BRENTWOOD CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION, LLC
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Brentwood Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC has a Trust Grade of B, indicating it is a good choice among nursing homes. It ranks #18 out of 77 facilities in Maine, placing it in the top half of the state, and #5 out of 17 in Cumberland County, meaning only a few local options are better. However, the facility is experiencing a worsening trend, with issues increasing from 5 in 2022 to 9 in 2024. Staffing is rated 4 out of 5 stars, but the turnover rate of 52% is average compared to the state average of 49%. While there have been no fines, which is a positive sign, recent inspector findings revealed concerns such as medication management issues, where staff did not ensure residents swallowed their medications and failed to properly document controlled substances, highlighting areas that need improvement. Overall, Brentwood has strengths in its trust grade and staffing ratings, but the recent decline in compliance and specific incidents should be carefully considered by families.
- Trust Score
- B
- In Maine
- #18/77
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 52% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Maine facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 52 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than average for Maine. RNs are trained to catch health problems early.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 21 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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4-Star Staffing Rating · Above-average nurse staffing levels
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, fire safety.
The Bad
Near Maine avg (46%)
Higher turnover may affect care consistency
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 21 deficiencies on record
Dec 2024
9 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, the facility failed to adequately maintain maintenance services necessary to maintain the facility in goo...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medication Errors
(Tag F0758)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that as needed (PRN) psychotropic medication orders were limited to 14 days, for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medicat...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review, observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure the Medication Administration Record (MAR) was accurately documented for removing a Lidocaine patch for 1 of 4 resident...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to maintain an Infection Control Program designed to provide a sanitary environment to help prevent the development and transmission of diseas...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0658
(Tag F0658)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observations, record reviews, interviews, and facility policy, the facility staff failed to provide care in accordance with professional standards of quality in the areas of medication and pa...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pharmacy Services
(Tag F0755)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review, observations and interviews the facility failed to establish a system of records of receipt and disposition of all controlled drugs in sufficient detail to enable an accurate r...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
2. On 12/2/24 at 10:06 a.m. a surveyor observed an unlocked and unattended medication cart located in the Eagle Unit hallway for approximately 2 minutes. Observation of residents nearby. At 10:08 a.m....
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observations, interviews, and document review, the facility failed to ensure the kitchen was maintained in a clean and sanitary manner for undated and unlabeled food, 2 trays of unlabeled and...
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MINOR
(B)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Deficiency F0730
(Tag F0730)
Minor procedural issue · This affected multiple residents
Based on review of annual evaluations and interviews, the facility failed to complete a annual performance evaluation for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) at least every 12 months, for 2 of 5 CNA's ...
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Nov 2022
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Notification of Changes
(Tag F0580)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that a resident's representative was notified of an incident resulting in a fall and failed to follow its own Accident/Incident Pol...
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May 2022
4 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure that a care plan was updated to reflect the resident's current need in the area of Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation status for 1 of 1 ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interviews, observations and record review the facility failed to ensure that the resident's environment was free of accident hazards when a broken outlet cover was observed in a resident's r...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to store medication according to manufacturer specifications for Acidophilous in 3 of 5 medication carts observed (Skilled Nursing Facility (S...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observations, interviews, review of the facility's Dishwasher Temperature Log, and the facility's Dish Machine Use policy, the facility failed to ensure dishwasher temperatures were monitored...
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Jul 2019
7 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0645
(Tag F0645)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure that 1 of 1residents with a specialized mental health diagnosis, whose stay was expected to exceed 30 days, had been referred to the...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that hot water temperatures, accessible to residents, did no...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations and interview, the facility failed to serve food in a sanitary manner and failed to ensure the kitchen was maintained in a clean and sanitary manner for the ice machine, kitchen ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. During a medical record review of Resident #31, the Minimum Data Set (MDS) admission assessment dated [DATE] and the Quarterl...
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MINOR
(C)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Transfer Notice
(Tag F0623)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
4. On record review, the surveyor noticed that Resident #10 transferred to an acute care facility on 7/17/19 for treatment of cough, confusion and shaking. The surveyor could not locate evidence that ...
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MINOR
(C)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Deficiency F0625
(Tag F0625)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
5. On record review, the surveyor noticed that Resident #10 transferred to an acute care facility on 7/17/19 for treatment of cough, confusion, and shaking. The surveyor could not locate evidence that...
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MINOR
(C)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Deficiency F0947
(Tag F0947)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
Based on review of the Inservice Attendance Log and interview, the facility failed to monitor and ensure that 3 out of 3 randomly selected Certified Nursing Assistant's (C.N.A.'s), attended the requir...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Maine facilities.
- • 21 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
About This Facility
What is Brentwood Center For Health & Rehabilitation, Llc's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns BRENTWOOD CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION, LLC an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is considered above average nationally. Within Maine, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Brentwood Center For Health & Rehabilitation, Llc Staffed?
CMS rates BRENTWOOD CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION, LLC's staffing level at 4 out of 5 stars, which is above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 52%, compared to the Maine average of 46%.
What Have Inspectors Found at Brentwood Center For Health & Rehabilitation, Llc?
State health inspectors documented 21 deficiencies at BRENTWOOD CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION, LLC during 2019 to 2024. These included: 17 with potential for harm and 4 minor or isolated issues.
Who Owns and Operates Brentwood Center For Health & Rehabilitation, Llc?
BRENTWOOD CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION, LLC is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by NATIONAL HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 78 certified beds and approximately 69 residents (about 88% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in YARMOUTH, Maine.
How Does Brentwood Center For Health & Rehabilitation, Llc Compare to Other Maine Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Maine, BRENTWOOD CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION, LLC's overall rating (4 stars) is above the state average of 3.0, staff turnover (52%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Brentwood Center For Health & Rehabilitation, Llc?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Brentwood Center For Health & Rehabilitation, Llc Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, BRENTWOOD CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION, LLC has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 4-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Maine. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Brentwood Center For Health & Rehabilitation, Llc Stick Around?
BRENTWOOD CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION, LLC has a staff turnover rate of 52%, which is 6 percentage points above the Maine average of 46%. Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Brentwood Center For Health & Rehabilitation, Llc Ever Fined?
BRENTWOOD CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION, LLC has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Brentwood Center For Health & Rehabilitation, Llc on Any Federal Watch List?
BRENTWOOD CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION, LLC is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.