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 »
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 »
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 – Healthcare Career Fair on August 1
Feeling overworked and undervalued? It seems all too common for RNs, CNAs, CRMAs, and LPNs. Maybe it’s time to look into a career at Piper Shores—Maine’s first and only life plan retirement community with a beautiful oceanside setting in Scarborough, ME. Here you’ll get to know your residents, building strong ties with everyone you get… 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 »
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 »