Augusta Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC
188 Eastern Ave, Augusta, ME 04330
Augusta Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC is a nursing home in Augusta, Maine. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating3 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionFebruary 5, 2026 (9 months ago)
- Health citations since March 18, 202430 (Maine average 31)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on May 14, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
3 of 78 Maine homes (4%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.
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Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 3, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2024.
Health inspection on February 5, 2026
9 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0584 3 times since 2024.
Citation F0657. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2026.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0583. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2026.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 4 times since 2024.
Citation F0810. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2026.
Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 3 times since 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0887. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2026.
Fire safety inspection on February 5, 2026
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 13, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0363 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0521. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 13, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0623 from the health inspection on May 30, 2024.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0625 from the health inspection on May 30, 2024.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 4 of 5.
Special Focus Facility
CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility.
Health inspection on November 20, 2024
8 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 2, 2025.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 2, 2025.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 2, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0550 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 2, 2025.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 2, 2025.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 2, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0695 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 2, 2025.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 2, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on November 20, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0363. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2024.
CMS update of June 26, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to not rated by CMS.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to not rated by CMS.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to not rated by CMS.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to not rated by CMS.
Special Focus Facility
CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility.
Health inspection on May 30, 2024
10 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0550. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 8, 2024.
Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 8, 2024.
Citation F0645. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
CMS lists it as corrected on July 8, 2024.
Citation F0676. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 8, 2024.
Citation F0695. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 8, 2024.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 8, 2024.
Citation F0623. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 8, 2024.
Citation F0625. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 8, 2024.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 8, 2024.
Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 8, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on May 30, 2024
7 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0754. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2024.
Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2024.
Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2024.
Citation K0325. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2024.
Citation K0331. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2024.
Citation K0345. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2024.
Citation K0351. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2024.
Health inspection on March 18, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2024.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (207) 622-3121
- Last standard health inspection
- February 5, 2026 (9 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 72
- Residents per day, on average
- 67.8
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Vk Augusta LLC
- Chain
- National Health Care Associates
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Maine average (30 vs 31).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- VK HEALTH FACILITIES LLCDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/15/2013
- MARVIN OSTREICHER FAMILY TRUST 2012Indirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/28/2013
- MERIDIAN CAPITAL FOUNDATIONIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/28/2013
- MSO ASSOCIATES LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/28/2013
- SUSAN OSTREICHER FAMILY TRUST 2012Indirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/28/2013
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- VENTAS NHV FUNDIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/28/2013
- BOKOW, BARRYIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/28/2013
- GEFFNER, IRAIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/28/2013
- GLUCK, ROBERTIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/28/2013
- LOBELL, JONAHIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/28/2013
- LOWINGER, BENIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/28/2013
- LOWINGER, JOSEPHIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/28/2013
- OSTREICHER, DAVIDIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/28/2013
- OSTREICHER, MARCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/28/2013
- OSTREICHER, MARVINIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/28/2013
- OSTREICHER, SUSANIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/28/2013
- SCHOOR, KALMANIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/28/2013
- STEG, YITZCHOKIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/28/2013
- WEINSTOCK, ABRAHAMIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/28/2013
- BOKOW, BARRYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2016
- GILMARTIN, THOMASOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2016
- OSTREICHER, MARVINOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/28/2013
- VENTURA, JOSEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/01/2025
Questions
When was Augusta Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC last inspected?
CMS lists February 5, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Augusta Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC have?
CMS lists 30 health citations since March 18, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Augusta Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Augusta Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Augusta Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.