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 0
    Total cost of fines: $0


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2018-06-20 2018-07-24 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    2018-06-20 2018-07-24 D Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2018-06-20 2018-07-24 E Egress Deficiencies Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    2018-06-20 2018-07-24 F Egress Deficiencies Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
    2018-06-20 2018-07-24 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2018-06-20 2018-07-24 D Smoke Deficiencies Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
    2018-06-20 2018-07-24 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2018-06-20 2018-07-24 D Smoke Deficiencies Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
    2018-06-20 2018-07-24 D Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-11-29 2023-01-25 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    2022-11-29 2023-01-25 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2021-07-22 2021-09-05 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    2021-07-22 2021-09-05 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    2021-07-22 2021-09-05 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    2021-07-22 2021-09-05 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    2019-06-12 2019-07-10 B Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
    2019-06-12 2019-07-10 B Resident Rights Deficiencies Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
    2019-06-12 2019-07-10 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2019-06-12 2019-07-10 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2018-06-20 2018-07-30 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2018-06-20 2018-07-30 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    2018-06-20 2018-07-30 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Portsmouth which is 3.9 miles away and has a population of 21,530 (small town).
    • The average income is $78,215, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 73
      • Low Temperature: 29
      • Average Temperature: 50.9
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 125 days of rain, 42 days of snow and 197 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.0 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 2.71 per 100 people which is low compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.39 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 2.01 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.12 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.07 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 230.0, Moderate Days 14.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 2.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Provisions
    2.8 miles away
    Golden Harvest
    2.9 miles away
    Hannaford
    3.0 miles away
    Navy Commissary
    3.1 miles away
    Portsmouth Health Foods
    4.0 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Route 44
    3.2 miles away
    Dover Point Rd.(Coastal Trading Company)
    6.3 miles away
    Dover Point Rd./Homestead Ln. Northbound
    6.3 miles away
    Dover Point Rd./Pearson Dr. Southbound
    6.4 miles away
    Dover point Rd./Roberta Dr.
    6.5 miles away

    Banks

    KeyBank
    2.5 miles away
    Kennebunk Savings
    2.6 miles away
    People's United Bank
    3.0 miles away
    TD Bank
    3.0 miles away
    Kennebunk Savings Bank
    3.7 miles away

    Hospitals

    York Hospital
    3.3 miles away
    Portsmouth Regional Hospital
    5.4 miles away
    Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
    10.1 miles away
    Wentworth Health Partners - Adult & Children's medicine
    11.5 miles away
    Exeter Hospital
    14.6 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Rite Aid
    4.5 miles away
    CVS
    9.3 miles away
    Walgreens
    10.7 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    11.7 miles away
    Osco Pharmacy
    13.9 miles away

    Dentists

    Gerber Dental
    4.6 miles away
    Aspen Dental
    4.7 miles away
    Three Rivers Dental
    8.9 miles away
    Belknap Dental Associates
    9.7 miles away
    Healthy Smiles
    9.7 miles away

    Parks

    Goodrich Park
    1.7 miles away
    Fuller Forest Preserve
    2.1 miles away
    Admiralty Village
    2.3 miles away
    Fort McClary State Historic Site
    2.6 miles away
    Fairchild Conservation Easement
    2.9 miles away

    Places of Worship

    The Church On The Plains
    21.7 miles away

    Shopping

    Maine Kittery Outlets
    1.4 miles away
    Eliot Commons
    3.0 miles away

    Culture

    Kittery Art Association
    2.7 miles away
    George Marshall Store Gallery
    3.0 miles away
    Buoy Gallery
    3.0 miles away
    Seacoast Repertory Theatre
    3.7 miles away
    Prescott Park Theatre
    3.7 miles away

    Restaurants

    When Pigs Fly Pizzeria
    0.1 miles away
    Henry VIII Carvery
    0.3 miles away
    Misto!
    0.4 miles away
    Bedrock Lobster Pound
    0.7 miles away
    Robert's Maine Grill
    1.1 miles away

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