Inspection Reports for
Augusta Center for Health & Rehabilitation
188 Eastern Ave, Augusta, ME 04330, United States, ME, 04330
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Inspection Report — May 14, 2026
Plan of Correction
Date: May 14, 2026
Visit Reason
An unannounced onsite visit was conducted to investigate a facility reported incident involving a resident who rolled out of bed resulting in fractures.
Findings
This document is the facility's plan of correction for the survey completed on 05/14/2026 addressing deficiencies related to accident hazards, supervision, and devices cited under F0689.
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: 299851
: 2026-04-22 to 2026-05-03
: 2026-04-24 to 2026-05-05
Inspection Report — May 14, 2026
Complaint Investigation
Date: May 14, 2026
Visit Reason
An unannounced onsite visit was conducted to investigate a facility-reported incident involving a resident who rolled out of bed resulting in fractures.
Findings
The facility was found to be in past non-compliance with 42 CFR 483, subpart B requirements for Long Term Care Facilities due to failure to ensure a resident was free of accident hazards and received adequate supervision and assistance devices.
Deficiencies (1)
F0689: The facility failed to ensure that a resident was free of accident hazards and received adequate supervision and assistance devices, resulting in a resident rolling out of bed and sustaining bilateral knee fractures.
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: 2989851
: 2026-04-22 to 2026-05-03
: 2026-04-24 to 2026-05-05
Inspection Report — Feb 5, 2026
Renewal
Date: Feb 5, 2026
Visit Reason
Recertification survey to assess compliance with Life Safety Code and physical environment regulations.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with the Life Safety Code due to corridor doors failing to resist smoke passage and improper installation of clothes dryer exhaust vent piping, posing fire hazards.
Deficiencies (2)
K0363: Corridor doors in the maintenance wing have gaps exceeding half an inch and bent hinges, allowing the passage of smoke and failing to positively latch as required by NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, 2012 Edition.
K0521: Clothes dryer exhaust ducts are assembled with sheet metal screws extending into the duct interior, creating lint accumulation hazards contrary to NFPA 211 and NFPA 101 standards.
Report Facts
: 1E06DA-L1
: 1103
Inspection Report — Feb 1, 2026
Annual Inspection
Date: Feb 1, 2026
Visit Reason
The survey was conducted for the annual Long Term Care Survey Process and to investigate multiple complaints.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with multiple federal requirements including personal privacy, safe environment, comprehensive care plans, quality of care, labeling and storage of drugs, food safety, assistive devices, infection control, and COVID-19 immunization documentation.
Deficiencies (9)
F0583: The facility failed to ensure confidentiality of protected health information when resident care assignment sheets and monthly weight documentation were left unattended in a publicly accessible area.
F0584: The facility failed to maintain a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment as evidenced by maintenance issues and unsanitary conditions in multiple resident rooms and common areas.
F0657: The facility failed to develop and revise comprehensive care plans within 7 days after assessments, including participation of interdisciplinary team members, for multiple residents.
F0684: The facility failed to ensure residents received appropriate nutrition and wound care, including supervision during meals and proper wound dressing procedures, for sampled residents.
F0761: The facility failed to properly label and store drugs and biologics, and failed to ensure consistent monitoring of medication storage temperatures.
F0810: The facility failed to provide adaptive eating utensils for residents who required them to ensure safe consumption of meals.
F0812: The facility failed to maintain kitchen sanitation and food safety practices, including proper labeling, storage, and staff facial hair protection.
F0880: The facility failed to establish and maintain an effective infection prevention and control program, including hand hygiene, linen handling, and annual program review.
F0887: The facility failed to ensure proper COVID-19 immunization education, documentation, and vaccination status for residents and staff.
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Inspection Report — May 13, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Date: May 13, 2025
Visit Reason
An unannounced on-site visit was conducted to investigate complaint #ME00051433.
Findings
It was determined that Augusta Center for Health & Rehabilitation LLC was in compliance with 42 CFR 483, Sub-part B-Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities.
Report Facts
: ME00051433
Inspection Report — Jan 15, 2025
Follow-Up
Date: Jan 15, 2025
Visit Reason
Follow-up survey conducted to assess correction of deficiencies cited at the annual Long Term Care Survey Process for Federal Recertification of 11/20/2024.
Findings
The facility was determined to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B, Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities, indicating substantial compliance with no deficiencies cited.
Inspection Report — Nov 20, 2024
Plan of Correction
Date: Nov 20, 2024
Visit Reason
This document is the facility's plan of correction for the survey conducted on November 20, 2024, addressing deficiencies cited under multiple F-tags.
Findings
This is the facility's plan of correction for the survey of 2024-11-20, addressing deficiencies under F550, F584, F684, F689, F695, F761, F812, and F842.
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Inspection Report — Nov 18, 2024
Plan of Correction
Date: Nov 18, 2024
Visit Reason
Life Safety Inspection conducted on 11/18/2024 at Augusta Center for Health and Rehabilitation.
Findings
This document is the facility's plan of correction for the Life Safety Inspection conducted on 11/18/2024, addressing deficiencies related to corridor doors not resisting the passage of smoke as required by NFPA 101.
Report Facts
: K363
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Inspection Report — Aug 6, 2024
Follow-Up
Date: Aug 6, 2024
Visit Reason
Follow-up survey conducted to assess correction of deficiencies cited at the annual Long Term Care Survey on 5/30/2024.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B, Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities, with no deficiencies cited.
Inspection Report — Jul 30, 2024
Complaint Investigation
Date: Jul 30, 2024
Visit Reason
Investigation of complaint #ME00048123 at Augusta Center for Health & Rehabilitation.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B, Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities. No deficiencies were cited.
Inspection Report — May 29, 2024
Date: May 29, 2024
Visit Reason
Federal Recertification Survey for Augusta Center for Health & Rehabilitation.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with several Life Safety Code requirements, including means of egress, hazardous area enclosures, alcohol-based hand rub dispenser installation, interior wall and ceiling finishes, fire alarm system maintenance, sprinkler system installation, and soiled linen and trash container storage.
Deficiencies (7)
K211: The exterior walkway to the public way from Kennebec Wing shows heaving in the center of the walking path with a drop-off on the sides making it uneven and a trip hazard, with an elevation difference of 1-2 inches exceeding the allowed half inch deviation in grade change.
K321: A copper pipe penetration in the boiler room did not have firestopping present above the #3 water heater, violating rated enclosure requirements.
K325: An alcohol-based hand rub dispenser located in the passport wing dayroom was installed above a heating source and was relocated away from the heat source by maintenance staff during the survey.
K331: The plywood in the files storage area is not a rated board and lacked documentation of flame retardant treatment; decorations on resident room doors could not be verified to meet interior finish rating requirements.
K345: The fire alarm control panel indicated a silenced trouble in Room 20 - Z002 - M33:P073, and documentation of scheduled repair was not provided.
K351: The combustible two-part overhang covering the kitchen exit has only one horizontal sprinkler head, lacking adequate sprinkler coverage documentation.
K754: Soiled linen and trash receptacles exceeded allowed capacity and were stored in unprotected areas, including a paper recycling container approximately 55-65 gallons stored in an alcove open to the corridor without documentation meeting FM Approval Standard 6921.
Report Facts
: WP5F21
Inspection Report — May 28, 2024
Plan of Correction
Date: May 28, 2024
Visit Reason
This document is the facility's plan of correction for the survey completed on 05/30/2024, addressing deficiencies related to resident rights, safe environment, notice requirements before transfer/discharge, PASARR screening, activities of daily living, quality of care, nutrition/hydration, respiratory care, and food safety.
Findings
This is the facility's plan of correction for the survey completed on 05/30/2024. The plan addresses deficiencies cited under rules F550, F584, F623, F625, F645, F676, F684, F692, F695, and F812.
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Inspection Report — Apr 30, 2024
Follow-Up
Date: Apr 30, 2024
Visit Reason
This was an unannounced, on-site follow-up visit to deficiencies cited during complaint investigations completed on 3/18/24.
Findings
The Augusta Center for Health & Rehabilitation was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B, Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities.
Inspection Report — Feb 6, 2024
Complaint Investigation
Date: Feb 6, 2024
Visit Reason
An unannounced on-site visit was conducted to investigate complaint #ME00046235.
Findings
The Augusta Center for Health and Rehabilitation was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B, Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities. No deficiencies were cited.
Inspection Report — Sep 28, 2023
Date: Sep 28, 2023
Visit Reason
Revisit for the annual Long Term Care Survey conducted on 8/3/23.
Findings
Augusta Center for Health & Rehabilitation was found to be in substantial compliance with 42 CFR 483, Subpart B-Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities on 9/28/23.
Inspection Report — Aug 3, 2023
Annual Inspection
Date: Aug 3, 2023
Visit Reason
Annual Long Term Care Survey Process to assess compliance with federal regulations.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with federal requirements related to notification of changes, quality of care, respiratory care, and food safety. Deficiencies were identified in timely notification to physicians, transfer to hospital, respiratory equipment maintenance, and food service sanitation.
Deficiencies (4)
F580: The facility failed to promptly notify the resident's physician and resident representative of significant changes, including a failure to notify the physician when Resident R22 continued to need an oral antihistamine medication for itching.
F684: The facility failed to transfer Resident R22 timely to the hospital after a significant change in condition, resulting in harm when the resident was admitted to the hospital's Critical Care Unit with acute metabolic encephalopathy and other serious conditions.
F695: The facility failed to ensure respiratory equipment was cleaned, stored appropriately, and oxygen administered as ordered for three residents, including uncovered nebulizer masks and tubing observed in Resident R51's and R270's rooms.
F812: The facility failed to maintain food service equipment and food storage areas in a sanitary condition, including unclean kitchen ovens, dust on knife racks, and improper storage of flour and scoops, potentially affecting residents consuming food prepared in the kitchen.
Report Facts
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Inspection Report — Aug 1, 2023
Plan of Correction
Date: Aug 1, 2023
Visit Reason
Federal Recertification Survey for Augusta Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC.
Findings
This document is the facility's plan of correction for the Life Safety Code and Emergency Preparedness Survey completed on 2023-08-01. It addresses deficiencies related to means of egress and cooking facilities.
Report Facts
: Sep 7, 2023
Inspection Report — Jul 13, 2023
Follow-Up
Date: Jul 13, 2023
Visit Reason
Follow-up to the complaint survey of 5/30/2023.
Findings
Augusta Center for Health & Rehabilitation was found to be in substantial compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B- Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities.
Report Facts
: May 30, 2023
Inspection Report — 1X1811 POC
Plan of Correction
Date: 1X1811 POC
Visit Reason
Complaint Survey conducted on March 18, 2024
Findings
This document is the facility's plan of correction for the Complaint Survey of March 18, 2024, addressing deficiencies related to F689 Quality of Care and F880 Infection Control.
Report Facts
: Apr 24, 2024
Inspection Report — WP5F21 POC
Date: WP5F21 POC
Visit Reason
Federal Recertification Survey
Findings
The facility is not in substantial compliance with the National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code, 2012 Edition, due to multiple deficiencies in means of egress, hazardous areas, alcohol-based hand sanitizer dispensers, interior wall and ceiling finishes, fire alarm system, sprinkler system installation, and soiled linen and trash containers.
Deficiencies (7)
K 211: The exterior walkway to the public way from Kennebec Wing shows heaving in the center of the walking path with a drop-off on the sides, creating an uneven surface and trip hazard exceeding allowed grade deviation.
K 321: The long term care facility failed to ensure that hazard areas are free of unprotected penetrations of the rated enclosure per NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, 2012 Edition, Section 19.3.2.1.
K 325: The Alcohol Based Hand Rub Dispenser was installed above a heating source and was relocated away from the heat source by maintenance staff during the survey.
K 331: The plywood in the files storage area is not a rated board and decorations on resident room doors could not be verified to meet interior finish rating requirements.
K 345: The fire alarm system was not free of troubles; a silenced trouble was indicated in Room 20 and documentation of repair was not provided.
K 351: The sprinkler system installation failed to ensure adequate sprinkler protection for exterior projections and overhangs per NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, 2012 Edition.
K 754: Soiled linen and trash containers exceeded allowed capacity and were stored in unprotected rooms and alcoves exposed to corridors, violating NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, 2012 Edition.
Report Facts
: 2.5
: 7500
Document — KBO921 SOD
Date: KBO921 SOD
7 CMS Surveys
Inspection Report — Nov 20, 2024
Date: Nov 20, 2024
Visit Reason
The document does not specify a visit type in the first three lines of the header.
Findings
The facility failed to provide proper adaptive equipment to Resident #35 during a meal service, resulting in burns from spilled hot chocolate.
Deficiencies (1)
F0689: The facility failed to provide proper adaptive equipment to Resident #35 during a meal service, resulting in burns from spilled hot chocolate.
Report Facts
: Few
: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Inspection Report — Nov 19, 2024
Biennial Survey
Date: Nov 19, 2024
Visit Reason
The survey was conducted as a biennial survey to assess compliance with health, safety, and care regulations.
Findings
The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies including failure to treat residents with dignity during mealtime, inadequate maintenance and housekeeping, incomplete neurological assessments after a fall, failure to provide proper adaptive equipment, improper respiratory care, inadequate medication labeling and disposal, unsanitary kitchen conditions, and incomplete clinical records for a resident fall.
Deficiencies (8)
F0550: The facility failed to ensure residents were treated in a dignified manner when staff did not respond promptly to a resident's request for incontinence care during meal service.
F0584: The facility failed to maintain maintenance and housekeeping services necessary to keep the facility in good repair and sanitary conditions, including rusty vents, dirty toilets, stained caulking, and broken wheelchair armrests.
F0684: The facility failed to complete neurological assessments for a resident after a fall with major injury, despite physician expectations for such assessments.
F0689: The facility failed to provide proper adaptive equipment during a meal service, resulting in a resident using a regular coffee cup instead of a recommended spillproof cup for hot liquids.
F0695: The facility failed to provide respiratory care according to physician orders by using an empty portable oxygen tank and titrating oxygen flow above the ordered range without standing orders.
F0761: The facility failed to adequately date open medications and properly dispose of expired medications for inhalers in medication carts.
F0812: The facility failed to ensure the kitchen was maintained in a clean and sanitary manner, including rust on the grease trap, dirty baseboard heater register, soiled floor, and improperly sealed, labeled, and dated foods.
F0842: The facility failed to ensure a clinical record contained complete and accurate information for a resident fall, with discrepancies between the fall report and progress notes and uncertainty about neurological monitoring initiation.
Report Facts
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: Oct 4, 2024
: Sep 20, 2024
Inspection Report — May 28, 2024
Biennial Survey
Date: May 28, 2024
Visit Reason
The survey was conducted to assess compliance with health and safety regulations in multiple areas including resident care, facility maintenance, and food service.
Findings
The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies including failure to maintain resident dignity, inadequate housekeeping and maintenance, failure to notify residents and representatives of transfers, lack of PASRR Level II evaluations, failure to provide restorative services, improper medication administration, insufficient nutrition and hydration support, inadequate respiratory care, and unsanitary kitchen conditions.
Deficiencies (10)
F0550: The facility failed to promote care that maintains residents' dignity and respect, evidenced by rude staff interactions with residents #43 and #33.
F0584: The facility failed to maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment, with multiple broken floor tiles, dirty caulking, and damaged wheelchair armrest observed in resident rooms and common areas.
F0623: The facility failed to provide timely written notification to resident #36 and/or representative regarding transfer/discharge and failed to notify the Ombudsman of the transfer.
F0625: The facility failed to notify resident #36 and/or representative in writing of bed hold rights after hospital transfer.
F0645: The facility failed to ensure PASARR Level II evaluations were completed for residents #33 and #35 after their stays extended beyond 30 days.
F0676: The facility failed to provide restorative services as planned, resulting in residents #43 and #21 not receiving prescribed ambulation and range of motion exercises.
F0684: The facility failed to follow physician orders for sliding scale insulin administration for resident #155, administering insulin despite blood sugar below threshold.
F0692: The facility failed to ensure adequate nutrition and hydration for residents #11 and #18, including lack of supervision during meals and insufficient availability of fluids.
F0695: The facility failed to provide appropriate respiratory care for residents #43, #23, #10, #19, and #160, including unclean CPAP equipment, lack of tubing change and cleaning orders, and inconsistent oxygen delivery settings.
F0812: The facility failed to maintain kitchen sanitation, with dirty ceiling vents, food disposal unit, dish machine, and food mixer; failed to ensure facial hair protection; and wet stacked glasses observed.
Report Facts
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Inspection Report — Mar 18, 2024
Date: Mar 18, 2024
Visit Reason
Not stated in the header or body.
Findings
This document is a CMS-2567 form for a nursing home survey completed on 03/18/2024. It cites two deficiencies related to failure to follow physician orders and improper handling of soiled linens.
Deficiencies (2)
F0684: The facility failed to ensure that physician's orders were followed for one resident, who was not weighed on specified dates as ordered.
F0880: The facility failed to transport soiled linens in a sanitary manner, as a CNA was observed carrying unbagged soiled linens against her body.
Report Facts
: 205077
: 03/18/2024
Inspection Report — Aug 3, 2023
Date: Aug 3, 2023
Visit Reason
Nursing home inspection with multiple deficiencies related to resident care, respiratory care, and kitchen sanitation.
Findings
The facility failed to notify a resident's physician about ongoing medication needs, delayed hospital transfer for a resident with sepsis resulting in harm, failed to ensure proper respiratory care for three residents, and failed to maintain kitchen sanitation standards.
Deficiencies (4)
F0580: The facility failed to notify Resident R22's physician about the continued need for oral antihistamine medication for itching, despite ongoing administration of Benadryl.
F0684: The facility failed to transfer Resident R22 timely to the hospital after a significant change in condition, resulting in harm including admission to the Critical Care Unit with sepsis and acute kidney injury.
F0695: The facility failed to ensure respiratory equipment was cleaned and stored properly and failed to administer oxygen as ordered for three residents (R51, R270, and R40).
F0812: The facility failed to keep kitchen ovens, knife rack, food preparation pans, and insulated plate holders clean and dry, and stored a scoop in direct contact with flour, risking contamination for all 71 residents.
Report Facts
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Inspection Report — May 30, 2023
Date: May 30, 2023
Visit Reason
The facility failed to provide wound care as ordered and failed to communicate the need to assist a resident with toileting.
Findings
Based on record review and interviews, the facility did not ensure wound care was provided per physician orders and failed to communicate toileting needs for Resident #1, resulting in worsening pressure injuries and hospital transfer for sepsis.
Deficiencies (1)
F 0684: The facility failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to physician orders, including wound care for the left leg amputation site and pressure injury, and failed to communicate toileting needs for Resident #1, leading to worsening wounds and hospital admission for sepsis.
Report Facts
: 1
: 7
: May 9, 2023
: May 30, 2023
Inspection Report — Apr 6, 2023
Date: Apr 6, 2023
Visit Reason
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Findings
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