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 CEO Appointed to Vice Chair of MHCA Board of Directors

Piper Shores CEO Philip Jean has been appointed to a two-year term as Vice Chair of the Maine Health Care Association (MHCA) Board of Directors. The MHCA is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to advancing the quality of long-term care in Maine by providing resources, support, and advocacy for Maine’s healthcare facilities and their leaders.   “I’m… Read more »


Is Piper Shores an Affordable Retirement Living Option for Seniors?

Updated Winter 2024 Since its inception in 2001, Piper Shores has been committed to providing affordable retirement living options for a broad range of the seniors. Yet, persistent perceptions remain that Piper Shores is affordable to only a narrow segment of today’s senior population. Here are some of the facts you may wish to consider… Read more »


Piper Shores’ Autumnal Resident Art Show for 2024

Piper Shores is excited to announce the Autumnal Resident Art Show, now in its 18th year, following nearly two decades of showcasing resident-created artwork. The 2024 Autumnal Resident Art Show will take place on Saturday, October 19, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at Piper Shores’ Oceanside campus in Scarborough. The event is open to the… 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 »