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About
Assisted Living Facility
We at Brewer Center for Health & Rehabilitation focus on healing so the joys of daily living can be celebrated. Our center provides post-acute rehabilitation and long-term care services, including a myriad of medical and therapy services. We offer around-the-clock care for those living with chronic illnesses and disabilities. Each day, our skilled, compassionate team strives to help our guests become a better, brighter, and stronger version of themselves.
Location
Brewer Center for Health & Rehabilitation
74 Parkway South, Brewer, ME
04412, United States
Hours
Reviews
3.8
87 reviews
5 stars
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- PCPeggy CaplowNov 6, 20254.0We visited our sister in law Helen Pettit. Had a good short visit. Her husband, Bill Pettit, was our brother, who had lupus and a stroke victim who stayed with you for several years until his passing in Nov 2004. You are more crowded today. A very different place .
- DRDonald RumerySep 28, 20255.0Our visit yesterday was a pleasurable experience. We we're greeted with kindness, followed by professionalism! This facility is clean and orderly. I found my friend/ your resident in great spirits and doing well! Thank you for your service and for all the kindness. Donald Rumery. Columbia Falls Maine
- RSRoy SpanglerSep 6, 20255.0Everyone is competent and so friendly
- KCkimberly ClarkJul 10, 20254.0We were recieved wonderfully and times taken to frees our questions and concerns
- MDMatty DJun 17, 20255.0I feel welcomed and respected every time I walk in and that's how our loved ones are treated at BCHR!
Frequently Asked Questions About Brewer Center for Health & Rehabilitation
What is a skilled nursing facility (SNF)?
A SNF primarily provides care and rehabilitation services for individuals who require nursing care. Our care center provides 24-hour, licensed nursing care.
Care at our center typically includes:
Our Passport™ approach to short-term rehabilitation
Intravenous therapy
Post-surgical stabilization
Pulmonary management
Wound care
Assistance with medications
Aid in a variety of daily living needs, including dressing, bathing, walking, and eating
Additional services offered may include: psychiatric/psychological services, social services, podiatry and optometry, housekeeping and laundry, and personal hygiene services (barber and salon).
Is a skilled nursing facility (SNF) like a hospital?
Hospitals provide a range of diagnostic and treatment services, including emergency and intensive care, surgery, diagnostics and imaging. Stays at hospitals are usually much shorter than in a SNF.
Skilled nursing facilities provide around-the-clock care to individuals in a short-term or long-term setting, including rehabilitation following surgeries, therapy services, and assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing, eating, and dressing. SNFs are staffed by licensed nurses, therapists, and other medical care specialists.
What paperwork is required for admission?
Guests or a responsible party will need to complete an Admission Agreement form with the admissions team within 48 hours of arriving.
Please enquire with our admission team as to which documents you are required to provide copies of.
What are the visiting hours?
While our center doesn’t have restrictive visiting hours like hospitals, we generally suggest 8 am to 8 pm. We welcome all visitors and have several areas throughout our center where guests can comfortably congregate with family and friends.
Can our family pet visit?
Absolutely! We welcome most family pets, including dogs and cats. We may request vaccination records and some breed restrictions may apply.
What should i expect when it comes to meals?
We provide a daily menu based on individual diets and preferences. We also have an “always available menu” for guests who prefer something different. Dietary aides are available to review our guests’ preferences and help make healthy selections that support care goals.
Whenever possible, we invite our guests to dine in a common area rather than in their rooms to enjoy the social benefits of gathering with others.
What should I leave at home?
Please leave valuables, such as jewelry, purses, wallets, and large amounts of money at home or with a loved one. We do not permit electrical items such as extension cords, space heaters, or electric blankets.
What level of privacy can guests expect?
We place a great emphasis on providing a supportive and safe environment, including adequate supervision, while respecting each person’s right to privacy. Common areas are open for all and guest rooms are private spaces.
How soon will therapy or rehabilitation begin?
Our goal is to ensure guests start rehabilitation as soon as possible. Therapy sessions will begin within 24 hours of admission and are offered up to seven days a week, based on individual care plans.
Are patients able to spend a night at home?
Short-term Medicare and Managed Care/Insurance Patients – During short-term stays, guests are permitted to leave the facility for special occasions (eg. a wedding, funeral, or special religious event), although not overnight.
Long-term Medicaid Patients – Long-term guests are allowed a leave of absence (LOA) based on the Medicaid allowable time. LOAs are reviewed and approved by our medical team to determine the safety of the time away and coordinate any plans to accommodate our guests’ care needs while they are away.
Private Pay Patients – These guests have no restrictions.
Who will be my doctor? When does the doctor visit?
We have several physicians who visit our guests within 48 hours of their arrival. They also make weekly rounds. If a guest prefers to use an existing primary care physician, our center staff will help them with the guidelines we’re required to follow to accommodate their request.
Our center also has nurse practitioners onsite and 24/7 on-call care staff. Our guest rooms may also include FDA-approved remote monitoring devices that monitor guests’ vitals 24/7. These devices are monitored by a team of RNs who can communicate with physicians and nurse practitioners if there are changes that need to be addressed.
Will i have a voice in my care plan?
It is every patient’s legal right to make their own choices about the care they receive, activities they participate in, and other aspects of their life while staying with us. A resident council, which is a self-governed body in our center, provides our guests with an opportunity to address any concerns.
When it comes to decisions around medical treatment, some guests can opt to give decision-making responsibilities to a loved one, such as a spouse, adult child, or other legally-designated person.
How long will guests stay at the center under their SNF benefit?
Each guest’s length of stay depends on their individual care plan and how they progress through therapy. Please note that insurance-approved days and coverage criteria apply. We will communicate with our guests or their designated caregiver regarding coverage throughout their stay.
How can guests leave the center?
When it comes to helping our guests return home or to another care setting, we closely monitor their progress and assess their requirements with activities of daily living. When appropriate, we support each of our guests with our Passport™ approach, including our Passport to Home program, to ensure a safe return home and continued treatment as needed.
Learn more about how we support the safe transition home with our Passport to Home Program.
What happens when it's time to go home?
As part of our commitment to providing a continuum of care through our Passport to Home program, our guests receive a phone call from a nurse within 24-48 hours of returning home. We’ll make sure they have everything they need to remain home safely and avoid complications, including a virtual visits with our Passport to Home Nurse Practitioners, continued therapy as needed.
Learn more about how we support the safe transition home with our Passport to Home Program.
What types of care and services does Brewer Center for Health & Rehabilitation provide?
Brewer Center offers 24-hour licensed nursing care including skilled nursing, rehabilitation therapies, intravenous therapy, pulmonary management, wound care, medication assistance, and help with daily living activities. Additional services include psychiatric, social services, podiatry, optometry, housekeeping, laundry, and personal hygiene services.
Is Brewer Center for Health & Rehabilitation the same as a hospital?
No. Unlike hospitals that offer diagnostic, emergency, and surgical services, Brewer Center provides around-the-clock skilled nursing and rehabilitation care typically for short-term or long-term stays, focusing on therapy and assistance with daily living.
What are the visiting hours at Brewer Center?
While there are no strict visiting hours, it is generally recommended that visitors come between 8 am and 8 pm. The center provides several comfortable areas where visitors can meet with family and friends.
Can family pets visit guests at Brewer Center?
Yes, most family pets including dogs and cats are welcome at Brewer Center. Vaccination records may be requested, and some breed restrictions could apply.
What can guests expect regarding meals at the center?
The center offers daily menus tailored to individual diets and preferences, plus an always available menu for variety. Dietary aides assist guests in making healthy choices, and guests are encouraged to dine communally for social interaction.
How soon does rehabilitation or therapy begin after admission?
Therapy sessions typically begin within 24 hours of admission and are available up to seven days a week according to each guest's care plan.
Are guests allowed to leave the center for overnight stays?
Short-term patients can leave for special occasions but not overnight. Long-term Medicaid patients may have approved leave of absences, and private pay patients have no restrictions.
What nearby healthcare facilities can assist visitors or family members?
Nearby healthcare options include Brewer Rehabilitation And Living Center, a hospital and surgical center, and Penobscot Community Health, a local hospital and health center.
Where can guests or visitors find nearby pharmacies or grocery stores?
Hannaford Supermarkets and Hannaford Pharmacy are nearby and convenient for guests and visitors needing groceries, prescriptions, or retail pharmacy services.
Are there entertainment or community facilities near Brewer Center for visitors to enjoy?
Yes, the Brewer Theatre offers arts and entertainment events nearby and Coffin Field provides a local stadium and activity space, which guests and visitors might enjoy before or after their visit.