nursing home in Brewer, ME
Brewer Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC
74 Parkway South, Brewer, ME 04412 · (207) 989-7300
★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Brewer Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC at a glance
Brewer Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC is a 111-bed for-profit nursing home in Brewer, Maine (Penobscot County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Maine average of 3.1.
Residents receive about 4.7 hours of nursing care per day (1.3 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4.3 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (April 30, 2026) found 7 health citations. The Maine average is 10.8.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 51% per year (state average 46.7%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 111
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- National Health Care Associates
- Medicare-certified since
- December 4, 1989
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Penobscot County
- CMS Certification Number
- 205062
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.75 hrs | 4.34 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.32 hrs | 1.05 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.95 hrs | 2.83 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.28 hrs | 3.92 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 51% | 46.7% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 37.8% | 40.2% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 7 | 11 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 3 | 2 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 45 | 81.3 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $7,386 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 111 | 75 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 103 | 65 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 92.3% | 88.5% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 3% | 4.1% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 7.9% | 4.3% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 15.8% | 20.2% | 15.4% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 1.1% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 18.3% | 24.4% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 25% | 25.6% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 12.2% | 5.2% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 11.4% | 11.6% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 22.6% | 17.4% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 28.2% | 29.2% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 97.9% | 95.5% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 96.7% | 92.3% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 91.4% | 74.5% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 88.2% | 72.7% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 31 health deficiencies and 2 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 23, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Past Non-Compliance |
| April 30, 2026 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 29, 2026 |
| April 30, 2026 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 4, 2026 |
| April 30, 2026 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 4, 2026 |
| April 30, 2026 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 4, 2026 |
| April 30, 2026 Standard | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0909 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 4, 2026 |
| April 30, 2026 Standard | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 4, 2026 |
| February 19, 2026 Complaint | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 5, 2026 |
| March 6, 2025 Standard | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0711 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 15, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Standard | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0730 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 15, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 15, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Complaint | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 15, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 15, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Standard | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 15, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Standard | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 15, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Standard | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 15, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Standard | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 15, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 15, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Standard | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 15, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Standard | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0791 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 15, 2025 |
| February 15, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 22, 2024 |
| February 15, 2024 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 26, 2024 |
| February 15, 2024 Standard | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 26, 2024 |
| February 15, 2024 Standard | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 26, 2024 |
| February 15, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 26, 2024 |
| February 15, 2024 Standard | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 26, 2024 |
| February 15, 2024 Complaint | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 26, 2024 |
| February 15, 2024 Standard | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 26, 2024 |
| February 15, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 26, 2024 |
| February 15, 2024 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 26, 2024 |
| February 15, 2024 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected March 26, 2024 |
| October 18, 2023 Complaint | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 14, 2023 |
| October 18, 2023 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 16, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALMEIDA, ELIZABETH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2013 |
| BARRY BOKOW 2012 FAMILY TRUST Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/07/2020 |
| BOKOW, BARRY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2016 |
| BPB VENTURES LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/07/2020 |
| CEDAR HILL NG TRUST Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/14/2025 |
| GILMARTIN, THOMAS Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2016 |
| JUNIPER NG TRUST Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/14/2025 |
| KULIKOWSKI, TIMOTHY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/14/2025 |
| LOPIANSKY, REBECCA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/14/2025 |
| NATIONAL HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2013 |
| OAK DRIVE NG TRUST Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/14/2025 |
| OSTREICHER, DAVID Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/14/2025 |
| OSTREICHER, MARC Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/14/2025 |
| OSTREICHER, MARVIN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2013 |
| OSTREICHER, SUSAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2013 |
| PORTER, JESSICA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/14/2025 |
| PREFERRED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2013 |
| PREFERRED THERAPY SOLUTIONS LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2013 |
| ROLLING HILL NG TRUST Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/14/2025 |
| STEG, SHAYNA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/14/2025 |
| VK HEALTH FACILITIES LLC Organization | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2013 |
| BOKOW, BARRY Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2013 |
| GEFFNER, IRA Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2013 |
| GLUCK, ROBERT Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2013 |
| LOBELL, JONAH Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2013 |
| LOWINGER, BEN Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2013 |
| LOWINGER, JOSEPH Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2013 |
| MARVIN OSTREICHER FAMILY TRUST 2012 Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2013 |
| MERIDIAN CAPITAL FOUNDATION Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2013 |
| MSO ASSOCIATES LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2013 |
| OSTREICHER, DAVID Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2013 |
| OSTREICHER, MARC Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2013 |
| OSTREICHER, MARVIN Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2013 |
| OSTREICHER, SUSAN Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2013 |
| SCHOOR, KALMAN Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2013 |
| STEG, YITZCHOK Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2013 |
| SUSAN OSTREICHER FAMILY TRUST 2012 Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2013 |
| VENTAS NHV FUND Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2013 |
| WEINSTOCK, ABRAHAM Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2013 |
| DAVID, ALBERT Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/26/2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Brewer Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC's rating?
Brewer Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Maine nursing homes is 3.1 stars.
How many inspection citations did Brewer Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 7 citations, compared with a Maine average of 10.8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Brewer Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Brewer Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC?
It is for profit - limited liability company and part of National Health Care Associates. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Brewer Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC and how do I contact it?
Brewer Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC is at 74 Parkway South, Brewer, ME 04412. Phone: (207) 989-7300.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.