Augusta Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC
188 Eastern Ave · Augusta, ME · 04330 · 2076223121
72 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: National Health Care Associates
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.05 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.98 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.73 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $10,059 |
Inspection citations (29 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 5, 2026
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 March 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 5, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 5, 2026
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.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 20, 2024
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 January 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2024
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.
Corrected January 2, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 20, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 2, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 30, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 30, 2024
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 July 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected July 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected July 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 30, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected July 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 30, 2024
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected July 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected July 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 3, 2023 | Fine | $10,059 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 205077 · certified since August 1, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.