Thorough rehabilitation therapy and positive therapy outcomes
Clean rooms and well-maintained surroundings
Responsive leadership follow-up on complaints
Attentive dietary service and resident-responsive meals
Cons
Reported medication-safety and medical-record follow-through concerns
Occasional difficulty reaching nursing staff by phone
Summary of reviews
Overall feedback is largely positive about daily care, staff attention, cleanliness, and therapy, while one former resident described a serious medication-safety concern and difficulty obtaining follow-up and medical records. A family member also raised a serious but nonspecific concern about how a relative was treated, without providing details. These accounts differ from the positive experiences described by other families, so the concerns warrant consideration but cannot establish how consistently they reflect facility-wide practice.
Families praised staff across roles for compassionate, attentive care, including support for residents with complex needs. One reviewer said they received timely updates about changes in a resident’s condition. Another described attentive nursing and thorough therapy after a fall, with the resident making good progress. A separate family member said leadership followed up personally on a complaint. One reviewer did note occasional difficulty reaching a nurse by phone, while observing that staff were attending to residents in person.
Cleanliness was a recurring positive: reviewers described the facility and rooms as clean, with daily housekeeping noted in one account. Dietary staff were praised for attending to a resident’s meal preferences and satisfaction. Therapy was discussed positively, but reviews provide no specific information about social activities or activity variety. The medication-safety and records-response concerns are important counterpoints to the otherwise favorable care accounts; prospective residents and families may wish to ask about medication safeguards, access to clinical staff, and procedures for requesting records and receiving follow-up.
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Medicare Ratings
1·/ 5
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Location
Breakwater Commons is located at 100 Commons Dr, Rockland, ME, 04841.
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Breakwater Commons offers skilled nursing.
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The full address for this community is 100 Commons Dr, Rockland, ME 04841.
No, Breakwater Commons 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
249961
Facility type
Nursing Home
Inspection Reports
42
Reports
6
Type A Citations
1
Type B Citations
28
Complaints
3
Years
28 May 2025Complaint
28 May 2025Complaint
Investigated and found multiple deficiencies in catheter management, resident records, infection prevention, and staff training. Not in substantial compliance with federal requirements.
§483.25(e)(1)-(3)Bowel/Bladder Incontinence, Catheter, UTI
§483.20(f)(5); §483.70(h)(1)-(5)Resident Records - Identifiable Information
§483.80Infection Prevention & Control
§483.95Training Requirements
28 May 2025Complaint
28 May 2025Complaint
Determined not in substantial compliance with federal long-term care requirements after investigating a resident incident.
42 CFR Part 483, Subpart BBowel/Bladder Incontinence, Catheter, UTI
27 Mar 2025Complaint
27 Mar 2025Complaint
Identified deficiencies in medication storage and handling, including an expired inhaler remaining in the supply and improper storage of items after opening.
Type B42 CFR Part 483 Subpart B; 483.45(g)(h)(1)(2); 483.45(h)(1); 483.45(h)(2)Label/Store Drugs and Biologicals
27 Mar 2025Complaint
27 Mar 2025Complaint
Found no deficiencies related to medication labeling or storage.
05 Mar 2025Renewal
05 Mar 2025Renewal
Found no deficiencies. Substantial compliance with emergency preparedness and life safety code standards was confirmed.
23 Jan 2025Complaint
23 Jan 2025Complaint
Determined that the facility was not in substantial compliance with federal long-term care requirements, citing multiple deficiencies in resident rights, care planning, infection control, and medication safety.
42 CFR 483.10(c)(6), (8), (g)(12)(i)-(v)Right to accept/refuse medical treatment and advance directives
42 CFR 483.10(g)(14)-(g)(15)Notification of changes to residents, families, and physician
42 CFR 483.10(i)(1)-(7)Safe/clean/environment
42 CFR 483.20(b)(2)(ii)Significant Change in Status assessment
42 CFR 483.21(b)(1)-(3)Care plans must be developed and implemented
42 CFR 483.21(b)(2)(i)-(iii)Care plan timing and interdisciplinary review
42 CFR 483.25Quality of care
42 CFR 483.25(i)Respiratory care and suctioning
42 CFR 483.35(d)(7)Regular in-service education for nurse aides
42 CFR 483.45(g)-(h)Labeling and storage of drugs and biologicals
42 CFR 483.60(i)Food safety — storage/handling
42 CFR 483.75(g)Quality assessment and assurance committee
42 CFR 483.80Infection prevention and control
42 CFR 483.80(d)(3)Influenza and pneumococcal immunizations; COVID-19 immunization
42 CFR 483.95(g)(1)-(4)In-service training for nurse aides
23 Jan 2025Complaint
23 Jan 2025Complaint
Investigated concerns found deficiencies related to resident care planning, documentation, and practices affecting residents. Numerous items indicated failures in meeting required regulatory standards.
21 Jan 2025Renewal
21 Jan 2025Renewal
The agency found life-safety deficiencies: doors with delayed-egress locking arrangements did not meet NFPA 101, and the facility failed to conduct the required number of fire drills.
Identified deficiencies in emergency preparedness and life-safety practices, with multiple findings related to drills, egress, sprinkler systems, and electrical safety.
42 CFR 483.73Emergency preparedness
NFPA 101 Life Safety Code 2012 edition 7.2.1.6.1Delayed egress/doors
Concluded compliance with applicable federal requirements after a desk audit follow-up.
04 Dec 2024Complaint
04 Dec 2024Complaint
Concluded compliance after a follow-up visit; no deficiencies were found.
12 Nov 2024Complaint
12 Nov 2024Complaint
Investigations found two deficiencies: residents were not consistently treated with dignity and respect, and meals were not prepared or served according to food-safety standards.
42 CFR Part 483 Subpart B; §483.10(e) - Respect and DignityRespect and Dignity
§483.60(i)(1)-(2) - Food safety standardsFood procurement, preparation, and service standards
12 Nov 2024Complaint
12 Nov 2024Complaint
Investigated complaints and incidents found violations related to resident dignity and food safety. Found residents not treated with dignity and meals served in an unsanitary manner.
CFR 483.10(e)(2)Respect, Dignity/Right to have Personal Property
CFR 483.60(i)(1)-(2)Food safety requirements
30 Oct 2024Complaint
30 Oct 2024Complaint
Investigated a complaint and found that a baseline care plan was not developed within 48 hours for Resident #3 and lacked diabetes and nutrition goals/interventions.
§483.21(a)(1)-(3)Baseline Care Plan
30 Oct 2024Complaint
30 Oct 2024Complaint
Investigated an on-site complaint and found substantial compliance with baseline care planning, but identified a deficiency at F655 requiring a plan of correction.
§483.21(a)(1)-(3)Baseline Care Plan
26 Sept 2024Complaint
26 Sept 2024Complaint
The facility was cited for deficiencies related to resident environment, rights, grievance handling, and record-keeping following unannounced visits in late September. Several areas showed noncompliance with federal requirements regarding privacy, temperature and lighting in resident areas, resident rights and grievances, and safeguarding of medical records.
42 CFR 483.10(i)(4); 42 CFR 483.10(i)(5); 42 CFR 483.10(i)(6); 42 CFR 483.10(i)(7)Privacy, lighting, temperature, and environmental standards for resident rooms
483.20(f)(5); 483.70(h)(1)-(6)Resident records; confidentiality and retention
—Grievances; resident rights and grievance process
26 Sept 2024Complaint
26 Sept 2024Complaint
Investigated a complaint and found multiple deficiencies related to resident privacy, the living environment, and the grievance process.
§483.10(i)(4)Private closet space in each resident room
§483.10(i)(5)Adequate and comfortable lighting levels in all areas
§483.10(i)(6)Temperature levels
§483.10(i)(7)Maintenance of temperature levels
§483.12(c)(1)The resident's right to voice grievances
01 Aug 2024Plan of Correction
01 Aug 2024Plan of Correction
Identified a deficiency related to timely renewal of the facility's license; renewal paperwork was not submitted at least 20 days before expiration.
3.C. Renewal of LicenseRenewal of License
01 Aug 2024Inspection
01 Aug 2024Inspection
Cited failure to timely submit the license renewal and required documents, resulting in an expired license. A renewal was not received until after expiration.
3.C. Renewal of LicenseRenewal of License
31 Jul 2024Complaint
31 Jul 2024Complaint
Investigated complaints and found substantial compliance with the applicable requirements.
05 Jun 2024Complaint
05 Jun 2024Complaint
Found no deficiencies on the follow-up visit; confirmed compliance with applicable federal requirements.
05 Jun 2024Complaint
05 Jun 2024Complaint
Verified compliance with federal long-term care requirements following a complaint investigation.
10 Apr 2024Complaint
10 Apr 2024Complaint
An investigation found safety concerns and deficiencies related to resident call-bell accessibility, incident reporting, and falls management, with multiple interviews and notes showing incomplete investigations and care planning.
§483.10(e)(3)Resident rights—access to call bells and safety
—Reporting/Investigation of Alleged Violations
—Investigation, Prevention, and Corrective Action for Alleged Violations
—Falls Management
10 Apr 2024Complaint
10 Apr 2024Complaint
Investigated complaints found multiple deficiencies: a resident's call bell was not accessible, two falls with head injuries were not reported to the state agency, investigations of the falls were not thorough, and care plans were not updated to reflect current needs.
42 CFR 483.21(b)(1)-(3)Develop/Implement Comprehensive Care Plan
13 Mar 2024Complaint
13 Mar 2024Complaint
Investigated a complaint and found a delay in notifying the physician and resident representative about a significant change in a resident's condition.
42 CFR 483.10(g)(14)Notification of Changes
13 Mar 2024Complaint
13 Mar 2024Complaint
Investigated a complaint regarding delayed notification of a significant change in a resident's condition and found deficiencies in timely communication and documentation.
Type A42 CFR 483.10(g)(15)Notification of Changes
04 Jan 2024Renewal
04 Jan 2024Renewal
Found no deficiencies. The follow-up review confirmed compliance with applicable long-term care requirements.
22 Dec 2023Renewal
22 Dec 2023Renewal
Confirmed substantial compliance with emergency preparedness and life safety code standards.
15 Dec 2023Renewal
15 Dec 2023Renewal
Found violations affecting emergency egress due to nonfunctional delayed-egress doors and non-self-closing hazardous-area doors.
NFPA 101; 8.7.1; 18.3.5.9; 18.3.2.1Hazardous Areas - Enclosure self-closing doors
07 Dec 2023Complaint
07 Dec 2023Complaint
Identified unsafe and unsanitary conditions and gaps in housekeeping and maintenance, with several items found on bathroom floors and dirty/inadequate equipment, along with deficiencies in quality assurance processes.
§483.10(i)(1)-(7); §483.10(i)(2); §483.10(i)(3); §483.10(i)(4); §483.10(i)(5); §483.10(i)(6); §483.10(i)(7)Safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment; Housekeeping and maintenance
§483.75(g)Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAPI)
07 Dec 2023Complaint
07 Dec 2023Complaint
Found deficiencies for an unsafe/unclean environment and ineffective quality assurance processes, with multiple areas dirty or improperly maintained and documentation gaps.
Found violations of federal long-term care facility requirements during a follow-up visit.
42 CFR Part 483, Subpart BRequirements For Long Term Care Facilities
01 Nov 2023Complaint
01 Nov 2023Complaint
Found deficiencies related to the resident living environment and to transfer/discharge notice requirements.
§483.10(i)(4)-(6)Safe, Clean, Comfortable, and Homelike Environment
§483.15(c)(5)Contents of notice for transfer/discharge
01 Nov 2023Complaint
01 Nov 2023Complaint
Investigated complaints found multiple deficiencies in environmental safety, transfer/bed-hold notices, resident rights-related notices, staffing posting, and kitchen sanitation. Multiple areas were not in compliance with federal requirements.
Identified multiple deficiencies in emergency preparedness, safety systems, and building security with failures in risk assessment, staff training, door locking, and related protections.
Type ACFR(s): 483.74(b)(4), 416.54(b)(3), 418.113(b)(6)(i), 441.184(b)(4)-(6), 460.84(b)(5), 482.15(b)(4), 483.73(b)(4), 483.475(b)(4), 484.102(b)(4), 485.68(b)(2), 485.542(b)(4), 485.625(b)(4), 485.727(b)(4), 485.920(b)(3), 491.12(b)(2), 494.62(b)(3)Emergency preparedness policies, procedures, and training
Type ACFR(s): 491.12(c); 45 CFR 164.510(b)(4) (as cited in RHCF/FQHC guidance); related CFRs referenced in the findingInformation about general condition and location of patients; emergency planning
Type ACFR(s): 483.75, 483.73, 483.475, 484.102, 485.68, 485.542, 485.625, 485.727, 485.920 (and related sections)Emergency preparedness training and orientation
Type ACFR: 7.2.1.6.3; NFPA 101Elevator lobby exit door locking
Type ACFR/standards referenced: NFPA 101 and related facility standardsProtection systems records
31 Oct 2023Renewal
31 Oct 2023Renewal
Investigated a complaint and found multiple deficiencies involving emergency planning, fire/life-safety, and building maintenance.
42 CFR 483.73(a)Emergency Preparedness Plan
NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 edition; 18.3.6.3Corridor Doors
NFPA 101 Life Safety Code; 7.2.1.6.3Elevator Lobby Exit Access Locking
NFPA 101 Life Safety Code; 2012 editionObservation/Alterations of Egress
26 Sept 2023Complaint
26 Sept 2023Complaint
Investigated and identified deficiencies in care plan implementation and medication/storage security, including a resident not wearing a hearing aid due to care plan non-compliance and an unlocked treatment cart.
483.21(b)(1)(3)Develop/Implement Comprehensive Care Plan
483.45(g)(h)(1)(2)Label/Store Drugs and Biologicals
26 Sept 2023Complaint
26 Sept 2023Complaint
Identified deficiencies in care planning and medication management, including incomplete discharge planning and improper drug storage/labeling.
§483.21(b)(3)Comprehensive Care Plan / Discharge Planning
§483.45(g)(h)(1)(2)Label/Store Drugs and Biologicals
28 Aug 2023Infection Control
28 Aug 2023Infection Control
Found that complete COVID-19 reporting to NHSN was not submitted for a seven-day period as required. This incomplete reporting could affect public health data.
CFR 483.80(g)(1)-(ix)(2)COVID-19 reporting to NHSN
21 Aug 2023Infection Control
21 Aug 2023Infection Control
Found failure to report complete information about COVID-19 to NHSN during a seven-day period, not meeting the required format and frequency.
CFR 483.80(g)(1)-(2)COVID-19 reporting (NHSN)
14 Aug 2023Infection Control
14 Aug 2023Infection Control
Found noncompliance with NHSN COVID-19 reporting—complete information not submitted during a seven-day period.
42 CFR 483.80(g)(1)-(2)Reporting - National Health Safety Network
07 Aug 2023Infection Control
07 Aug 2023Infection Control
Found failure to report complete COVID-19 information to NHSN for a seven-day period as required weekly.
CFR 483.80(g)COVID-19 reporting to NHSN
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