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Brewer Center For Health & Rehabilitation

74 Parkway South, Brewer, ME 04412

Memory Care Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $6,688

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $6,688
  • Average State Price: $6,725
  • Average National Price: $5,673


  • Brewer Center For Health & Rehabilitation Description

    Brewer Center For Health & Rehabilitation is a community that offers memory care, nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the small town of Brewer, Maine. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 making it the 3rd highest rated community in the city out of 3 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 1 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    7.1
    Brewer Center For Health & Rehabilitation
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 40 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 3 out of 3 communities in Brewer
  • Ranking in State: 140 out of 181 communities in ME
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Summary of Reviews:

    • Several reviews report serious concerns about the quality of care, including verbal abuse by staff, neglect of patients' medical needs such as incorrect or delayed medication, and loss of personal items.
    • Some positive feedback highlights efficient check-in processes and the kindness and accommodation of some staff members.
    • Concerns are raised about the administration of medication, with reports of wrong medications being given and antibiotics not administered on time.
    • Physical and Occupational Therapy services receive praise for their quality and effectiveness in aiding recovery.
    • Negative experiences include poor food quality, difficulty sleeping due to noise, and a lack of responsiveness from staff to patients' needs.
    • There are reports of a lack of respect and care from the management towards both residents and employees, leading to dissatisfaction and disappointment.
    • One review directly blames the facility for a patient's death due to alleged negligence and lack of proper medical care.
    • Despite some positive individual experiences, the overall sentiment suggests significant room for improvement in patient care, staff professionalism, and facility management.


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    Health

    24 Hour Skilled Nursing Care

    Accelerated Care Plus (ACP)

    Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care

    Amputee Rehabilitation

    Cardiac Recovery

    Case Management


    Services

    Caregiver

    Daily Laundry, Housekeeping, Maintenance Services

    Emotional Support

    Family Communication

    Family Counseling and Education

    Family Support Counseling


    Activities

    Activity Programs

    Aromatherapy

    Arts and Crafts

    Baking

    Community Trips

    Exercise Groups


    Community Amenities

    Beauty Shops

    Daily Laundry

    Enclosed Courtyard

    Family Room

    Housekeeping

    Large Outdoor Courtyard


    Room Amenities

    Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

    Bedside TV

    Cable

    Electric Beds

    Flat Panel TVs and Cable/Satellite Service

    Free Wi-Fi


    Dining

    Enhanced Dining Services

    Nutritional Needs Management

    Nutrition Services

    Restaurants

    Room Service


    Pet

    Pet Therapy



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 1
    Health inspection rating: 1
    Staffing rating: 4
    Quality measure rating: 2
    Long-term quality measure rating: 1
    Short-term quality measure rating: 2


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Dec. 4, 1989
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 111
    Total current residents: 100
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 19
    Number of substantiated complaints: 15
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 3
    Total cost of fines: $24083


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-11-01 2022-11-16 D Egress Deficiencies Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    2022-11-01 2022-11-16 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2022-11-01 2022-11-16 D Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2022-11-01 2022-11-16 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
    2021-10-05 2021-10-05 D Egress Deficiencies Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    2021-10-05 2021-10-15 D Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2021-10-05 2021-10-05 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
    2021-10-05 2021-10-05 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-06-07 2023-07-11 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2023-03-07 2023-02-03 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2023-02-22 2023-03-28 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    2022-12-28 2023-01-31 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2022-12-28 2023-01-31 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    2022-12-28 2023-02-06 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    2022-11-03 2022-12-06 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2022-11-03 2022-12-06 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
    2022-11-03 2022-12-06 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
    2022-11-03 2022-12-06 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    2022-11-03 2022-12-06 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    2022-11-03 2022-11-03 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2022-06-22 2022-07-12 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2022-06-07 2022-07-18 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2021-08-03 2021-08-27 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2021-10-07 2021-11-08 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2021-06-22 2021-08-03 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2021-06-02 2021-07-12 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    2021-06-02 2021-07-12 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    2021-06-02 2021-07-12 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    2021-03-04 2021-04-09 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
    2020-12-14 2021-01-11 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
    2020-12-14 2021-01-11 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
    2020-12-14 2021-01-11 G Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    2020-10-28 2020-12-03 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2020-08-31 2020-10-02 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2020-08-31 2020-10-02 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2020-08-31 2020-10-02 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2020-08-31 2020-10-02 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    2020-08-18 2020-09-21 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2019-09-25 2019-10-18 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    2019-09-25 2019-10-18 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2019-09-25 2019-10-18 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    2019-09-25 2019-10-18 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
    2019-09-25 2019-10-18 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2020-12-14 $7,345
    2022-11-03 $8,090
    2023-02-22 $8,648

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Brewer which is 1.2 miles away and has a population of 9,232 (very small town).
    • The average income is $62,887, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 73
      • Low Temperature: 23
      • Average Temperature: 47.8
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 125 days of rain, 53 days of snow and 185 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.0 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 3.7 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.43 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 2.4 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.77 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.13 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 258.0, Moderate Days 14.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Hannaford
    0.2 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    1.1 miles away
    Shaw's
    1.4 miles away
    Sam's Club
    3.5 miles away
    Natural Living Center
    4.5 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Shaw's
    1.4 miles away
    Beal College
    1.6 miles away
    Parking Garage
    1.6 miles away
    Bangor Depot
    1.6 miles away
    Buck & Third
    1.7 miles away

    Banks

    Brewer Federal Credit Union
    0.9 miles away
    Bnagor Savings Bank
    1.4 miles away
    TD Bank
    1.5 miles away
    Camden National Bank
    1.6 miles away
    AcadiaFCU
    3.3 miles away

    Hospitals

    Eastern Maine Medical Center
    1.7 miles away
    Saint Joseph Hospital
    2.4 miles away
    Dorothea Dix Phychiatric Center
    2.7 miles away
    Acadia Hospital
    2.7 miles away
    Ross Manor
    3.4 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    1.6 miles away
    Miller Drug
    1.8 miles away
    Rite Aid
    2.6 miles away
    Hannaford
    3.3 miles away
    Bangor Drug
    3.3 miles away

    Dentists

    Bangor Family Dentistry
    1.7 miles away
    Hampden Family Dentristy
    4.9 miles away

    Parks

    Sherwood Forest Park
    0.7 miles away
    Fishermans Park
    1.0 miles away
    Brewer Waterfront
    1.1 miles away
    Washington Street Park
    1.2 miles away
    Eastern Park
    1.2 miles away

    None Found

    None Found

    Culture

    Brewer Auditorium
    0.5 miles away
    Cyrus Pavilion Theatre
    9.1 miles away
    Hauck Auditorium
    9.3 miles away
    Hutchins Concert Hall
    9.3 miles away

    Restaurants

    Yoshi
    0.3 miles away
    Pizza Hut
    0.6 miles away
    Ruby Tuesday
    1.0 miles away
    Geaghan's Pub & Craft Brewery
    1.2 miles away
    China Harbor
    1.3 miles away

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