Setting the Standard: Piper Shores Earns Prestigious National Quality Award

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news that reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence here at Piper Shores. We’ve officially been recognized with the 2025 Bronze – Commitment to Quality award from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL)!  This isn’t just any award; it’s a prestigious national distinction that… Read more »


Celebrating a Legacy of Justice and Service: Piper Shores Resident Honored in Statewide “Remember ME” Project

We are proud to share that one of our own—Justice Howard H. Dana Jr.—was recently recognized in the Maine Health Care Association’s 22nd annual Remember ME photography exhibit and recognition ceremony. Held at the Augusta Civic Center, the event celebrates the lives of long-term care residents who have made extraordinary contributions to their communities, their… Read more »


Fitch Ratings Upgrades Piper Shores to ‘A’ with Stable Outlook

Piper Shores is pleased to share that Fitch Ratings has upgraded our community’s credit rating from ‘A-’ to ‘A’ with a Stable Outlook, marking a significant milestone in our continued commitment to financial strength and resident-focused leadership.  This upgraded rating reflects several key achievements in recent years, including the successful completion and full occupancy of… Read more »


Piper Shores CEO Philip Jean Appointed Secretary of ACHCA Executive Committee

Piper Shores is pleased to announce that CEO Philip Jean has been appointed Secretary of the Executive Committee of the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA). This prestigious national role reflects Phil’s deep commitment to excellence in long-term care leadership and his continued service to the profession on a national level. Jeans’s appointment was… Read more »


Piper Shores Achieves CARF Reaccreditation

Piper Shores is proud to announce its successful reaccreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). As Maine’s premier life plan retirement community, this prestigious recognition confirms that both our independent living operation and our “Person-Centered Long-Term Care Community” (Holbrook) meet CARF’s rigorous standards. Founded in 1966, CARF is renowned for setting high… Read more »


Piper Shores CEO Philip Jean Honored with ACHCA Chair Award for Exceptional Leadership and Service

Piper Shores is pleased to announce that the CEO Philip Jean has been awarded the Chair Award from the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) Chair of the Board. Phil earned this award after he went above and beyond in a national volunteer committee to improve the association and manage a large-scale transition.  “Phil… Read more »


Piper Shores Announces Positive Rating Outlook from Fitch Ratings

Piper Shores is pleased to announce that Fitch Ratings has affirmed our community’s rating of ‘A-‘ with a Positive Outlook. The Positive Outlook reflects Piper Shores’ continued commitment to excellence in service and its successful expansion project, The Meadows, which has significantly strengthened the community’s financial position. Piper Shores CEO, Phil Jean, commented on the… Read more »


Piper Shores Resident John Thompson Honored with MBE Award From King Charles III for Outstanding Service to Masiphumelele, South Africa

In December, 85-year-old John Thompson and his wife Carol were overwhelmed with emotion as they received a long-awaited award that marked a significant moment in their lives. Residents of Piper Shores, the couple dedicated 25 years to founding and building Masicorp, a nonprofit organization in Masiphumelele, South Africa. Their tireless efforts have been recognized with… Read more »


Piper Shores’ Chief Nursing Officer, Peter Sullivan, RN, GERO-BC, Appointed to Maine Board of Nurses

Piper Shores is pleased that our very own Chief Nursing Officer, Peter Sullivan, RN, GERO-BC, is joining the Maine Board of Nurses. Governor Janet Mills has selected Sullivan to join the nine-member Board, filling a crucial position dedicated to long-term care. This appointment reflects Sullivan’s outstanding qualifications and commitment to advancing healthcare in Maine.  A… Read more »


Piper Shores CNA Michael Roy Receives LTC Excellence Award

Piper Shores is pleased to announce that our very own Michael Roy, a Certified Nursing Assistant, has received the Excellence in Long-Term Care Award from the Maine Health Care Association and the Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. The annual award celebrates the best and the brightest in Maine’s long-term care community and honors their dedication… Read more »