Pinnacle Health & Rehab at N Berwick
47 Elm St · North Berwick, ME · 03906 · 2076762242
64 certified beds For profit - Individual
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.79 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.63 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.51 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 36% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (12 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 29, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 30, 2024
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.
Corrected November 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 30, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F October 30, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 19, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F October 30, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E October 30, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2023
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.
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2023
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 23, 2023
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.
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 23, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 205086 · certified since January 1, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.