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HomeMaineMainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch

Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch

37 Gray Birch Drive, Augusta, ME 043302076217100WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.2on Google(5 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
1/5
Beds
77
certified

How Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch Compares in Maine

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.

CMS overall rating
4/5
ME average
3.1/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
ME average
2.9/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
5/5
ME average
4.1/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.73 hrs/day
ME average
4.34 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
1.38 hrs/day
ME average
1.05 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
48.0%
ME average
46.7%
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the Maine average of 3.1/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Maine average of 2.9/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.73 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 4.34.
Reported RN time is 1.38 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 1.05.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
13
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 7, 2024
Most recent cycle
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 14, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 6 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,476/mo
Maine median
Private Room
$12,723/mo
Maine median
Kennebec County 65+
25,596
20.6% of county
County Population
124,003
Kennebec County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Augusta, Maine with 77 certified beds. It has been operating since 1983. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
77
Avg Residents/Day
67.4
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
Yes
First Approved
Aug 25, 1983
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Kennebec
Last Inspection
Jan 14, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7
Weighted Score
43.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (27)

F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jan 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0699Potential for Harm

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Survey: Jan 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0814Potential for Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey: Jan 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Minimal Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Jan 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Aug 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Aug 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Aug 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Aug 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Aug 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Aug 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Aug 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Aug 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Aug 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Minimal Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Aug 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: May 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: May 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: May 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: May 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0578Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: May 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0867Potential for Harm

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Survey: May 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.82 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.53 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.38 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.73 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.18 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.10 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
48.0%
RN Turnover
36.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (30)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
MAINEGENERAL HEALTH5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jul 1, 1997
ALEXANDER, MARCICORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ADec 10, 2007
BRANN, TERRENCECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2025
BULLOCK, SCOTTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 7, 2024
DIEFENDERFER, JOHNCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
HEERSINK, DEIRDRECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 3, 2024
HOWELL, NATHANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2023
LABBE TRUFANT, NICOLECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
PEACHEY, GARYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 30, 2016
PELLETIER, MICHELECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 9, 2023
PIZZO, GREGORYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 1, 1989
PURINGTON, JOSEPHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2023
RICO, AMYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
RILEY, DORCASCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2025
SCOTT, DUANECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ADec 10, 2007
SMALL, SCOTTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 30, 2016
TARDIFF, MATTHEWCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 30, 2016
YEAGER, COURTNEYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
BRANN, TERRENCECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2015
HOWELL, NATHANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 1, 2023
RIGGS, JENNIFERCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 1, 2014
ALEXANDER, MARCIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 10, 2007
BRANN, TERRENCEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 1, 2015
HEERSINK, DEIRDREOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2010
HOWELL, NATHANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2023
MARTIN, MELISSAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 1, 2023
PIZZO, GREGORYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 1989
RODRIGUE, TARSHAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 1, 2020
HEERSINK, DEIRDREADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 22, 2025
MARTIN, MELISSAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 22, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch and nearby alternatives.

All Maine facilities
Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch
Augusta, MECurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Glenridge
Augusta, ME1.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Augusta Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC
Augusta, ME2.3 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $10,059
Maine Veterans Home - Augusta
Augusta, ME4.6 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Lakewood A Continuing Care Center
Waterville, ME17.5 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Oak Grove Center
Waterville, ME18.1 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $14,056
Waterville Center for Health and Rehab
Waterville, ME20.0 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $83,038
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch
Augusta, ME · Current facility
—4/54/55/5None recorded
Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Glenridge
Augusta, ME
1.8 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Augusta Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC
Augusta, ME
2.3 mi3/53/54/5$10,059
Maine Veterans Home - Augusta
Augusta, ME
4.6 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Lakewood A Continuing Care Center
Waterville, ME
17.5 mi2/52/53/5None recorded
Oak Grove Center
Waterville, ME
18.1 mi1/51/53/5$14,056
Waterville Center for Health and Rehab
Waterville, ME
20.0 mi1/51/54/5$83,038

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch?▾
Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 1/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Maine is $11,476/month for a semi-private room and $12,723/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch had any health inspection violations?▾
Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch had 7 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 14, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch?▾
Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch provides 4.73 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.38 RN hours, 0.53 LPN hours, and 2.82 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 48.0%.
How many beds does Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch have?▾
Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch has 77 certified beds with an average of 67.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 88% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Maine, including 3 in Augusta. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch?▾
On Google Maps, Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch has a rating of 3.2 out of 5 based on 5 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.