Allyson Rust has a different kind of Piper Shores’ story. At the tender age of 20, she started working here as a server in the dining room. Ten years later, and she is back as a Registered Nurse and Piper Shores Community Health Service Manager. “It’s been an interesting journey,” says Allyson. “ When I… Read more »
Building the Foundation for a Strong Future
Great buildings do not spring up from shifting sands. Instead, they come from a solid, intentional foundation that is built with deliberation and a broad sense of purpose. For Piper Shores, 2015 was a year dedicated to building the strongest possible foundation to serve our community well into the future. This foundation began with identifying… Read more »
Building Community Reinforces Healthy Resident Connections
Faced with the rise of conditions like diabetes, depression, and obesity, communities across America are beginning to ask themselves how they can provide more opportunities for healthy connections. Understanding that community connection is one of the keys to good health and long-term happiness, Piper Shores fosters community inside and outside the Piper Shores campus. Inside the… Read more »
Assisted living construction well underway
If you happen to visit Piper Shores this fall (and we hope you do), you will notice that the much-awaited construction of our new Assisted Living and Memory Care units, as well as our new arts building, is in full swing. Moved by increasing demand for memory care both in Maine and right here at Piper… Read more »
Credit Rating Company Gives Piper Shores High Marks for Financial Strength
Two years ago, Piper Shores received a prestigious A- credit rating from Fitch Ratings, and in July the Maine retirement community’s A-credit rating was reaffirmed. Fitch Ratings is one of the country’s three big nationally recognized statistical rating organizations (NSRO) designated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. What does it all mean? It means that Piper… Read more »
Meet Piper Shores Residents Karen and Gene Brewer
The Author and Retired Library Director Find Peace, Tranquility, and Fitness Karen and Gene Brewer exude the kind of tranquility and contentment that comes with a long, happy, and adventurous marriage. After reaching pinnacles in both of their careers, they seem relaxed today and ready for the next phase of their life, this time right… Read more »
Where in the World is Jim Adamowicz?
Little did we know it, but Piper Shores CEO Jim Adamowicz has embarked on a global excursion, and the residents of Piper Shores are on the hunt to find him. Yes, it’s a worldwide expedition – if not by virtue of getting on an airplane, then at least by travel of the mind. The journey… Read more »
Meet New Facilities Director Brian Kenney
Brian Kenney recently joined the Piper Shores management team as its new Facilities Director, and he is responsible for overseeing a staff of nine on the 138-acre oceanfront campus comprised of two main buildings and administrative offices, over 160 residences and cottages, a woodshop, and a maintenance building. Kenney is no stranger to Maine having grown… Read more »
Piper Shores Board of Directors Update
Piper Shores is pleased to introduce its newly elected Board of Directors. Leading the Piper Shores Board of Directors for 2016 is Stephen deCastro, the incoming Chairman. Mr. deCastro is the Maine Market Manager for Key Bank’s Private Banking group. He joined Key Bank in January 2010 after spending 15 years at Bank of America… Read more »
‘Piper Pacers’ raise $3,500 for Alzheimer’s Association
Piper Shores sent a large team of residents and staff – the Piper Pacers – to actively participate in the 2015 Greater Portland Walk to End Alzheimer’s on September 26. In fact, Piper Shores was recognized by race organizers for fielding the largest of all teams for the event. With the help of fitness instructors,… Read more »