Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch
37 Gray Birch Drive, Augusta, ME 04330 · (207) 621-7100
Non profit - Corporation · 77 certified beds
Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 7 citations (the Maine average is 10.8). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 14, 2026 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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.January 14, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.January 14, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.January 14, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.January 14, 2026 · F0699 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.January 14, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.January 14, 2026 · F0814 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.January 14, 2026 · F0755 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.June 30, 2026 · F0557 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.May 22, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.May 22, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Maine average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.73 | 4.34 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.38 | 1.05 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.53 | 0.45 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.82 | 2.83 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 48% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 77 |
| Average residents per day | 67.4 |
| Inside a hospital | Yes |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Maine Veterans Home - Augusta Augusta · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Glenridge Augusta · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Augusta Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC Augusta · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Lakewood A Continuing Care Center Waterville · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Oak Grove Center Waterville · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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