Breakwater Commons
Rockland, ME · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 205124) · 96 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $3,529
Phone: (207) 301-6810 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Breakwater Commons an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below Maine's state average of 3.09. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Breakwater Commons reports 4.89 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.87 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 68.4%.
Breakwater Commons has 1 federal fine on record totaling $3,529.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Breakwater Commons is a 96-certified-bed nursing home in Rockland, Knox County, Maine, operating as a for-profit Limited Liability Company. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1993 and reports an average daily census of 90.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Breakwater Commons carries an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Maine state average of 3.09. The facility's health inspection rating is also 2 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.89 per resident per day, including 0.87 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 68.4%, a figure families may wish to weigh alongside the staffing star rating.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $3,529.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for Breakwater Commons, and the facility is not listed under CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
No ownership change has been recorded in the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
Data sourced from CMS Care Compare; figures reflect the most recent reporting period available at time of listing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Breakwater Commons has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Maine state average of 3.09.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Breakwater Commons is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 4.89 per resident per day, with 0.87 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 68.4%. The staffing star rating is 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $3,529.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Breakwater Commons has 96 certified beds and an average daily census of 90.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by a for-profit Limited Liability Company; the data provided does not indicate a chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Breakwater Commons has been certified since 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS reports an overall rating (2 stars) combined from health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (3 stars), and staffing (4 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 2073016810 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 2073016810 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/205124?state=ME.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.