Pine Point Center in Scarborough, ME

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Pine Point Center in Scarborough, ME

Pine Point Center is a nursing home community in Scarborough, ME.

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67 Pine Point Road, Scarborough, ME 04074

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

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Overall Review of Pine Point Center

differentiator 18 reviews mention this

Staff support varies widely

Residents and families describe both very caring support and serious breakdowns in responsiveness.

Many reviewers describe staff who are kind, helpful, patient, and attentive—some even mention specific CNAs and RNs by name, and several say they felt their loved one was in good hands. A smaller set of reviews takes the opposite view, describing long delays to get help, dismissive leadership, and poor follow-through when families asked questions. Across the reviews, what stands out is how inconsistent communication and day-to-day responsiveness can feel for families trying to coordinate care.

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Care coordination and discharge planning

Several reviews raise concerns about oversight, coordination, and discharge planning.

A number of residents and families report problems with how care was tracked and communicated, including not getting a clear care plan and difficulties getting meaningful discharge support. Some reviews also describe missed or delayed actions related to medications and responding to medical needs, which families felt could have prevented complications. While other reviewers say therapy and case coordination went well, the negative reviews focus on fragmented communication between departments and leaders.

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Therapy receives mixed feedback

Rehab therapy is described as strong by many, but not all families agree.

Several reviewers praise PT and OT, saying therapists were dedicated, worked well with residents, and helped support progress toward going home. A few reviews, however, question whether therapy goals were set and met for discharge, and they describe long waits or limited therapy engagement. The overall picture from reviews is that rehab can be a bright spot, but families’ experiences are not uniform.

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Food quality is a frequent topic

Food comes up often, with feedback ranging from good to concerning.

Some reviewers say the food was good, plentiful, and even enjoyable, and a few mention that residents liked their meals. Other reviews describe food as poor or difficult to eat, including complaints that residents did not get what they needed or had to rely on outside food. Because the community provides dining-related support and special diets in its care services, reviews point to where meal delivery and satisfaction can swing for different families.

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Cleanliness and room comfort

Reviews frequently mention cleanliness and room comfort, sometimes positively and sometimes negatively.

Many reviewers describe the facility as clean, well kept, and free of odors, and several mention residents were comfortable. Other reviews raise concerns about cleanliness and maintenance problems, including dirty floors, sticky surfaces, and inconsistent comfort like rooms feeling too cold or too hot. Taken together, reviews suggest the cleanliness and day-to-day comfort experience depends heavily on the situation and the attention given to the resident’s room.

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Convenient nearby stops

Nearby dining and medical offices are within a few miles.

For visitors, there are a variety of nearby options for meals and services, including local restaurants and medical offices close to the community. The distances are short enough to support quick errands and visits without needing long travel time.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 21 resident community capacity 21 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Portland International Jetport (6 miles away) Portland International Jetport (6 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • The Dairy Corner (0.5 miles)
  • The Holy Donut (1.5 miles)
  • Clambake Restaurant (2.4 miles)
  • O'Reilly's Cure (2.5 miles)
  • El Rayo Taqueria (2.6 miles)
  • The Bait Shed (2.7 miles)
  • The Local Eatery And Tap (3.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Inverness Medical Innovations (1.2 miles)
  • Ronald Rovner, MD (2 miles)
  • Maine Centers For Health (2 miles)
  • Med Group Spectrum (2.9 miles)
  • Wellspring Functional Medicine (2.9 miles)
  • Maine Medical Partners - Endocrinology & Diabetes Center (3.3 miles)
  • Martin's Point Health Care (3.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Scarborough Grounds (2.5 miles)
  • Beach Bagels (3.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.1 miles)
  • Elements (6.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.6 miles)
  • Target Pharmacy (4.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.2 miles)
  • Hannaford Bros (5.3 miles)
  • Community Pharmacy (5.7 miles)
  • Community Pharmacy of Saco (5.9 miles)

Parks

  • Scarborough Beach State Park (3.8 miles)
  • Thompsons Point (7.4 miles)
  • Bug Light Park (7.6 miles)
  • Western Promenade Park (7.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Thornton Heights United Methodist Church (5.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Mercy Hospital (5.4 miles)
  • Southern Maine Medical Center (6.4 miles)
  • Mercy Hospital (7.4 miles)

Transportation

  • Portland International Jetport (PWM) (6.5 miles)
  • PWM Baggage Claim (6.5 miles)
  • Northeast Air (6.6 miles)
  • Portland Transportation Center (7.4 miles)

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