Cycle 1
Health 2024-08-07 · Fire 2024-08-07
11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Augusta, ME
Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $9,770 in total fines with 11 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
37 Gray Birch Drive, Augusta, ME
(207) 621-7100
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
77
Certified beds
Average residents
68
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1983-08-25
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.32
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.56
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
3.26
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.64
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
58%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
55%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.8 |
1.4
0.4 pts worse
|
1.9
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.3 |
2.1
0.2 pts worse
|
1.8
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.1% |
90.7%
8.4 pts better
|
93.4%
5.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.6% |
4.3%
0.3 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 9.0% |
10.7%
1.7 pts better
|
11.4%
2.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.7% |
5.5%
0.8 pts better
|
5.4%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 15.8% |
17.0%
1.2 pts better
|
19.6%
3.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 23.6% |
21.0%
2.6 pts worse
|
16.7%
6.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.0%
About the same
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 17.6% |
29.6%
12 pts better
|
16.3%
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 24.7% |
25.7%
1 pts better
|
14.9%
9.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.6% |
1.3%
0.3 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 3.7% |
2.7%
1 pts worse
|
1.7%
2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 17.4% |
29.8%
12.4 pts better
|
19.8%
2.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 9.7% |
4.4%
5.3 pts worse
|
5.1%
4.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 91.6% |
71.2%
20.4 pts better
|
81.7%
9.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 14.8% |
15.6%
0.8 pts better
|
12.0%
2.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.1% |
1.4%
0.3 pts better
|
1.6%
0.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 88.7% |
74.5%
14.2 pts better
|
79.7%
9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 18.2% |
20.5%
2.3 pts better
|
23.9%
5.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-05-24 · Fire 2023-05-24
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-10-06 · Fire 2021-10-06
0 health deficiencies
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-07
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-08-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-07
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2024-08-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-07
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-08-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-24
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-06-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-24
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-06-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-06
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2021-11-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-06
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2021-11-02
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-07
F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2024-09-13
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-07
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-09-13
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-07
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-09-13
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-07
F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-09-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-07
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-09-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-07
F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2024-09-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-07
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-09-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-07
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-09-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-07
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-09-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-07
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-09-13
B · Minimal harm
2024-08-07
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-09-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-22
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-07-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-22
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-07-01
G · Actual harm
2023-05-24
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-07-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-24
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-07-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-24
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-07-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-24
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-07-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-24
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-07-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-24
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-07-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-24
F867 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2023-07-08
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$9,770
2023-05-24
Fine
Fine · fine $9,770
Fine
Ownership
Mainegeneral Health
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Alexander, Marci
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Alexander, Marci
Corporate Director · Individual
Brann, Terrence
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Brann, Terrence
Corporate Director · Individual
Brann, Terrence
Corporate Officer · Individual
Bullock, Scott
Corporate Director · Individual
Diefenderfer, John
Corporate Director · Individual
Heersink, Deirdre
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Heersink, Deirdre
Corporate Director · Individual
Howell, Nathan
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Howell, Nathan
Corporate Director · Individual
Howell, Nathan
Corporate Officer · Individual
Labbe Trufant, Nicole
Corporate Director · Individual
Martin, Melissa
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Peachey, Gary
Corporate Director · Individual
Pelletier, Michele
Corporate Director · Individual
Pizzo, Gregory
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Pizzo, Gregory
Corporate Director · Individual
Purington, Joseph
Corporate Director · Individual
Rico, Amy
Corporate Director · Individual
Riggs, Jennifer
Corporate Officer · Individual
Riley, Dorcas
Corporate Director · Individual
Rodrigue, Tarsha
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Scott, Duane
Corporate Director · Individual
Small, Scott
Corporate Director · Individual
Tardiff, Matthew
Corporate Director · Individual
Yeager, Courtney
Corporate Director · Individual
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