Brentwood Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (17 vs median 12.0)
- High staff turnover (58%)
Below average in ME · Below recommended RN staffing · Below chain average · No penalties on record
What this means for your family
Brentwood offers a highly regarded rehabilitation program with a compassionate, friendly staff that many families appreciate. However, because multiple reviewers have reported serious medication management errors and communication gaps, it is critical that you remain highly involved in your loved one's daily care and medication schedule if you choose this facility.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
98 reviews on Google“Brentwood Center for Health & Rehabilitation receives frequent praise for its warm, attentive nursing staff and effective rehabilitation therapy teams. However, families should be aware of serious, recurring concerns regarding medication management and communication, with several reviewers reporting life-threatening medical errors and neglect. While the facility is often described as clean and welcoming, some visitors note that the building itself is aging and in need of updates.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Warm, attentive nursing and CNA staff
- Effective physical and occupational therapy
- Clean, secure, and welcoming environment
- Helpful and compassionate administrative team
Concerns
- Medication management errors and neglect (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Poor communication with families regarding health status (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Aging facility infrastructure and outdated equipment (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Inconsistent quality of meals (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 89 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed some families have expressed a desire for more frequent updates regarding their loved ones' health status; what is your standard process for communicating changes in condition to families?
- 2Given the importance of medication safety, could you walk me through the double-check protocols your nursing team uses to ensure accuracy during medication administration?
- 3I see that the facility has been around for some time; what is your current plan for facility upgrades or equipment maintenance to ensure the environment remains comfortable for residents?
- 4We’ve heard wonderful things about your therapy team, but could you tell us how you work to ensure meal quality and variety remain consistent for residents with different dietary needs?
- 5With 78 residents, how does your team balance the need for personalized care with the daily schedule to ensure every resident feels truly seen and supported?
- 6I appreciate that your team engages with feedback online; how do you use family input to make tangible improvements to the daily experience here?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The nursing staff made a very difficult time easier. They were wonderful to me. The physical and occupational therapy was amazing and made my return home possible!”
“My 97 year old mother is in rehab at Brentwood. She’s very happy there. (I’m a little surprised because she’s pretty picky). She loves the staff.”
“If your loved one is here take them out immediately! My moms blood pressure was 202/103 she was dehydrated and she had a UTI and was neglected beyond belief!”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility has significant concerns with families filing eight complaint-triggered deficiencies, most recently citing problems with resident assessments, care planning, and pressure ulcer prevention. The facility shows recurring issues across care planning, fire safety systems, and medication management that persist across multiple surveys from 2019 to 2024. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated problems in core care areas suggests ongoing quality challenges that warrant careful consideration.
Mar 4, 2026Routine13
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.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
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.
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.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.
Mar 4, 2026Complaint2
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
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.
Jan 6, 2026Complaint5
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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.
Administration Deficiencies
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
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
Nov 14, 2025Complaint3
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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.
Dec 4, 2024Routine18
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
May 18, 2022Routine5
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Brentwood Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC
for profit
Chain Affiliation
National Health Care Associates
43 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 36 of 43
Ownership & Management
Owners
Vk Health Facilities LLC
Owner · Organization
Marvin Ostreicher Family Trust 2012
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Meridian Capital Foundation
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Mso Associates LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Susan Ostreicher Family Trust 2012
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Ventas Nhv Fund
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Bokow, Barry
Owner (parent company)
Geffner, Ira
Owner (parent company)
Gluck, Robert
Owner (parent company)
Lobell, Jonah
Owner (parent company)
Lowinger, Ben
Owner (parent company)
Lowinger, Joseph
Owner (parent company)
Ostreicher, David
Owner (parent company)
Ostreicher, Marc
Owner (parent company)
Ostreicher, Marvin
Owner (parent company)
Ostreicher, Susan
Owner (parent company)
Schoor, Kalman
Owner (parent company)
Steg, Yitzchok
Owner (parent company)
Weinstock, Abraham
Owner (parent company)
David, Albert
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Shaya-Mograby, Moshe
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
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