AUGUSTA CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION, LLC – AUGUSTA, ME

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Augusta Center For Health & Rehabilitation, LLC

188 EASTERN AVE, Augusta, ME 4330
(207) 622-3121
72 beds
All Augusta facilities
4.0*
Overall
4.0*
Health Inspection
4.0*
Quality Care
3.0*
Staffing
78.56
Score /100
#4315
National Rank

#4315
of 14703 facilities
National
70.7% position
#16
of 78 in ME
State Rank
#2
of 7 in Kennebec
County Rank
#2
of 4 in Augusta
City Rank
#2
of 4 in ZIP 4330
ZIP Rank






About Augusta Center For Health & Rehabilitation, LLCAugusta Center For Health & Rehabilitation, Llc is located at 188 Eastern Ave, Augusta, ME, reachable at (207) 622-3121. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 72.0 certified beds and serves an average of 67 residents per day. It is part of the National Health Care Associates network (43 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1992-08-01. The facility currently holds a above average (4-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Facility

Augusta Center For Health & Rehabilitation, LLC

Address

188 Eastern Ave, Augusta, ME 4330

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 72 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: NATIONAL HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Above Average (4★) overall rating
Health Inspection
✅ Above Average (4★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Average (3★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Above Average (4★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 8 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Improving over 5 years
78.56
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#4315 of 14703 nationally – #16 of 78 in Maine

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Augusta Center For Health & Rehabilitation, Llc is a strong choice for families in the Augusta, ME area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

4 / 5
Health Inspection

4 / 5
Staffing Rating

3 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightAugusta Center For Health & Rehabilitation, Llc currently provides 4 hours 9 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1 hour 6 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating is 3 out of 5 (average). RN hours per resident have increased from 42 min/day (2022) to 66 min/day (2026), a positive sign of investment in skilled nursing. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 46.7% — above the national average of ~35%.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 9 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 48 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours16 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours1 hour 6 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours0 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 45 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours45 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $10,059. 26 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 1
Total Fines Amount $10059.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 1
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 50.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#4,315
of 14,703
National
Top 29%
#16
of 78
ME State
Top 21% in ME
#2
of 7
️ Kennebec County
#2 of 7
#2
of 4
️ Augusta
#2 of 4
#2
of 4
ZIP 4330
#2 of 4

Nationally, Augusta Center For Health & Rehabilitation, Llc ranks 4315th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 78.6/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within ME, it ranks 16th out of 78 nursing homes. In Augusta, it ranks 2nd out of 4 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 4. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #3,898 nationally and RN hours rank #1,500 nationally (#31 in ME).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank ME State Rank Note
2022 3.93 #4,759 / 14,703 #54 / 78 Above average
2023 3.43 #8,434 / 14,703 #73 / 78 Below average
2024 3.87 #5,100 / 14,703 #61 / 78 Above average
2025 4.16 #3,679 / 14,703 #37 / 78 Above average
2026 4.15 #3,898 / 14,703 #42 / 78 Above average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank ME State Rank Note
2022 0.70 #5,190 / 14,703 #62 / 78 Above average
2023 0.82 #3,128 / 14,703 #49 / 78 Top 25%
2024 0.93 #2,186 / 14,703 #45 / 78 Top 25%
2025 1.04 #1,674 / 14,703 #25 / 78 Top 25%
2026 1.10 #1,500 / 14,703 #31 / 78 Top 25%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Augusta Center For Health & Rehabilitation, Llc is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1992-08-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (207) 622-3121 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Augusta Center For Health & Rehabilitation, Llc holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (4★), Staffing (3★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 78.6/100, placing it #4315 of 14703 facilities nationally and #16 of 78 in Maine. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Augusta Center For Health & Rehabilitation, Llc receives a reported average of 4 hours 9 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 1 hour 6 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 16 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 48 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 45 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 3 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 46.7%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

In the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $10,059. 26 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $10,059, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 1. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 50.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Augusta Center For Health & Rehabilitation, Llc ranks 4315th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 78.6/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within ME, it ranks 16th out of 78 nursing homes. In Augusta, it ranks 2nd out of 4 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 4. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #3,898 nationally and RN hours rank #1,500 nationally (#31 in ME). Our composite quality score of 78.6/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Augusta, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/maine/augusta/

Contact and Location

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Address

188 EASTERN AVE, Augusta, ME 4330
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Legal Name

VK AUGUSTA LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 72
Average Residents / Day 67 (93% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Kennebec County, ME
City Augusta, ME
ZIP Code 4330
Approved Since August 1, 1992
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 205077
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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