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Similar management with Eastside Center, one can expect Brewer Rehabilitation and Living Center is focused on providing the best possible care to those in need. The nursing home promotes an environment where residents continuously grow as individuals in a nurturing atmosphere where the potential of all seniors is maximized for a better quality of life. Brewer Rehab and Living Center are dedicated to providing a unique customized solution to the needs of its residents for a speedy recovery.
The nursing home compares the individual needs of its residents before providing a specific care plan tailored just for them. The specialties provided are centered on the rehabilitative therapies needed, such as physical, occupational, and speech offered. Skilled nursing services include wound care, catheter care, ileostomy care, and restorative nursing.
Jessica Porter is the Center Administrator at Brewer Center for Health and Rehabilitation. She brings extensive experience in long-term care, having served in social services and admissions leadership roles. Over the past five years, Jessica has successfully led the center with a focus on patient care and operational efficiency. She holds a degree from the University of Maine at Farmington.
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
34% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
51% of new residents, often for short stays.
15% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Hospice Care
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Respite Care
+13% +1% +11% Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Respite Care
+1% 
-17% +7% Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Respite Care
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Brewer Rehab and Living Center
+13%
+1%
+11%
Bangor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
+1%
-17%
+7%
2.2 miles from city center — 1.45 miles to nearest hospital (Lafayette Family Cancer Institute)
74 Parkway S, Brewer, ME 04412
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Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 32 | 9.2 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 19 | 10.2 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 94 | 8.2 | Yes |
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 83 | 11 | 94 | 25,320 | 91 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 28 | 4 | 32 | 9,337 | 91 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 14 | 5 | 19 | 5,150 | 91 | 100% | 10.2 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 12 | 0 | 12 | 4,804 | 91 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2,022 | 66 | 73% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5 | 1 | 6 | 1,995 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1,455 | 78 | 86% | 7.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,308 | 84 | 92% | 7.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 578 | 69 | 76% | 6.5 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 516 | 62 | 68% | 8.3 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 502 | 58 | 64% | 7.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 64% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 450 | 58 | 64% | 7.8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 371 | 38 | 42% | 9.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 102 | 18 | 20% | 5.7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 13 | 14% | 2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 5 | 5% | 4.3 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1% | 7.5 |
Maine average 5
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
25 of 36 citations resulted from standard inspections; 8 of 36 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 36 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
0
100% better than Maine average
Maine average: 0.3
2
400% worse than Maine average
Maine average: 0.4
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Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
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These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
11.9
16% better than Maine average
Maine average: 14.2
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.6
22% better than Maine average
Maine average: 29.1
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
18.3%
30% better than Maine average
Maine average: 26.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
17.5%
44% better than Maine average
Maine average: 31.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
31.9%
7% worse than Maine average
Maine average: 29.8%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.6%
27% worse than Maine average
Maine average: 4.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.3%
62% worse than Maine average
Maine average: 4.5%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.8%
In line with Maine average
Maine average: 2.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
10.7%
94% worse than Maine average
Maine average: 5.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
23.2%
121% worse than Maine average
Maine average: 10.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
13.7%
31% better than Maine average
Maine average: 19.8%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
92.5%
In line with Maine average
Maine average: 90.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.9%
In line with Maine average
Maine average: 95.5%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.83
32% worse than Maine average
Maine average: 1.39
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.70
18% better than Maine average
Maine average: 2.08
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
86.5%
22% better than Maine average
Maine average: 70.8%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.1%
45% worse than Maine average
Maine average: 1.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.4%
23% better than Maine average
Maine average: 74.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
25.5%
24% worse than Maine average
Maine average: 20.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
14.4%
8% better than Maine average
Maine average: 15.6%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Maine average
Maine average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
60.7%
13% better than Maine average
Maine average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
59.0%
17% better than Maine average
Maine average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
64% lower than Maine average
Maine average: $24K
18% fewer fines than Maine average
Maine average: 1.2
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Maine average
Maine average: 0.2
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 22, 2023
Last updated: Jan 2026
Historical financial and operational data for Brewer Rehab and Living Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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