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HomeMaineBreakwater Commons

Breakwater Commons

100 Commons Drive, Rockland, ME 048412073016810
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
96
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $11,998

How Breakwater Commons Compares in Maine

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Maine. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
ME average
3.1/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
ME average
2.9/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
ME average
4.1/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.89 hrs/day
ME average
4.34 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.87 hrs/day
ME average
1.05 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
68.4%
ME average
46.7%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Maine average of 3.1/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Maine average of 2.9/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.89 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 4.34.
Reported RN time is 0.87 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 1.05.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
38
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 23, 2025
Most recent cycle
13
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 9, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 25 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,476/mo
Maine median
Private Room
$12,723/mo
Maine median
Knox County 65+
10,780
26.5% of county
County Population
40,729
Knox County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Breakwater Commons is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Rockland, Maine with 96 certified beds. It has been operating since 1993. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
96
Avg Residents/Day
90.6
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1993
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Knox
Last Inspection
Apr 9, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
13
Weighted Score
113.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (57)

F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Apr 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0628Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Apr 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Apr 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Apr 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0578Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Apr 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0636Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0699Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Apr 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0690Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: May 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0865Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0940Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0578Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jan 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Jan 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0947Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0637Potential for Harm

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Survey: Jan 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0730Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 27 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$11,998
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineAug 28, 2023
$3,529
FineAug 7, 2023
$8,469

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide3.42 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.59 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.87 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.89 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.56 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.07 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
68.4%
RN Turnover
54.2%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (10)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BREAKWATER COMMONS OPERATIONS, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Sep 1, 2021
BRESHNAHAN, RICHARD5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTIndividualN/AJul 19, 2023
CROSS, ROYCE5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTIndividualN/AJul 19, 2023
HARSTAD, PAUL5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTIndividualN/AJul 19, 2023
CHADWICK, CARLW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 19, 2023
CYR, GLENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 19, 2023
ORESTIS, JOHNCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 19, 2023
RICHARDS, MARYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 19, 2023
TYLER, MICHAELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 19, 2023
URY, WILLIAMCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 19, 2023

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Breakwater Commons and nearby alternatives.

All Maine facilities
Breakwater Commons
Rockland, MECurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $11,998
Windward Gardens
Camden, ME7.1 mi
CMS
N/A
Health
N/A
Staffing
N/A
Recorded fines: None
Cove's Edge INC
Damariscotta, ME21.6 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Harbor Hill Center
Belfast, ME23.0 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $12,375
Gregory Wing of St Andrews Village
Boothbay Harbor, ME31.0 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Augusta Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC
Augusta, ME34.6 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $10,059
Maine Veterans Home - Augusta
Augusta, ME34.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Breakwater Commons
Rockland, ME · Current facility
—2/52/54/5$11,998
Windward Gardens
Camden, ME
7.1 miN/AN/AN/ANone recorded
Cove's Edge INC
Damariscotta, ME
21.6 mi3/54/51/5None recorded
Harbor Hill Center
Belfast, ME
23.0 mi3/52/55/5$12,375
Gregory Wing of St Andrews Village
Boothbay Harbor, ME
31.0 mi3/53/53/5None recorded
Augusta Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC
Augusta, ME
34.6 mi3/53/54/5$10,059
Maine Veterans Home - Augusta
Augusta, ME
34.9 mi5/54/55/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Breakwater Commons?▾
Breakwater Commons has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Breakwater Commons cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Maine is $11,476/month for a semi-private room and $12,723/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Breakwater Commons participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Breakwater Commons had any health inspection violations?▾
Breakwater Commons had 13 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 9, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $11,998.
What are the staffing levels at Breakwater Commons?▾
Breakwater Commons provides 4.89 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.87 RN hours, 0.59 LPN hours, and 3.42 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 68.4%.
How many beds does Breakwater Commons have?▾
Breakwater Commons has 96 certified beds with an average of 90.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 94% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Breakwater Commons?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Maine. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.