Inspection Reports for Woodlands Assisted Living of Brewer
53 Colonial Cir, Brewer, ME 04412, United States, ME, 04412
Back to Facility ProfileInspection Report Summary
The most recent inspection on July 7, 2025, identified deficiencies related to incomplete documentation in medication administration records and lack of proper stop orders for discontinued medications. Earlier inspections showed mostly substantial compliance, with prior complaint investigations finding no deficiencies and no enforcement actions listed in the available reports. The main issues across inspections involved medication administration documentation and medication storage procedures, including failure to record medication refusals and errors. Complaint investigations were generally unsubstantiated except for a May 2023 case where medication storage practices were cited, resulting in disciplinary action for a staff member. The facility’s inspection history shows a pattern of medication-related documentation and storage issues, with no clear improvement trend evident in the most recent survey.
Deficiencies (last 3 years)
Deficiencies (over 3 years)
2.3 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
60% better than Maine average
Maine average: 5.7 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Census
Latest occupancy rate
94% occupied
Based on a July 2025 inspection.
This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.
Census over time
Inspection Report
Biennial Survey
Census: 68
Capacity: 72
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Jul 7, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a biennial survey to assess compliance with regulations governing assisted living programs, specifically focusing on medication administration and treatment documentation.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance due to failure to ensure medication administration records (MARs) contained documentation of whether medications or treatments were administered or refused for 3 of 4 resident records reviewed. Thirteen unexplained blanks were identified without corresponding medication error reports.
Deficiencies (2)
Failure to document medication administration or refusal in MARs for multiple residents, including unexplained blanks for medications and treatments.
Medication or treatment shall not be discontinued without evidence of a stop order signed and dated by a licensed practitioner.
Report Facts
Census: 68
Total Capacity: 72
Unexplained blanks: 13
Residents reviewed: 4
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Brigette Keegan | Administrator | Named in relation to findings and signed the report |
Inspection Report
Biennial Survey
Census: 68
Capacity: 72
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Jul 7, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a biennial survey to assess compliance with the Regulations Governing the Licensing and Functioning of Assisted Housing Programs for a Level IV Residential Care Facility.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure medication administration records (MARs) contained documentation of whether medications or treatments were administered or refused for 3 of 4 resident records reviewed. Additionally, medication errors were not recorded in incident reports as required.
Deficiencies (2)
Medication/treatment administration records (MAR) lacked documentation of administration or refusal for multiple medications and treatments across three residents.
Failure to record medication errors and reactions in incident reports for unexplained blanks in MARs.
Report Facts
Unexplained blanks in MAR: 13
Residents reviewed: 4
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Brigette Keegan | Administrator | Named as facility administrator and involved in exit interview regarding findings |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 72
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Feb 7, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation related to complaint numbers 2024-AHP-39892/39893.
Complaint Details
Complaint numbers 2024-AHP-39892/39893 were investigated; the facility was found to be in substantial compliance.
Findings
Woodland’s Assisted Living of Brewer was found to be in substantial compliance with the Regulations Governing the Licensing and Functioning of Assisted Housing Programs for Level IV Residential Care Facilities and Infection Prevention and Control.
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgette Keagon | Administrator | Named as the facility administrator in the complaint investigation report. |
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Capacity: 72
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Sep 26, 2024
Visit Reason
This document is a Statement of Deficiencies and Plan of Correction for Woodlands Assisted Living of Brewer, related to regulatory compliance with assisted housing program regulations.
Findings
Woodlands Assisted Living of Brewer is in substantial compliance with the Regulations Governing the Licensing and Functioning of Assisted Housing Programs: Level IV Private Non-Medical Institutions, and Infection Prevention and Control.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 72
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jul 22, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation identified by case numbers 2024-AHP-37964/37972/37987.
Complaint Details
Complaint investigation with case numbers 2024-AHP-37964/37972/37987; no deficiencies noted indicating substantial compliance.
Findings
Woodlands Assisted Living of Brewer was found to be in substantial compliance with the Regulations Governing the Licensing and Functioning of Assisted Housing Programs: Level IV Residential Care Facilities and Infection Prevention and Control.
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgette Keagan | Administrator | Named as the facility administrator. |
Inspection Report
Census: 57
Capacity: 72
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jul 15, 2024
Visit Reason
The document is a statement of deficiencies and plan of correction for WOODLANDS ASSISTED LIVING OF BREWER, related to regulatory compliance with licensing and functioning of assisted housing programs.
Findings
WOODLANDS ASSISTED LIVING OF BREWER is in substantial compliance with the regulations governing the licensing and functioning of PNMI Level IV Residential Care Facilities and Infection Prevention and Control.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 72
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jun 3, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation identified as 2024-AHP-37310 for Woodlands Assisted Living of Brewer.
Complaint Details
Complaint Investigation: 2024-AHP-37310; no deficiencies were cited indicating substantial compliance.
Findings
Woodlands Assisted Living of Brewer was found to be in substantial compliance with the Regulations Governing the Licensing and Functioning of Assisted Housing Programs: Level IV Residential Care Facilities and Infection Prevention and Control.
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgette Keagan | Administrator | Named as the facility administrator in the report. |
Inspection Report
Biennial Survey
Census: 56
Capacity: 72
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Aug 22, 2023
Visit Reason
The visit was a biennial survey to assess compliance with regulations governing the licensing and functioning of Level IV PNMI Residential Care Facilities.
Findings
Woodlands Assisted Living of Brewer is in substantial compliance with the applicable regulations for Level IV PNMI Residential Care Facilities.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1
Date: May 11, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a case investigation following allegations of non-compliance related to medication storage and administration procedures.
Complaint Details
This was a complaint investigation triggered by allegations of non-compliance. The CRMA received disciplinary action on 5/19/2023 for failure to follow the company's medication storage policy.
Findings
The facility failed to store medications properly, evidenced by a medication cart with half dissolved medication left unsecured and unattended. The CRMA received disciplinary action for failure to follow company policy on medication storage.
Deficiencies (1)
Failure to use safe and acceptable procedures for medication administration and storage, including unsecured medication left unattended.
Report Facts
Date of inspection: May 11, 2023
Date of disciplinary action: May 19, 2023
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 2
Date: May 11, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as part of a case investigation to assess compliance with medication storage and administration procedures.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related, triggered by a case investigation. The finding was confirmed with CRMA staff and the Administrator’s Assistant during interviews on 5/11/2023.
Findings
The facility failed to store medications properly, evidenced by a medication cart having half dissolved medication in a cup of applesauce left unsecured and unattended on top of the cart.
Deficiencies (2)
Failure to use safe and acceptable procedures for medication administration and storage.
Medications were not kept in their original containers in a locked storage cabinet with separate cubicles for each resident's medications.
Report Facts
Date of inspection: May 11, 2023
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