BREAKWATER COMMONS
100 COMMONS DRIVE, Rockland, ME 04841
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How BREAKWATER COMMONS Compares
BREAKWATER COMMONS is a 96-bed for-profit nursing facility in Rockland, Maine. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Maine average of 2.9 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.2%) is below the Maine average of 4.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 96 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Maine average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.5% — better than the Maine average of 20.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.2% — better than the Maine average of 4.2% (48% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.9% — better than the Maine average of 4.3% (31% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.0% — worse than the Maine average of 20.5% (32% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Maine averages across 78 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BREAKWATER COMMONS
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BREAKWATER COMMONS with other nursing homes in Rockland.
How is BREAKWATER COMMONS addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help BREAKWATER COMMONS keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.2% here versus 4.2% across Maine. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help BREAKWATER COMMONS keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.9% here versus 4.3% across Maine. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does BREAKWATER COMMONS maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 96 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BREAKWATER COMMONS?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at BREAKWATER COMMONS?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Rockland
Rockland sits in Knox County, where adults 65 and older make up about 25.0% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Maine as a whole (20.6% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 9,940 (25.0%)
- Median age
- 48.6 years
- Median household income
- $57,794
- Median home value
- $209,900
Demographics for Knox County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Rockland.
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