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 »
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 Partners with the University of New England to Open New Medical Clinic at The Meadows
Piper Shores is excited to announce the official opening of the Medical Clinic at The Meadows campus today, August 9, 2024. Developed in partnership with the University of New England (UNE), the new clinic will be staffed by qualified family physicians and nurse practitioners from UNE, led by Dr. Kathryn Brandt, Clinical Professor at 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 »
2023 Sustainability Plan – Letter from the CEO
As an organization that cares deeply about our impact on people and the planet, we take our responsibility towards society and the environment very seriously. Our commitment to aiming for a sustainable future goes to the core of our culture and strategy – and is part of our aspirational goals for a better future. After… Read more »
Piper Shores Now an Approved Externship Site for the Culinary Institute of America
Piper Shores has achieved a significant milestone by becoming an approved externship site for the Culinary Institute of America (CIA). This recent development not only reflects Piper Shores’ commitment to culinary excellence but also highlights the evolving landscape of educational partnerships within the senior living industry. Corey Seigel, a CIA graduate and Piper Shores’ Food… 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 »
Autumnal Equinox Resident Art Show
The Piper Shores resident art show makes a fall debut for the first time in over twenty years of exhibiting resident-created artwork. The newly named “Autumnal Equinox Resident Art Show” will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023, from 1:00 – 4:00PM on the Piper Shores Oceanside campus in Scarborough. This year’s art show was… Read more »
Shaping Future Leaders: Piper Shores Hosts LeadingAge Intern for Summer ‘23
At Piper Shores, our commitment to shaping the next generation of leaders is an essential part of our mission. Our hope is that one day, these leaders will become the compassionate caretakers of our aging population. As a proud member of LeadingAge, a renowned nonprofit association representing more than 50 mission-driven senior living and long-term… Read more »