Brentwood Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC
370 Portland Street, Yarmouth, ME 04096 · Cumberland County · (207) 846-9021
78 certified beds, about 71 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1992
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
1 of 5
Health inspections
1 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
3 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 205079 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 4, 2026, inspectors cited 13 health deficiencies (the Maine average is 10.8, the national average 9.2).
None of its 33 health citations since May 2022 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.03 hours per resident per day, against 4.34 across Maine and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.80 of those hours.
55.7% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Maine average 46.7%).
CMS links it to National Health Care Associates, an affiliated group of 42 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
305/22
912/24
311/25
501/26
1303/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 33 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
11D
20E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
1B
0C
March 4, 2026Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 13 citations
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, the facility failed to adequately maintain the facility in good repair and sanitary condition for 4 of 4 Units. (Passport, LTC both Long Hall and Short Hall, Eagle, and Sebago).
- E Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to ensure written bed hold and transfer/discharge notices were provided to the resident or their legal representative for a facility-initiated transfer/discharge for 2 of 3 sampled residents transferred/discharged to an acute care facility (Residents #8, #9). In addition, the facility failed to ensure residents had a discharge summary which included recapitulation of the resident's stay, diagnoses, course of illness/treatment or therapy, and reconciliation of all pre-discharge medications with the resident's post-discharge medications (both prescribed and over-the-counter) for 2 of 6 residents reviewed for transfer discharge. (Residents #96 and #97)
- E Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to review and revise the care plans by an interdisciplinary team (IDT), that included, to the extent possible, participation of the residents and/or his/her representative after each assessment for 3 of 24 residents reviewed for care planning (Residents #7, #66, and #68).
- E Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that the resident's environment was free of accident hazards related to broken floor heaters for 2 of 3 days of survey.
- E Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure sufficient direct care staff were scheduled and on duty to meet the needs of all residents residing in the facility. This has the potential to affect all residents needing assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL's).
- E Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased 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 reconciliation and failed to ensure that two people who are authorized to administer medications signed the Shift Count page indicating that they counted all controlled substances at the change of shift for multiple shifts, on 4 of 4 medication cart narcotic bound books reviewed (Eagle unit, Passport unit Short Hall and Kitchen Hall).
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to adequately date and properly dispose of open medications according to manufacturer specifications and failed to ensure expired medications were removed from the supply available for use for 3 of 3 medication carts observed (Eagle, Passport and Kitchen hall medication carts), and 1 of 4 medication rooms observed (Sebago Unit), and the facility's Pixis machine (an automated, secure, medication dispensing cabinet used to manage, store, and track pharmaceuticals).
- E Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to ensure physician orders were organized and updated to reflect resident's current needs by failing to discontinue inactive physician orders for 2 of 7 sampled residents. (Resident #5 and #23)
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and policy reviews the facility failed to maintain an Infection Control Program designed to help prevent the cross contamination and/or development of infection for residents requiring Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP), failing to wear correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during tracheostomy care, and failing to properly label and store urinal collection devices for 2 of 3 days of survey, on 3 of 3 units (Residents #7, #9, and #73).
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure a resident's call bell was within reach for 1 of 1 sampled resident for 2 of 3 days of survey (Resident #59).
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to provide respiratory care as ordered by the Provider and failed to ensure the plan of care was updated in the area of Oxygen for 1 of 3 residents sampled for respiratory care (Resident #5).
- D Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Inspectors wroteBased on performance evaluation reviews and interviews, the facility failed to complete an annual performance evaluation, at least every 12 months, for 1 of 5 sampled employees. (Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #4)
- D Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Inspectors wroteBased on Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) employee education record review and interview, the facility failed to monitor and ensure that the CNA attended the mandatory yearly dementia, abuse and neglect, and residents rights training for 1 of 5 CNA's reviewed. (CNA#2)
January 6, 2026Complaint inspection · 5 citations
- E Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to accurately assess, coordinate care with a physician, and document a residents wound for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for wound care from 11/30/25 to 1/5/26. (Resident #1).
- E Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to notify the physician, obtain physician orders, and care plan for a resident was admitted to facility (November) with a pressure ulcer to January for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for wound care (Resident #1).
- E Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that clinical records were complete and contained accurate information for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for wound care. (Resident #2)
- E Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, review of the plan of correction, and interviews, the facility's quality assurance committee failed to ensure that the plan of correction for identified deficiencies from the survey, dated 10/20/25, were effective in the areas of deficiencies for Quality of Care related for pressure ulcers and Resident Records - Identifiable Information. Deficiencies for Quality of Care related for pressure ulcers and Resident Records - Identifiable Information were again identified during complaints survey dated 1/6/26.
- D Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure a baseline care plan was developed and implemented within 48 hours that included the instructions needed to provide minimum healthcare information necessary to properly care for 1 of 4 sampled residents reviewed for wound care (Resident #1).
November 14, 2025Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- E Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that a care plan was developed for 2 of 3 sampled residents reviewed for wound care (Resident #2 and #3).
- E Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to obtain physician orders for wound care, for 2 of 3 residents reviewed for wound care (Resident #1 and #2).
- E Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure that clinical records were complete and contained accurate information for 2 of 3 residents reviewed for wound care (Resident #1 and #3).
December 4, 2024Standard inspection · 9 citations
- E Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased 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 pain management for 2 of 4 residents observed for medication administration (Resident #51 and #170).
- E Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased 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 reconciliation by failed to ensure that two people who are authorized to administer medications signed the Shift Count page indicating that they counted all controlled substances at the change of shift for multiple shifts reviewed between 9/25/24 through 2/3/24 on 5 of 5 units.
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, the facility failed to remove expired medications from the supply available for use in 1 of 4 medication carts observed (Sebago unit) and failed to properly secure medications on 1 of 4 units (Eagle unit).
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased 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 undated meat, moderate level of staining on ceiling tiles (17), dirty equipment.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, the facility failed to adequately maintain maintenance services necessary to maintain the facility in good repair and sanitary condition for three of three units.
- D Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased 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 medications (Resident #121).
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased 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 residents observed during medication administration review. (#170)
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased 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 disease and infection related to hand hygiene for 1 of 2 medication administration observations (Eagle unit) for 1 of 3 days of survey. (12/2/24)
- B Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Inspectors wroteBased 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 reviewed with employment greater than 1 year. (CNA#1 and CNA#2)
May 18, 2022Standard inspection · 3 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased 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 and maintained according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Services, Food and Drug Administration Food Code, for 1 of 2 kitchen observation days of survey, and 3 of 4 months of dishwasher temperature logs reviewed.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased 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 residents reviewed. (#16)
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased 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 rooms on 1 of 3 days of survey.
Fire safety inspections
13 fire safety citations on file: 2 on March 4, 2026, 9 on December 4, 2024, 2 on May 18, 2022.
Every fire safety citation13 citations
- D 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.
- C Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.
- F Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
- F Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- F Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D 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.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.03 | 4.34 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.80 | 1.05 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.69 | 3.92 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.46 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.77 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 55.7% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 35.7% | 40.2% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.91 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.17 on weekdays and 3.69 on weekends, 12% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 15.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.15 in April to June 2025 to 4.03 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.03 | 0.80 | 4.17 | 3.69 | 15.0% | 1 of 90 | 71 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.00 | 0.73 | 4.18 | 3.55 | 17.4% | 0 of 92 | 70 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.93 | 0.75 | 4.13 | 3.43 | 14.7% | 0 of 92 | 70 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.15 | 0.87 | 4.35 | 3.65 | 15.3% | 0 of 91 | 70 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Maine, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.35 | 1.06 | 4.52 | 3.95 | 9.2% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Maine | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 22.6 | 24.4 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.9 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.5 | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.9 | 4.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 23.7 | 25.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.9 | 4.3 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 33.8 | 20.2 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 26.4 | 20.8 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 14.0 | 16.1 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.4 | 2.0 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: VK YARMOUTH LLC. CMS links this home to National Health Care Associates, a group of 42 nursing homes averaging 3.2 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vk Health Facilities LLC | Direct ownership interest | Organization | 01/28/2013 | |
| Marvin Ostreicher Family Trust 2012 | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 01/28/2013 | |
| Meridian Capital Foundation | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 01/28/2013 | |
| Mso Associates LLC | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 01/28/2013 | |
| Susan Ostreicher Family Trust 2012 | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 01/28/2013 | |
| Ventas Nhv Fund | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 01/28/2013 | |
| Bokow, Barry | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 01/28/2013 | |
| Geffner, Ira | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 01/28/2013 | |
| Gluck, Robert | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 01/28/2013 | |
| Lobell, Jonah | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 01/28/2013 | |
| Lowinger, Ben | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 01/28/2013 | |
| Lowinger, Joseph | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 01/28/2013 | |
| Ostreicher, David | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 01/28/2013 | |
| Ostreicher, Marc | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 01/28/2013 | |
| Ostreicher, Marvin | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 01/28/2013 | |
| Ostreicher, Susan | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 01/28/2013 | |
| Schoor, Kalman | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 01/28/2013 | |
| Steg, Yitzchok | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 01/28/2013 | |
| Weinstock, Abraham | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 01/28/2013 | |
| Bokow, Barry | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2016 | |
| Gilmartin, Thomas | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2016 | |
| Ostreicher, Marvin | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/28/2013 | |
| Powers, Charlene | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/21/2024 | |
| Ventura, Jose | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/01/2025 | |
| David, Albert | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 11/28/2025 | |
| Shaya-Mograby, Moshe | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 11/28/2025 | |
| Barry Bokow 2012 Family Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 08/07/2020 | |
| Bpb Ventures LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 08/07/2020 | |
| Cedar Hill Ng Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/14/2025 | |
| Impact Health PC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 06/01/2025 | |
| Juniper Ng Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/14/2025 | |
| Marvin Ostreicher Family Trust 2012 | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 11/28/2025 | |
| National Health Care Associates Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/28/2013 | |
| Oak Drive Ng Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/14/2025 | |
| Preferred Professional Services LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/28/2013 | |
| Preferred Therapy Solutions LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/28/2013 | |
| Rolling Hill Ng Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/14/2025 | |
| Susan Ostreicher Family Trust 2012 | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 11/28/2025 | |
| Almeida, Elizabeth | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/28/2013 | |
| Bokow, Barry | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2016 | |
| Bokow, Michael | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 09/30/2015 | |
| Gilmartin, Thomas | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2016 | |
| Lopiansky, Rebecca | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/14/2025 | |
| Ostreicher, David | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/14/2025 | |
| Ostreicher, Marc | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/14/2025 | |
| Ostreicher, Marvin | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/28/2013 | |
| Ostreicher, Susan | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/28/2013 | |
| Powers, Charlene | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/15/2025 | |
| Steg, Shayna | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/14/2025 | |
| Ventura, Jose | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/15/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 10 problems in this area, most recently on March 4, 2026: "Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on March 4, 2026: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on March 4, 2026: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on March 4, 2026: "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."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.69 hours per resident per day, below the Maine average of 3.92.
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- Cedars Nursing Care Center Portland, 7.9 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 23 citations
- Seaside Healthcare LLC Portland, 8.3 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 22 citations
- Barron Center Portland, 10.2 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 19 citations
- Pinnacle Health & Rehab at South Portland So Portland, 11.3 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 25 citations
Maine contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- Inspections and complaints: Maine DHHS Division of Licensing and Certification, Nursing Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, (800) 499-0229. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Maine DLC Licensed Provider Search, where Maine publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Brentwood Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Brentwood Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Brentwood Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC get at its last inspection?
- 13 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on March 4, 2026. The Maine average is 10.8.
- Has Brentwood Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Brentwood Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Brentwood Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC?
- CMS lists 50 owners and managers, and links the home to National Health Care Associates. Legal business name: VK YARMOUTH LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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