Brewer Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC

Name: Brewer Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC
Address: 74 PARKWAY SOUTH, Brewer, ME, 04412, US
Telephone: 2079897300

74 Parkway South, Brewer, ME 04412 · Penobscot County · 111 certified beds · avg 103 residents/day · certified since Dec 4, 1989

Part of chain: NATIONAL HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES (42 facilities, chain avg rating 3.2★)

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

4.37

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (31)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Jun 23, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint
Apr 30, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint
Apr 30, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Apr 30, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights.
Apr 30, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable.
Apr 30, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not regularly inspect bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails for safety, or the rails and mattresses were not attached safely to the frames.
Feb 19, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · from a complaint
Mar 6, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
Mar 6, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not make sure the resident's doctor reviewed their care and wrote, signed, and dated progress notes and orders at each required visit.
Mar 6, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not observe each nurse aide's job performance or provide regular training as required.
Mar 6, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not honor residents' right to make their own choices about their daily lives, such as when to wake up, what to eat, or how to spend their time. · from a complaint
Mar 6, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not honor residents' rights to request, refuse, or stop treatment, to decline participation in medical research, or to make an advance directive — a written statement of their wishes for future medical care.
Mar 6, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. · from a complaint
Mar 6, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not coordinate resident assessments with the state's pre-admission screening program for mental illness and intellectual disabilities, or failed to refer residents for the special services they need.
Mar 6, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not properly complete the required screening (called PASARR) that identifies whether a person entering a nursing home has a mental illness or intellectual disability and needs specialized services.
Mar 6, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration.
Mar 6, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's complete medication regimen and medical chart every month, or did not follow its own rules for reporting medication problems.
Mar 6, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Mar 6, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide or arrange dental services for its residents. Nursing homes are responsible for making sure residents can get dental care.
Feb 15, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not properly complete the required screening (called PASARR) that identifies whether a person entering a nursing home has a mental illness or intellectual disability and needs specialized services.
Feb 15, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Feb 15, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility used feeding tubes without a valid medical reason or the resident's agreement, or did not provide proper care to residents who have feeding tubes.
Feb 15, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. · from a complaint
Feb 15, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's complete medication regimen and medical chart every month, or did not follow its own rules for reporting medication problems.
Feb 15, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not try to gradually reduce doses of mood- and mind-altering medications or use non-drug approaches first, as required, or used 'as needed' psychiatric drugs without proper limits.
Feb 15, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility's medication error rate was 5 percent or higher — meaning too many doses were given incorrectly, such as the wrong drug, dose, or time.
Feb 15, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Feb 15, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Feb 15, 2024	B · Minimal risk, repeated	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Oct 18, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required. · from a complaint
Oct 18, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (12 → 5).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2023	2	D
2024	10	D
2025	12	E
2026	7	E

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Maine avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	4.37	4.60	3.95	bottom 40% in Maine; top 27% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	1.21	1.11	0.69	top 36% in Maine; top 9% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.94	4.16	3.50	bottom 45% in Maine; top 25% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.89	0.73	0.48	top 30% in Maine; top 8% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	51.0	46.7	45.8	bottom 36% in Maine; bottom 34% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	37.8	40.2	42.9	top 48% in Maine; top 44% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.75, RN 1.32, weekend 4.28. Staffing rating: 4/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Limited Liability company

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
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
VK Health Facilities LLC	Organization	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	01/28/2013
Weinstock, Abraham	Individual	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	01/28/2013
Almeida, Elizabeth	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/28/2013

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
"What does the care plan for a brand-new resident cover in the first 48 hours, and who writes it?"
"How often are beds and bed rails inspected, and who does those checks?"
"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
"How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

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Maine Veterans Home - Bangor	2.5 mi	Bangor, ME	★★★☆☆	2/5
Eastside Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC	2.8 mi	Bangor, ME	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Bangor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	2.8 mi	Bangor, ME	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Stillwater Health Care	2.8 mi	Bangor, ME	★★★★☆	3/5
Westgate Center for Rehab & Alzheimers Care	2.9 mi	Bangor, ME	★★★★★	4/5
Ross Manor	3.4 mi	Bangor, ME	★★★★★	4/5
Orono Commons	8.5 mi	Orono, ME	★★☆☆☆	2/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 205062.

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Visit checklist — Brewer Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC

74 Parkway South, Brewer, ME 04412 · 2079897300

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 4/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
☐ "What does the care plan for a brand-new resident cover in the first 48 hours, and who writes it?"
☐ "How often are beds and bed rails inspected, and who does those checks?"
☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 205062 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)