The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
Nursing home report
BREWER CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION, LLC
BREWER, ME · Medicare-certified · 111 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Brewer Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC in Brewer, ME has an overall 4 out of 5 stars, with 4-star health inspection and staffing ratings and a 3-star quality measures rating. Reported nurse staffing is 4.75 hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.7454 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 30, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.7454.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.32
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.47
- Nurse aides
- 2.95
- Weekend nursing
- 4.28
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 51%
Registered nurse turnover: 38%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
14.3%17.2%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.7%2.5%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.1%10.6%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.5%1.2%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
13.6%12.5%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
8.1%24.3%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
7.6%33.1%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
19.4%26.4%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%1%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
28.4%24.4%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
11.1%10.8%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.8%98.8%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—91.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
91.7%85.6%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The home failed to provide safe and appropriate breathing care when a resident needed it. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 695 — 42 CFR §483.25(i) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to ensure the resident’s doctor reviewed their care and properly wrote, signed, and dated required notes and orders during visits. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 711 — 42 CFR §483.30 — S/S: E
The home failed to properly watch nurse aides' work and provide regular training. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 730 — 42 CFR §483.35(e)(7) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of NATIONAL HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES · 43 homes · 3.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 102.5 residents on an average day (92% of 111 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 36 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.