Springbrook Center

    300 Spring St, Westbrook, ME 04092
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.68·(100)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.3
    • Staff

      3.2
    • Meals

      1.9
    • Amenities

      1.5
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate individual caregivers and nursing aides
    • Skilled physical and occupational therapy services
    • Dedicated dining staff and high-quality holiday/event meals
    • Private rooms with en-suite bathrooms available
    • Flexible visitation and efficient entry/check-in
    • Attentive social work and responsive physicians in some cases
    • Helpful admissions guidance and orientation

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels and inadequate nurse-to-resident ratios
    • Delays in clinical response and emergency escalation
    • Inconsistent medication administration and documentation
    • Cleanliness and sanitation lapses in rooms and common areas
    • Laundry and personal-belongings management failures
    • Unreliable meal quality and service continuity
    • Pest-control concerns in some areas
    • Limited privacy and overcrowded multi-bed rooms
    • Poor family communication and inconsistent care updates
    • Equipment-maintenance and supply-resolution delays
    • Insufficient weekend leadership and supervisory coverage
    • Limited resident engagement and activity programming
    • Language-barrier and staff-training inconsistencies

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews present a highly mixed picture of care at the facility, with clear examples of strong, person-focused work alongside repeated operational shortcomings. Many families praised individual staff members—nurses, nursing aides, therapists and kitchen staff—who provided compassionate care, effective PT/OT, and notably good holiday or special-event meals. At the same time, a consistent pattern of system-level issues emerges across multiple accounts, producing variable resident experiences.

    Care quality and clinical escalation are central concerns. Numerous accounts describe long delays in responding to call requests and in attending to urgent clinical needs, as well as inconsistent medication administration and documentation practices. Several reviews describe wound-care and infection-control problems and delayed transfers to higher-acuity care; these accounts point to gaps in clinical escalation protocols and continuity of care. There is at least one mention of an alleged staff assault that resulted in personnel action, underscoring the need for rigorous staff oversight and incident-response procedures.

    Staffing and staff behavior are described as uneven. While specific caregivers and therapists receive praise for compassion and effectiveness, staffing levels are frequently characterized as inadequate or variable, with weekends singled out for weaker supervisory coverage. Language barriers, inconsistent training, and conversational conduct at times undermined trust. These factors combine to produce variability in responsiveness, daily assistance (including bathing and toileting support), and communication with families.

    Dining and activities show similar polarity. The kitchen and certain dining staff were commended for well-prepared meals and special occasions, yet many reviews describe inconsistent meal temperature, poor everyday entrée quality, and service interruptions. Activity programming is frequently described as sparse; families seeking robust engagement or frequent organized programming may find offerings limited.

    Facility, hygiene, and logistics issues recur in multiple narratives. Reviewers described sanitation and odor concerns in some units and common areas, pest-control problems, stained or worn furnishings and carpeting, and temperature-control variability. Crowded multi-bed rooms and tight visitor space reduce privacy for some residents. Operational processes—laundry handling, tracking of personal items, timely repair of medical equipment and room fixtures—are areas of persistent concern, as is timeliness of ambulance or hospital transfers in urgent situations.

    Communication and management practices are a notable pattern. Families describe inconsistent or delayed notification about clinical changes, falls, infections, or outbreak status. Some reviewers have escalated complaints to regulators or ombudsmen. At the same time, other families experienced responsive social work and physicians who spent substantial time addressing concerns, indicating that administrative responsiveness exists in some cases but is not uniformly applied.

    Recommendation for prospective families: conduct an in-person visit and ask targeted operational questions before admission—current staffing ratios by shift, weekend supervisory coverage, medication-administration and wound-care protocols, laundry and lost-item procedures, pest-control and cleaning schedules, therapy frequency, and how clinical escalations and hospital transfers are managed. If a stay proceeds, plan for active family oversight during the initial period, confirm points of contact, and document care expectations. The facility demonstrates both meaningful strengths and clear, recurring operational weaknesses; decisions should weigh which factors matter most for the prospective resident's needs and risk tolerance.

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    Medicare Ratings

    2·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    Springbrook Center is located at 300 Spring St, Westbrook, ME, 04092.

    About Springbrook Center

    Springbrook Center provides senior living with care options like Active Adult Living, Adult Day Services, Long-Term Care, Skilled Nursing, and Home Health Care that's Medicare-certified, and there's also Hospice Care, so people can pick whatever level of care fits their needs right now, and the staff keeps residents safe and comfortable with features like incontinence care, wound care, IV therapy, and Total Parenteral Nutrition, and there are registered nurses and a General Physician plus an on-site Medical Director, which means there's someone always around for medical care or emergencies, and the building itself includes private and semi-private rooms with TVs, phones, wireless internet, cable, and options for balconies, porches or patios, and you can bring your cat or dog if you want because pets are allowed. The place provides transportation for appointments or outings, and there's parking for residents and visitors, and if anyone needs a hair trim there's an on-site beauty salon and barber shop, while a café serves food with always available options, so no worries about meal choices, and if you like the outdoors you can spend time in the courtyards. Springbrook Center runs physical, occupational, and speech therapies, so it's helpful for those needing post-hospital rehabilitation or ongoing support for mobility or daily tasks, and orthopedic rehabilitation and nutritional services are available too. They handle pain management, palliative care, case management, discharge planning, and long-term solutions, so whether recovery is the goal or just living life day-to-day, the care team is pretty thorough, and the facility serves people with conditions like Alzheimer's or dementia, and there are alarm systems to help keep residents safe, especially those who may wander. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurances, and Springbrook Center is part of Genesis HealthCare, a big network of nursing facilities across 10+ states, which brings some stability and experience, and the place has won the Skilled Nursing Facility Heart Failure Certification from the American Heart Association® and the AHCA Bronze Quality Award, so they've got some recognition for quality. Residents can enjoy activities for culture, education, religion, and fun, and there are interpreter services, an activity room, recreation programs, and even access to a computer with internet, and the staff helps with laundry, mail, newspapers, personal care, housekeeping, and dietary needs. There's a smoke-free environment, and building features like alarm systems support residents with cognitive deficits. Floor plans are available, and the place tries to be flexible with care and service choices, covering Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Non-Medical Home Care, so it fits those who want to stay active and those needing more daily help or medical care, and they even have short stay and respite care options if someone just needs a break or a helping hand for a little while.

    People often ask...

    Springbrook Center offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    There are 9 photos of Springbrook Center on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 300 Spring St, Westbrook, ME 04092.

    No, Springbrook Center does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Maine, the DHHS Division of Licensing & Certification licenses assisted living and residential care facilities, posting statements of deficiency and plans of correction.

    License number249905
    Facility typeNursing Home

    Inspection Reports

    30

    Reports

    3

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    23

    Complaints

    3

    Years

    03 Jul 2025Complaint
    Verified compliance with federal long-term care requirements after a follow-up visit.
    12 May 2025Complaint
    Investigated a medication error in which a staff member gave the wrong meds to a resident because proper patient identification was not performed.
    • —Identification of Patient
    12 May 2025Complaint
    Investigated a medication administration error and found failure to identify residents before giving medications, leading to a resident receiving another resident's meds and hospitalization.
    • CFR(s): 483.45(f)(2)Residents are Free of Significant Med Errors
    04 Feb 2025Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies. Determined compliance with applicable long-term care requirements.
    17 Oct 2024Renewal
    Determined no deficiencies identified and that compliance with federal long-term care requirements was achieved.
    23 Sept 2024Complaint
    The facility/organization was investigated for deficiencies related to resident care, infection prevention, and quality assurance processes, and several deficiencies were documented.
    • §483.75(c)(1)Facility maintains and uses feedback and input from staff and residents
    • —Plan of Correction integrated into the quality assurance system
    • §483.80(a)(1); §483.80(a)(2); §483.80(a)(3); §483.80(e); §483.80(f)Infection prevention and control program
    • §483.80(a)(1)Infection prevention and control program – PPE and precautions
    23 Sept 2024Complaint
    Found deficiencies in resident dignity, care planning, infection control, and quality improvement processes during the follow-up review.
    • 483.10(e)(2)Respect and Dignity
    • 483.21(b)(1)(3)Comprehensive Care Plans
    • 483.75Quality Assessment & Assurance/Performance Improvement
    • 483.80Infection Prevention & Control
    23 Jul 2024Renewal
    Concluded substantial compliance with federal emergency preparedness requirements and life safety/environment standards.
    19 Jul 2024Complaint
    Investigated and found deficiencies in care quality. The findings showed failures in respiratory care notification and orders, wound care management, and post-fall neurological monitoring.
    • CFR 483.25Quality of care
    • CFR 483.25Quality of care
    • CFR 483.25Quality of care
    19 Jul 2024Complaint
    Investigative findings identified several deficiencies in environmental maintenance, resident care planning, medication management, and recordkeeping.
    16 Jul 2024Renewal
    Found deficiencies in door hardware and egress components, and in emergency power generator maintenance and battery testing.
    • NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 Edition, Section 19.3.6.3Corridor - Doors
    • NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 EditionDoor hardware and egress compliance
    • NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 Edition; NFPA 110Emergency power generator – maintenance/testing
    16 Jul 2024Renewal
    Identified deficiencies involve corridor door hardware not maintained to latch properly and inadequate maintenance of the essential electric system generator batteries.
    • NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 Edition, Section 19.3.6.3Corridor - Doors
    • NFPA 101; NFPA 99; NFPA 110; NFPA 111; NFPA 70Electrical Systems - Essential Electric System
    08 Jul 2024Complaint
    Concluded compliance with applicable long-term care requirements after a follow-up review.
    25 Apr 2024Complaint
    An unannounced on-site visit found noncompliance with residents' rights to be treated with respect and dignity. Staff were observed not preserving a resident's dignity during care.
    • 42 CFR 483.10(e)(2)Right to be treated with respect and dignity
    25 Apr 2024Complaint
    Investigated a complaint regarding respect and dignity. Found a resident naked at a dining table and staff did not preserve dignity.
    • CFR 483.10(e)(2)Respect, Dignity/Right to have Personal Property
    17 Apr 2024Complaint
    Determined that compliance with applicable long-term care requirements was achieved.
    28 Feb 2024Complaint
    Investigated complaints and found failures to implement abuse/neglect policies and to provide adequate supervision after a resident-to-resident altercation. Hazardous conditions and inadequate supervision were observed on multiple floors.
    • §483.12(b)(1)-(5)(ii)(iii)Develop/Implement Abuse/Neglect Policies
    • §483.25(d)Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices
    28 Feb 2024Complaint
    Investigated a reported resident-to-resident altercation and observed unsafe conditions with inadequate supervision, including multiple accident hazards.
    • §483.12(b)(5)(iii)Prohibiting and preventing retaliation
    • §483.25(d)Accidents
    28 Feb 2024Complaint
    Determined compliance with federal requirements after a follow-up visit. Earlier deficiencies were addressed.
    18 Jan 2024Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and found that the medical records for one resident were incomplete and lacked documentation of key events.
    • §483.70(i)(3)-(5)Medical records - completeness and accuracy
    18 Jan 2024Complaint
    Investigated the incident found that one resident's medical records were incomplete and lacked documentation of a hospital transfer and return.
    • 42 CFR Subpart BMedical records; complete and accurate documentation
    17 Jan 2024Complaint
    Found no deficiencies during the follow-up visit. The follow-up confirmed compliance with applicable requirements.
    17 Jan 2024Complaint
    Investigated the follow-up on a prior complaint and found no deficiencies.
    06 Dec 2023Complaint
    Found deficiencies in the environment and care planning: cleanliness and maintenance issues, and failure to revise care plans after falls.
    • 42 CFR 483.10(i)(1)-(7)Safe/Clean/Comfortable/Homelike Environment
    • 42 CFR 483.21(b)(2)(i)-(iii)Care Plan Timing and Revision
    06 Dec 2023Complaint
    Determined not in substantial compliance due to unsanitary environmental conditions and deficiencies in care planning.
    • §483.10(i)(2)Housekeeping and maintenance; sanitary interior
    • §483.21(b)(2)(i)-(ii)Care Plan Timing and Revision
    • §483.10(i)(1)Safe, clean, homelike environment
    28 Nov 2023Complaint
    Observed extensive housekeeping and maintenance failures across seven units, with dirt, debris, clutter, and pest activity.
    • 42 CFR 483.10(i)(1)-(7)Safe/Clean/Comfortable/Homelike Environment
    28 Nov 2023Complaint
    Observed extensive dirt and debris across multiple units, with dirty kitchenettes and floors along walls, and unclean items present in several areas.
    • §483.10(i)(2)Housekeeping and maintenance
    21 Jun 2023Renewal
    Found substantial compliance with federal emergency preparedness requirements and with the Life Safety Code.
    13 Jun 2023Renewal
    Identified life-safety deficiencies related to egress locking arrangements and vertical openings not properly enclosed.
    • NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 edition, Sections 19.2.2.2., 7.2.1.5Means of Egress - General
    • NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 edition, Sections 19.2.2.2., 7.2.1.5Delayed-Egress Locking Arrangements
    • NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 edition, Section 19.3.1.1Vertical Openings - Enclosures
    13 Jun 2023Renewal
    Identified deficiencies related to egress doors and locking systems, including unlabeled fire-rated doors, door magnets, and delayed-egress locking arrangements. These issues indicate non-compliance with NFPA 101 Life Safety Code standards.
    • Type ANFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 Edition; Means of Egress – General; Egress DoorsMeans of Egress - General / Egress Doors
    • Type ANFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 Edition; Delayed Egress Locking Arrangements; Sections 19.2.2.2, 7.2.1.5Delayed-Egress Locking Arrangements
    • Type ANFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 Edition; Sections 19.2.2.2, 7.2.1.1-5; Access-Controlled Egress Locking ArrangementsEgress Doors - Release Mechanisms

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