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Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch
37 Gray Birch Drive, Augusta, ME 04330
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch, in Augusta, Maine, is certified for 77 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Maine median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 11, 9 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 36.4 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 44.4.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.7 hours per resident per day (1.4 RN), close to the Maine median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 48.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Kennebec Co. median | Maine median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 36.4 | 40.5 | 44.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.4 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 48.0% | 48.0% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (7 in the county, 78 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Maine average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 14 Jan 2026, 7 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×15 E ×10 B ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2026 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Aug 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | B | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | E | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Jul 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Jul 2024 |
| 24 May 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2023 |
| 24 May 2023 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2023 |
| 24 May 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2023 |
| 24 May 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2023 |
| 24 May 2023 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2023 |
| 24 May 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2023 |
| 24 May 2023 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Maine average. Turnover: nursing staff 48.0%, RNs 36.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Maine median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 28.2% | 24.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 5.6% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 7.0% | 3.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 15.1% | 25.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.7% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 23.3% | 19.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Mainegeneral Health Rehabilitation & Long Term Care.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mainegeneral Health | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/01/1997 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Kennebec County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Veterans Home - Augusta | Augusta | 108 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 11.1 | — | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Glenridge | Augusta | 125 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 15.2 | — | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Augusta Center For Health & Rehabilitation, LLC | Augusta | 72 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 41.7 | — | 14 May 2026 |
| Lakewood A Continuing Care Center | Waterville | 105 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 51 | 48.6 | — | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Oak Grove CenterSFF Candidate | Waterville | 90 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 63 | 70.0 | $14K | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Waterville Center For Health and RehabSFF Candidate | Waterville | 111 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 45 | 40.5 | $83K | 28 Aug 2025 |
All 7 facilities in Kennebec County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch been cited for?
28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Maine median is 29 per facility.
Has Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.7 hours per resident per day against a Maine median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Mainegeneral Health. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 30 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 14 Jan 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.