Brewer Rehab and Living Center

Brewer Center for Health & Rehabilitation, located in Brewer, Maine, has 111 certified beds and usually serves about 101 residents each day, and the facility offers both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, along with specialized nursing home and memory care services. You'll find care for a wide range of needs, including chronic illnesses, stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple trauma, amputations, elective surgeries, and issues with swallowing, with a skilled team of nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language therapists working to help people recover or manage daily life. Residents get around-the-clock nursing and physician services, and the staff provides an average of 4.93 nurse hours per resident per day, which is higher than the state average, even though the nurse turnover rate is also higher than average at 53.9%. Brewer Rehab and Living Center has seen its share of challenges, with 37 deficiencies noted during inspections, including problems related to infection control, nurse aide training and supervision, and respiratory care, but they do have an internal compliance program and anonymous reporting options to try to keep things on track. The center works under the Passport™ approach, which aims to create personalized care plans for every resident, and they offer a mix of daily activities, events, and amenities to help people stay active and social, with visiting hours running from 8am to 8pm and options for virtual visits. The property is managed by Marvin Ostreicher and affiliated with National Health Care Associates, with Vk Health Facilities, LLC listed as the direct owner, and they've been recognized by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and won a technology award for partnering with Circadia Health, plus they're certified as a Great Place to Work, although reviews are mixed, with an average rating of 3.1 from 33 reviewers. You'll find post-acute services like therapy, telehealth, diagnostics, home care, and hospice, with the overall goal to help each resident heal and enjoy the best quality of life possible, and while there have been shortcomings, the center keeps hiring and focusing on recovery in a comprehensive care environment.