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 »
Bridging Communities: Collaborating with Ketcha Outdoors for Creativity and Connection
In the heart of Scarborough, Maine, where the new Piper Shores Meadows Campus meets the sprawling acres of Ketcha Outdoors, a new chapter of collaboration and camaraderie is unfolding. This partnership, rooted in shared values and a passion for nature, is poised to bring about transformative changes for both Piper Shores residents and Ketcha Outdoors… Read more »
Piper Shores’ Remarkable Transformation: A Story of Overcoming Staffing Challenges Through Cultural Reinvention
In early 2023, Daisy Wilson, Piper Shores’ seasoned Human Resources Director, encountered one of the most daunting challenges of her career. The turnover rate for healthcare and hospitality roles at Piper Shores had soared to over 40% in 2022. Faced with the task of filling crucial clinical roles and opening a brand-new campus requiring an… Read more »
Building Community: Inside the Social Initiatives of Piper Shores Retirement Living
Connecting Community – A Piper Shores Mission As a nonprofit organization, part of our mission and vision is to really make sure that we give in a way that is meaningful. We partner with local organizations and hospitals. We make sure that we participate in activities and events that speak to our commitment to social… Read more »
Nurses Spotlight: Meet 4 Amazing Piper Shores Nurses for Nurses Appreciation Week
Nurses are the superheroes of healthcare and the backbone to Holbrook’s success, working tirelessly to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients around the clock. Seeing as this is Nurses Appreciation Week, we’re excited to share with you four inspiring stories of the amazing nurses who make Piper Shores such a special place. Meet Michael Roy,… Read more »
An Unparalleled Commitment to Making Piper Shores an Amazing Culture
My name is Phil Jean. I am the Chief Executive Officer of Piper Shores. Working at Piper Shores is really just an amazing opportunity for any employee. In my first six months here, I’ve been amazed at everything that I’ve experienced. I have seen the commitment from the staff, the relationship between residents and staff,…
Diversity Committee Invites Keynote Speaker Reverend Kenneth Lewis to Piper Shores
To celebrate and honor Black History Month, Piper Shores’ Diversity Committee arranged for keynote speaker Reverend Kenneth Lewis of Portland to come to our campus to speak to residents on the topic of acceptance and inclusion. The Diversity Committee – a group of residents who actively work to increase awareness and have real conversations around… Read more »
Resiliency and Resident Governance at Piper Shores
Resident Association President Susan Russell opened the January 26, 2023, Resident Association meeting with a New Year’s resolution to “refill my tank of resilience.” Now in her fourth year as president, Susan pointed to the Prime Minister of New Zealand, a 42-year-old who recently resigned her position proclaiming that “My tank is empty” after three…
COVID-19 Update on Piper Shores Re-opening Measures
Piper Shores is now over a year into shelter in place measures, and we are pleased to share that we continue to slowly reopen. The following is a message that was shared with our independent residents from Jim Adamowicz, CEO, Leanne Fiet, COO, and Susan Russell, Resident Council President. It is followed by a few… Read more »
Piper Shores Endowment Fund Committee Sets New Goals
When the Piper Shores’ founders—including longtime resident Mert Henry—envisioned what Piper Shores could be, they sought to establish a place that would foster a sense of community and belonging. They sought to create a lifecare retirement community that would be resilient to financial storms and other uncertainties. In their wisdom, they created the Piper Shores’… Read more »