Worth Considering
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Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Kennebunk, Maine
0 of 2 nursing homes in Kennebunk (0%) meet our strict criteria. The Maine statewide average is 29%.
0 recommended · 1 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
1.5
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
140
across 2 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$23,590 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/2
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
73 min
RN time per resident daily
Meets CMS recommendation
Why No Recommendations?
The nursing home market in Kennebunk, Maine, is poor, with only two facilities available and none recommended. Families should be aware that one facility has incurred a total of $23,590 in fines, highlighting the need for careful consideration when choosing care options.
The other 2 Kennebunk facilities didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $23K.
Recommended
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Emergency Fallback
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 2?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $23,590
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Kennebunk Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Kennebunk's city average is 1.5 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 2 Kennebunk facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Kennebunk avg is 73 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Kennebunk facilities average 29.5 deficiencies per inspection
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Kennebunk at a Glance
Good News
- 1 facility with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 1 facility carries Grade F — nearly half the market
- $23K in total fines across 1 facility
- Worst facility has $23K in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 35.5 (dragged down by 1 F-grade)
- 100% for-profit, 0% non-profit, 0% government
- 29.5 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Kennebunk, ME are recommended?
0 of 2 nursing homes in Kennebunk (0%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
Why are there no recommended nursing homes in Kennebunk?
Our criteria are intentionally strict. While Kennebunk has 2 nursing homes, none currently achieve both a Trust Grade of B+ or better AND zero fines. We list all facilities with honest assessments to help you make informed decisions.
What makes a nursing home in Kennebunk "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Kennebunk?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.