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MAINEGENERAL REHAB & LONG TERM CARE - GRAY BIRCH

37 GRAY BIRCH DRIVE, AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Score: 69 / 100

Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch is an average performer in CMS ratings, earning a C grade with a score of 69/100. Located in Augusta, Maine, the facility meets baseline standards across most quality metrics.

Staffing levels at Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch exceed national averages, with 5.13 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 1.32 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent inspections identified 20 deficiencies at Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.13 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.32 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.56 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.26 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.64 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.99 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

20
Total Deficiencies
Aug 6, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 19 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0583 Severity E
    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
    Aug 6, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity E
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Aug 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity E
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Aug 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0698 Severity E
    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    Aug 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Aug 6, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 9.7% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 4.6% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 23.6% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 3.7% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 24.7% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 4.7% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 17.4% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $9,770

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 69 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
77
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 6, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
11