CMS data snapshot: July 2026
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.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
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.
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.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
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.
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
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.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
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.
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.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
+ 27 more deficiencies
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BREAKWATER COMMONS OPERATIONS, LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Sep 1, 2021 |
| BRESHNAHAN, RICHARD | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Jul 19, 2023 |
| CROSS, ROYCE | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Jul 19, 2023 |
| HARSTAD, PAUL | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Jul 19, 2023 |
| CHADWICK, CARL | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Jul 19, 2023 |
| CYR, GLEN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jul 19, 2023 |
| ORESTIS, JOHN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jul 19, 2023 |
| RICHARDS, MARY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jul 19, 2023 |
| TYLER, MICHAEL | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jul 19, 2023 |
| URY, WILLIAM | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jul 19, 2023 |
Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Breakwater Commons and nearby alternatives.
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