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Breakwater Commons

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

100 Commons Drive, Rockland, ME 0484196 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.7/5

based on 6 Google reviews

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5/ 10
high Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (21 vs median 12.0)
  • High staff turnover (75%)
  • High RN turnover (74%)

Bottom 25% in ME · Meets national RN staffing standard · Above recommended total nurse staffing · Very high staff turnover · $11,998 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While some families report excellent, compassionate care and a clean environment, the facility has faced serious allegations regarding medication safety and administrative responsiveness. If you choose this facility, ensure you have a clear plan for medication reconciliation and maintain direct contact with the administration to ensure your requests are being tracked.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

6 reviews on Google
Breakwater Commons receives highly polarized feedback, with some visitors praising the facility's cleanliness and attentive nursing staff, while others report severe medical errors and administrative failures. Families report both exceptional, compassionate care for long-term residents and significant concerns regarding medication management and responsiveness to record requests.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff6.0Clean10.0ActivitiesN/AMeds1.0MemoryN/AComms4.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Attentive and compassionate nursing staff
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Thorough physical therapy services
  • Proactive communication regarding resident status

Concerns

  • Serious medication errors and lack of administrative follow-up (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2345.02024(1)3.02025(4)5.02026(1)

Distribution · 6 analyzed

5
4
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
2

How They Respond to Reviews

100%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed you are very active in responding to feedback online; how do you use that resident and family input to drive improvements in your day-to-day operations?
  • 2Given the recent focus on medication safety in the industry, could you walk me through the specific protocols and double-check systems you have in place to ensure accuracy for residents?
  • 3With your staffing rating being quite strong, how do you ensure that the nursing team remains consistent and available to address family concerns promptly?
  • 4I see there have been some recent health inspection findings; what specific steps is the leadership team taking right now to address those areas and improve the facility's overall rating?
  • 5Beyond the physical therapy services, what does a typical day look like for residents in terms of social engagement and activities to keep them active and connected?
  • 6How do you handle communication with families when there is a change in a resident's health status, and what is your process for ensuring those updates are thorough and timely?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The nursing staff was attentive, therapy was thorough, and housekeeping came into the room daily to clean.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

I was notified of changes in her status in a timely manner and kept abreast of her condition.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

I was in this facility for only 6 days when they gave me a drug that I was clearly allergic. I ended up in the ICU for 5 days.

Rehab patient · 2025☆☆☆☆
Source: 6 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.92hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.80hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
70%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
63%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

7

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Mixed Results

5

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility44.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
44.4%
US
14.4%
ME
25.3%
Knox
14.6%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility32.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
32.8%
US
15.3%
ME
26.9%
Knox
17.4%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility31.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
31.2%
US
19.4%
ME
29.2%
Knox
22.1%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.7%
Better than Avg
Here
98.7%
US
93.4%
ME
91.4%
Knox
93.4%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility18.6%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
18.6%
US
19.5%
ME
17.3%
Knox
25.7%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.7%
Better than Avg
Here
10.7%
US
12.1%
ME
11.2%
Knox
17.0%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility85.9%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
85.9%
US
81.8%
ME
71.7%
Knox
86.4%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility69.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
69.7%
US
79.8%
ME
74.5%
Knox
77.4%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.9%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
1.9%
US
1.6%
ME
1.3%
Knox
2.2%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

13deficiencies
2penalties
Above state avg (11.3)
27 complaint-triggered
$11,998 in fines

Breakwater Commons has recurring problems with care planning, infection control, and emergency preparedness, with families filing 26 complaints that triggered federal investigations. The facility repeatedly struggles with maintaining a safe environment, proper medical documentation, and medication management, with some issues persisting across multiple surveys. While most deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated violations in core care areas suggests ongoing quality concerns families should investigate thoroughly.

Apr 9, 2026Routine
21
0004Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0609Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0628Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

0655Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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

0755Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0842Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0578Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

0636Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0699Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0211Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0222Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0223Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

0321Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0511Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Apr 9, 2026Complaint
1
0657Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

May 28, 2025Complaint
5
0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0865Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

0940Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

Jan 23, 2025Routine
17
0039Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0578Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

0657Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0684Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0695Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0947Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

0730Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

0868Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0883Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

0887Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

0222Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0351Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Jan 23, 2025Complaint
4
0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0656Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0637Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Nov 12, 2024Complaint
2
0557Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

0812Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Aug 28, 2023

$3,529

Fine

Aug 7, 2023

$8,469

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Breakwater Commons

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Breakwater Commons Operations, LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Breshnahan, Richard5% or Greater Security InterestCross, Royce5% or Greater Security InterestHarstad, Paul5% or Greater Security InterestChadwick, CarlW-2 Managing EmployeeCyr, GlenOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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