Nursing homeActive
Brewer Center For Health & Rehabilitation, LLC
74 Parkway South, Brewer, ME 044122079897300111 certified beds · 103 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
6
since 2023
Deficiencies
31
● 1● 30● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-06-23
Complaint
CMS overall
4 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 4/5
Health 4
Staffing 4
Quality 3
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Maine Division of Licensing and Certification · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-23 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-04-30 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-02-19 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-03-06 | Standard | 0120 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-02-15 | Standard | 190 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-10-18 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Maine Division of Licensing and Certification publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 205062-20260623-F689
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-04Record 205062-20260430-F550
F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-04Record 205062-20260430-F655
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-04Record 205062-20260430-F684
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-04Record 205062-20260430-F812
F909Regularly 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-04Record 205062-20260430-F909
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-05Record 205062-20260219-F656
F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-15Record 205062-20250306-F561
F578Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-15Record 205062-20250306-F578
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-15Record 205062-20250306-F580
F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-15Record 205062-20250306-F644
F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-15Record 205062-20250306-F645
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-15Record 205062-20250306-F692
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-15Record 205062-20250306-F695
F711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-15Record 205062-20250306-F711
F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-15Record 205062-20250306-F730
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-15Record 205062-20250306-F756
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-15Record 205062-20250306-F761
F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-15Record 205062-20250306-F791
F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-26Record 205062-20240215-F645
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-26Record 205062-20240215-F684
F693Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-26Record 205062-20240215-F693
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-26Record 205062-20240215-F755
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-26Record 205062-20240215-F756
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-26Record 205062-20240215-F758
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-26Record 205062-20240215-F759
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-26Record 205062-20240215-F761
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-26Record 205062-20240215-F880
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Infection control
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-26Record 205062-20240215-F883
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-14Record 205062-20231018-F657
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-16Record 205062-20231018-F689
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day1.32
Facility
Maine
National
Maine 1.05 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.75
Facility
Maine
National
Maine 4.34 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours4.28
Facility
Maine
National
Maine 3.92 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover51%
Facility
Maine
National
Maine 47% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover38%
Facility
Maine
National
Maine 40% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Maine | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 7.9% | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 3.0% | 4.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 15.8% | 20.2% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 18.3% | 24.4% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 12.2% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 22.6% | 17.4% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bokow, Barry Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gilmartin, Thomas Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kulikowski, Timothy Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ostreicher, Marvin Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Porter, Jessica Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Almeida, Elizabeth Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Barry Bokow 2012 Family Trust Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bokow, Barry Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bokow, Barry Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bpb Ventures LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cedar Hill Ng Trust Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| David, Albert Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Geffner, Ira Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gilmartin, Thomas Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gluck, Robert Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Juniper Ng Trust Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kulikowski, Timothy Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lobell, Jonah Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lopiansky, Rebecca Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lowinger, Ben Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lowinger, Joseph Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Marvin Ostreicher Family Trust 2012 Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Meridian Capital Foundation Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mso Associates LLC Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| National Health Care Associates Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Oak Drive Ng Trust Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ostreicher, David Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ostreicher, David Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ostreicher, Marc Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ostreicher, Marc Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ostreicher, Marvin Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ostreicher, Marvin Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ostreicher, Susan Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ostreicher, Susan Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Porter, Jessica Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Preferred Professional Services LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Preferred Therapy Solutions LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rolling Hill Ng Trust Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schoor, Kalman Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Shaya-Mograby, Moshe Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Steg, Shayna Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Steg, Yitzchok Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Susan Ostreicher Family Trust 2012 Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ventas Nhv Fund Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vk Health Facilities LLC Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Weinstock, Abraham Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
National Health Care Associates — 42 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Maine.
No county cost figures on file for Penobscot.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Veterans Home - Bangor Bangor | 2.5 mi | 2025-12-16 | 1352 |
| Eastside Center For Health & Rehabilitation, LLC Bangor | 2.8 mi | 2026-04-01 | 3291 |
| Stillwater Health Care Bangor | 2.8 mi | 2026-02-27 | 6201 |
| Westgate Center For Rehab & Alzheimers Care Bangor | 2.9 mi | 2026-05-13 | 1170 |
| Ross Manor Bangor | 3.4 mi | 2025-04-17 | 2231 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |