Brewer Rehab and Living Center

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Medicare Ratings

3·/ 5

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About Brewer Rehab and Living Center

Brewer Center for Health & Rehabilitation, located in Brewer, Maine, has 111 certified beds and usually serves about 101 residents each day, and the facility offers both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, along with specialized nursing home and memory care services. You'll find care for a wide range of needs, including chronic illnesses, stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple trauma, amputations, elective surgeries, and issues with swallowing, with a skilled team of nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language therapists working to help people recover or manage daily life. Residents get around-the-clock nursing and physician services, and the staff provides an average of 4.93 nurse hours per resident per day, which is higher than the state average, even though the nurse turnover rate is also higher than average at 53.9%. Brewer Rehab and Living Center has seen its share of challenges, with 37 deficiencies noted during inspections, including problems related to infection control, nurse aide training and supervision, and respiratory care, but they do have an internal compliance program and anonymous reporting options to try to keep things on track. The center works under the Passport™ approach, which aims to create personalized care plans for every resident, and they offer a mix of daily activities, events, and amenities to help people stay active and social, with visiting hours running from 8am to 8pm and options for virtual visits. The property is managed by Marvin Ostreicher and affiliated with National Health Care Associates, with Vk Health Facilities, LLC listed as the direct owner, and they've been recognized by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and won a technology award for partnering with Circadia Health, plus they're certified as a Great Place to Work, although reviews are mixed, with an average rating of 3.1 from 33 reviewers. You'll find post-acute services like therapy, telehealth, diagnostics, home care, and hospice, with the overall goal to help each resident heal and enjoy the best quality of life possible, and while there have been shortcomings, the center keeps hiring and focusing on recovery in a comprehensive care environment.

People often ask...

Brewer Rehab and Living Center offers memory care and skilled nursing.

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The full address for this community is 74 Pkwy South, Brewer, ME 04412.

No, Brewer Rehab and Living 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 number	249899
Facility type	Nursing Home

Inspection Reports

24

Reports

43

Citations

20

Complaints

3

Years

04 Jun 2025Complaint		04 Jun 2025Complaint Investigated the complaint and found no deficiencies. Compliance with applicable requirements was confirmed.
24 Apr 2025Complaint		24 Apr 2025Complaint Found no deficiencies after on-site visits.
24 Apr 2025Complaint		24 Apr 2025Complaint Concluded substantial compliance with applicable long-term care requirements after follow-up visits.
06 Mar 2025Complaint		06 Mar 2025Complaint A review found multiple deficiencies related to resident rights, advance directives, PASRR, nutrition/hydration, respiratory care, medication management, and staff oversight. There were numerous cited failures across several areas and several residents were involved. §483.10(f)(8)Right to participate in activities —Request/Refuse/Discontinue Treatment (Advance Directives) —Notify changes (Advanced directives / care planning) —PASRR screening/coordination §483.25(g)(2)Nutrition/Hydration – adequate intake §483.76Respiratory care and suctioning §483.30(b)(3)Physician visits – review of orders —Nurse Aide Performance Review —Coordination/Review of PASRR and Assessments —Label/Store Drugs and Biologics
06 Mar 2025Complaint		06 Mar 2025Complaint Investigated alleged deficiencies related to resident rights, advance directives, PASARR coordination, nutrition, respiratory care, physician visits, staff training, medication management, and dental services, and found multiple noncompliance issues with federal requirements for long-term care facilities. CFR 483.10(f)(8)Self-Determination CFR 483.10(g)(12)Advance Directives CFR 483.10(g)(14)Notify of Changes CFR 483.20(e)(1)-(2)Coordination of PASARR and Assessments CFR 483.20(k)(1)-(3)PASARR Screening for MD & ID CFR 483.25(g)(1)-(3)Nutrition/Hydration Status Maintenance CFR 483.25(i)Respiratory Care CFR 483.30(b)(1)-(3)Physician Visits CFR 483.35(d)(7)Nurse Aide In-Service CFR 483.45(c)(1)-(5)Drug Regimen Review CFR 483.45(g)-(h)Label/Store Drugs CFR 483.55(b)(1)-(5)Dental Services
04 Mar 2025Renewal		04 Mar 2025Renewal Determined substantial compliance with emergency preparedness requirements and life safety code provisions. No deficiencies were cited.
05 Nov 2024Complaint		05 Nov 2024Complaint Determined no deficiencies cited and found compliance with long-term care requirements.
13 Aug 2024Complaint		13 Aug 2024Complaint Determined substantial compliance after investigating a complaint. Found no deficiencies.
23 Jul 2024Complaint		23 Jul 2024Complaint Investigated a complaint and concluded substantial compliance with federal requirements.
25 Jun 2024Complaint		25 Jun 2024Complaint Determined the provider was in substantial compliance with applicable requirements.
09 Apr 2024Complaint		09 Apr 2024Complaint Verified compliance with applicable requirements after a follow-up visit. No deficiencies cited.
22 Feb 2024Renewal		22 Feb 2024Renewal Determined substantial compliance with federal requirements; no deficiencies cited.
15 Feb 2024Complaint		15 Feb 2024Complaint Investigated and found multiple deficiencies across PASRR, quality of care, tube feeding management, pharmacy services, medication management, infection control, and immunization documentation. 42 CFR 483.20(k)(1)-(3)Preadmission Screening for mental disorder and intellectual disability 42 CFR 483.25Quality of care 42 CFR 483.25(g)(4)-(5)Enteral Nutrition (tube feeding) and restoration of eating skills 42 CFR 483.45(a)-(c)Pharmacy Services 42 CFR 483.45(c)(1)-(5)Drug Regimen Review, Report Irregular, Act On 42 CFR 483.45(e)Psychotropic Drugs 42 CFR 483.45(f)Medication Errors 42 CFR 483.45(g)-(h)(1)-(2)Labeling and Storage of Drugs and Biologicals 42 CFR 483.80(a)-(f)Infection Prevention & Control 42 CFR 483.80(d)Influenza and Pneumococcal Immunizations
15 Feb 2024Complaint		15 Feb 2024Complaint Identified multiple deficiencies in care quality, medication management, and infection control, with documentation gaps observed during review. §483.20(k)(2)PASARR – Pre-Admission Screening §483.25Quality of Care §483.45(a)(b)Free from Unnecessary Psychotropic Medication
13 Feb 2024Renewal		13 Feb 2024Renewal Identified deficiencies in fire stopping for penetrations and improper use of power strips and extension cords in patient-care areas. 101 Life Safety Code 2012 edition, section 8.3.5Penetrations and fire stopping 101 Life Safety Code 2012 edition; NFPA 101; UL standards referenced in deficiencyElectrical Equipment - Power Cords and Extension Cords
13 Feb 2024Renewal		13 Feb 2024Renewal Identified electrical safety and hazardous-area enclosure deficiencies, including improper use of power strips and unprotected penetrations in hazardous areas. NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 edition; sections 10.2.3.6; 10.2.4; UL 1363A; UL 60601-1; NFPA 99Electrical Equipment - Power Cords and Extension Cords NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 edition; sections 19.3.2.1, 19.3.5.9Continued From page 1
30 Jan 2024Complaint		30 Jan 2024Complaint Concluded substantial compliance with long-term care requirements.
13 Dec 2023Complaint		13 Dec 2023Complaint Concluded compliance with federal long-term care requirements following an offsite desk review. No deficiencies were cited.
18 Oct 2023Complaint		18 Oct 2023Complaint Investigated and found noncompliance with federal long-term care requirements, including gaps in care planning and supervision related to elopement risk. Documentation showed insufficient risk assessment and communication about a resident's expressed intent to leave. §483.21(b)(2)(i)-(iii)Care planning §483.25(d)(1)-(2)Elopement risk/safety and supervision
18 Oct 2023Complaint		18 Oct 2023Complaint Found deficiencies in care planning and supervision that could expose a resident to trauma triggers and elopement risk. CFR 483.21(b)(2)(i)-(iii)Care Plan Timing and Revision CFR 483.25(d)(1)-(2)Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices
19 Sept 2023Complaint		19 Sept 2023Complaint Determined substantial compliance with applicable regulations. No deficiencies were cited.
26 Jul 2023Complaint		26 Jul 2023Complaint Concluded substantial compliance with long-term care requirements following an unannounced visit; no deficiencies cited.
26 Jul 2023Complaint		26 Jul 2023Complaint Verified compliance with federal long-term care requirements after an unannounced follow-up visit. No deficiencies were cited.
18 Jul 2023Complaint		18 Jul 2023Complaint Determined substantial compliance with applicable federal requirements.

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