Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch
Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine · CCN 205054 · Non-profit (Corporation) · not part of a chain
CMS rates Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch 4 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 77 certified beds, 67 residents a day on average. 28 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 involving actual harm; no fines on record.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 1 / 2 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 4.73456 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 1.38138 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 4.18134 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 48% (registered nurses 36%) |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 complaint survey |
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0557 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction 2026-08-05 |
| 2026-01-14 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-14 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-14 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-14 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0699 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-14 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-14 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0814 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-14 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755 |
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-06 |
| 2024-08-07 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0583 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-13 |
| 2024-08-07 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-13 |
| 2024-08-07 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-13 |
| 2024-08-07 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0698 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-13 |
| 2024-08-07 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-13 |
| 2024-08-07 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0644 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-13 |
| 2024-08-07 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-13 |
| 2024-08-07 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-13 |
| 2024-08-07 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-13 |
| 2024-08-07 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0883 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-13 |
| 2024-08-07 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641 |
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-13 |
| 2024-05-22 complaint survey |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-01 |
| 2024-05-22 complaint survey |
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0842 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-01 |
| 2023-05-24 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-07-08 |
| 2023-05-24 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-07-08 |
| 2023-05-24 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-07-08 |
| 2023-05-24 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-07-08 |
| 2023-05-24 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0578 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-07-08 |
| 2023-05-24 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-07-08 |
| 2023-05-24 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0867 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-07-08 |
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials on record since 2023.
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mainegeneral Health Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 1997-07-01 |
| Heersink, Deirdre Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-04-22 |
| Martin, Melissa Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-04-22 |
| Alexander, Marci Individual | corporate director | — | 2007-12-10 |
| Brann, Terrence Individual | corporate director | — | 2025-04-01 |
| Bullock, Scott Individual | corporate director | — | 2024-03-07 |
| Diefenderfer, John Individual | corporate director | — | 2024-01-01 |
| Heersink, Deirdre Individual | corporate director | — | 2024-04-03 |
| Howell, Nathan Individual | corporate director | — | 2023-07-01 |
| Labbe Trufant, Nicole Individual | corporate director | — | 2024-01-01 |
| Peachey, Gary Individual | corporate director | — | 2016-09-30 |
| Pelletier, Michele Individual | corporate director | — | 2023-01-09 |
| Pizzo, Gregory Individual | corporate director | — | 1989-10-01 |
| Purington, Joseph Individual | corporate director | — | 2023-07-01 |
| Rico, Amy Individual | corporate director | — | 2022-01-01 |
| Riley, Dorcas Individual | corporate director | — | 2025-04-01 |
| Scott, Duane Individual | corporate director | — | 2007-12-10 |
| Small, Scott Individual | corporate director | — | 2016-09-30 |
| Tardiff, Matthew Individual | corporate director | — | 2016-09-30 |
| Yeager, Courtney Individual | corporate director | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Brann, Terrence Individual | corporate officer | — | 2015-04-01 |
| Howell, Nathan Individual | corporate officer | — | 2023-07-01 |
| Riggs, Jennifer Individual | corporate officer | — | 2014-10-01 |
| Alexander, Marci Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2007-12-10 |
| Brann, Terrence Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2015-04-01 |
| Heersink, Deirdre Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2010-07-01 |
| Howell, Nathan Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-07-01 |
| Martin, Melissa Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-04-01 |
| Pizzo, Gregory Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 1989-10-01 |
| Rodrigue, Tarsha Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2020-12-01 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Kennebec County.