3/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
3/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Rehabilitation drives the day-to-day at Brewer Rehab and Living Center, a 111-bed nursing home in Brewer, Maine. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are all available on-site, and skilled nursing coverage runs deep: wound care, catheter care, ileostomy care, and restorative nursing all show up in the daily routine. A Walk Score of 49 puts the area in somewhat walkable range, useful for a short errand, though most trips off the property still mean a car.
Residents have access to in-house primary care and specialty physicians, and nurse practitioners add another layer of oversight on top of 24-hour skilled nursing staff. There’s also a state-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program running on-site, plus an Active Resident Council. That means residents have a structured voice in how the place runs.
Staffing splits across roles, with registered nurses, licensed nurses, and nurse aides each covering a share of daily care. Nurse aides log the most direct time, around three hours per resident each day. Daily recreation and spiritual programming round out the schedule.
Occupancy sits at 92.3%, and Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted. Vk Health Facilities, LLC owns the property.
Its deep clinical oversight, training program for staff, and resident council mean Brewer Rehab and Living Center is a rehabilitation-focused community built around both recovery and resident voice.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 15th out of 34 homes in Maine for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 1h 22m per day | ▲ 31% State avg: 1h 3m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 31m per day | ▲ 15% State avg: 27m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 3h 3m per day | ▲ 7% State avg: 2h 51m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 4h 26m per day | ▲ 13% State avg: 3h 55m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 4m per day | ▼ 10% State avg: 4m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 53m per day | ▲ 21% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
20% fewer staff per resident than Maine average
5% better than Maine average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
31 total: 27 full-time employees and 4 contractors.
31
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.1 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
16 total: 12 full-time employees and 4 contractors.
16
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.2 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
78 total: 68 full-time employees and 10 contractors.
78
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
8,251 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 68 | 10 | 78 | 23,779 | 92 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 27 | 4 | 31 | 10,015 | 92 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 12 | 4 | 16 | 4,707 | 92 | 100% | 10.2 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 10 | 0 | 10 | 4,021 | 92 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,013 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1,817 | 77 | 84% | 7.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 6 | 6 | 1,815 | 73 | 79% | 7.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 913 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 6 | 0 | 6 | 867 | 80 | 87% | 7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 5 | 5 | 551 | 77 | 84% | 6.1 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 59 | 64% | 8.5 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 64% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 59 | 64% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 316 | 32 | 35% | 9.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 80 | 27 | 29% | 2.6 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 1 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 10 | 11% | 2.7 |
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 averageMaine average: $24K
18% fewer fines than Maine averageMaine 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 averageMaine average: 0.2
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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 averageMaine average: 14.2
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.6
22% better than Maine averageMaine average: 29.1
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
18.3%
30% better than Maine averageMaine average: 26.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
17.5%
44% better than Maine averageMaine average: 31.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
31.9%
7% worse than Maine averageMaine average: 29.8%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.6%
27% worse than Maine averageMaine average: 4.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.3%
62% worse than Maine averageMaine average: 4.5%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.8%
In line with Maine averageMaine average: 2.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
10.7%
94% worse than Maine averageMaine average: 5.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
23.2%
121% worse than Maine averageMaine average: 10.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
13.7%
31% better than Maine averageMaine average: 19.8%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
92.5%
In line with Maine averageMaine average: 90.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.9%
In line with Maine averageMaine average: 95.5%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.83
32% worse than Maine averageMaine average: 1.39
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.70
18% better than Maine averageMaine average: 2.08
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
86.5%
22% better than Maine averageMaine average: 70.8%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.1%
45% worse than Maine averageMaine average: 1.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.4%
23% better than Maine averageMaine average: 74.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
25.5%
24% worse than Maine averageMaine average: 20.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
14.4%
8% better than Maine averageMaine average: 15.6%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Maine averageMaine average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
60.7%
13% better than Maine averageMaine average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
59.0%
17% better than Maine averageMaine average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
108Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Brewer Rehab and Living Center from 2012–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Rank #9 / 40Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th out of 40 homes in Maine for Payroll. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Maine average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Maine that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Rank #5 / 40Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 5th out of 40 homes in Maine for Payroll %. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Maine average. Well-run Maine facilities typically land around 58–66% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Maine that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (51% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
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.
1.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Brewer's city center to Brewer Rehab and Living Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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| Westgate Manor | NH AL HOS MC PC RESC RC SNF | Bangor (Union Street) | 65
Facility
65
ME AVG
20
Rank
#37 / 356 |
96.5%
Facility
96.5%
ME AVG
87.2
Rank
#117 / 240 | +11% | 3.99
Facility
3.99
ME AVG
4.50
Rank
#20 / 34 | +32% | -11% | $0
Facility
$0
ME AVG
$26.4k
Rank
#1 / 34 | 17
Facility
17
ME AVG
28.5
Rank
#4 / 34 | 5.7
Facility
5.7
ME AVG
5.9
Rank
#16 / 34 | - | 63 | A- |
23
Facility
23
ME AVG
31
Rank
#208 / 422 | Rebecca Lopiansky | $11.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$11.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
ME AVG
$16.9M
Rank
#17 / 40 | $6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
ME AVG
$4.7M
Rank
#24 / 40 | 55.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
55.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
ME AVG
37.8%
Rank
#31 / 40 | 205105 | ||||
| Sylvia Ross Home-Assisted Living | NH AL HOS MC SNF | Broadway Bangor | 40
Facility
40
ME AVG
20
Rank
#62 / 356 |
97.5%
Facility
97.5%
ME AVG
87.2
Rank
#113 / 240 | +12% | 4.61
Facility
4.61
ME AVG
4.50
Rank
#11 / 34 | +20% | +2% | $8.0k
Facility
$8.0k
ME AVG
$26.4k
Rank
#18 / 34 | 40
Facility
40
ME AVG
28.5
Rank
#26 / 34 | 5.7
Facility
5.7
ME AVG
5.9
Rank
#16 / 34 | 1 | 39 | - |
95
Facility
95
ME AVG
31
Rank
#4 / 422 | Wanda Pelkey | $17.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$17.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
ME AVG
$16.9M
Rank
#4 / 40 | $9.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$9.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
ME AVG
$4.7M
Rank
#7 / 40 | 52%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
52%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
ME AVG
37.8%
Rank
#24 / 40 | 205064 | ||||
| Brewer Rehab and Living Center | NH HOS PC RC SNF | Brewer | 111
Facility
111
ME AVG
20
Rank
#7 / 356 |
89.5%
Facility
89.5%
ME AVG
87.2
Rank
#149 / 240 | +3% | 4.54
Facility
4.54
ME AVG
4.50
Rank
#15 / 34 | +18% | +1% | $0
Facility
$0
ME AVG
$26.4k
Rank
#1 / 34 | 36
Facility
36
ME AVG
28.5
Rank
#24 / 34 | 4.5
Facility
4.5
ME AVG
5.9
Rank
#9 / 34 | 2 | 99 | - |
49
Facility
49
ME AVG
31
Rank
#113 / 422 | Vk Health Facilities, LLC | $17.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$17.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
ME AVG
$16.9M
Rank
#10 / 40 | $8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
ME AVG
$4.7M
Rank
#9 / 40 | 51%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
51%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
ME AVG
37.8%
Rank
#5 / 40 | 205062 | ||||
| Eastside Center for Health and Rehabilitation | NH HOS PC RC SNF | Bangor (Tree Streets) | 69
Facility
69
ME AVG
20
Rank
#35 / 356 |
89.9%
Facility
89.9%
ME AVG
87.2
Rank
#148 / 240 | +3% | 3.50
Facility
3.50
ME AVG
4.50
Rank
#27 / 34 | +20% | -22% | $11.2k
Facility
$11.2k
ME AVG
$26.4k
Rank
#26 / 34 | 26
Facility
26
ME AVG
28.5
Rank
#11 / 34 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
ME AVG
5.9
Rank
#3 / 34 | 3 | 62 | - |
17
Facility
17
ME AVG
31
Rank
#242 / 422 | Robert Cleaves | $9.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$9.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
ME AVG
$16.9M
Rank
#32 / 40 | $5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
ME AVG
$4.7M
Rank
#27 / 40 | 54.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
54.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
ME AVG
37.8%
Rank
#13 / 40 | 205106 | ||||
| Bangor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | NH MC RC SNF | Bangor (Texas Avenue) | 60
Facility
60
ME AVG
20
Rank
#41 / 356 |
87.0%
Facility
87.0%
ME AVG
87.2
Rank
#161 / 240 | 0% | 3.75
Facility
3.75
ME AVG
4.50
Rank
#23 / 34 | +20% | -17% | $12.8k
Facility
$12.8k
ME AVG
$26.4k
Rank
#28 / 34 | 53
Facility
53
ME AVG
28.5
Rank
#33 / 34 | 5.9
Facility
5.9
ME AVG
5.9
Rank
#20 / 34 | 1 | 52 | - |
13
Facility
13
ME AVG
31
Rank
#265 / 422 | Phillip Bennett | $5.1M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility
$5.1M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
ME AVG
$16.9M
Rank
#37 / 40 | $2.0M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility
$2.0M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
ME AVG
$4.7M
Rank
#34 / 40 | 38.8%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility
38.8%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
ME AVG
37.8%
Rank
#15 / 40 | 205020 |
Brewer Rehab and Living Center is located in Brewer, Maine.
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Brewer Rehab and Living Center is in the Brewer neighborhood.
Brewer Rehab and Living Center has a walk score of 49. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Brewer Rehab and Living Center's occupancy is 92.3%.
Brewer Rehab and Living Center is registered as a for-profit.
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Brewer Rehab and Living Center is located at 74 Parkway S, Brewer, ME 04412.
(207) 989-7300 will put you in contact with the team at Brewer Rehab and Living Center.
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