Augusta Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC

Nursing Home · Augusta, ME

CMS overall rating 3/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number205077

Contact & location

188 Eastern Ave
Augusta, ME 04330
Kennebec County
Phone
(207) 622-3121
ZIP code
04330 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
72
Residents per day
67.5 (94% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
VK Augusta LLC
Chain
National Health Care Associates (42 facilities, avg 3.2★)
Medicare certified since
August 1, 1992
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 4.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.8
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.99 (state 4.34 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
1.03 (state 1.05 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.22 (state 0.45 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.75 (state 2.83 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.66 (state 3.92 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
33.3 (state 46.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
40.0 (state 40.2 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
February 5, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
10.0 (state 11.0 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
30 health · 10 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-05-14 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2026-05-03
2026-02-05 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-16
2026-02-05 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-16
2026-02-05 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-16
2026-02-05 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-16
2026-02-05 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-16
2026-02-05 Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
F0810 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-16
2026-02-05 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-16
2026-02-05 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-16
2026-02-05 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.
F0887 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-16
2024-11-20 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-01-02
2024-11-20 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-01-02
2024-11-20 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-01-02
2024-11-20 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-01-02
2024-11-20 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-01-02
2024-11-20 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-01-02
2024-11-20 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-01-02
2024-11-20 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-01-02
2024-05-30 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-07-08
2024-05-30 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-07-08
2024-05-30 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-07-08
2024-05-30 Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
F0676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-07-08
2024-05-30 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-07-08
2024-05-30 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-07-08
2024-05-30 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-07-08
2024-05-30 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.
F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-07-08
2024-05-30 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-07-08
2024-05-30 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-07-08
2024-03-18 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-24
2024-03-18 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-24

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Almeida, Elizabeth (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Barry Bokow 2012 Family Trust (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Berry Dunn McNeil & Parker LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Bokow, Barry (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
BPB Ventures LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Cedar Hill NG Trust (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Gilmartin, Thomas (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Impact Health PC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Juniper NG Trust (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Lopiansky, Rebecca (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
National Health Care Associates INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Nichols, Ashley (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Oak Drive NG Trust (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ostreicher, David (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ostreicher, Marc (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Preferred Professional Services LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Preferred Therapy Solutions LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Rolling Hill NG Trust (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Steg, Shayna (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ventura, Jose (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
VK Health Facilities LLC (organization)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Bokow, Barry (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Geffner, Ira (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Gluck, Robert (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Lobell, Jonah (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Lowinger, Ben (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Lowinger, Joseph (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Marvin Ostreicher Family Trust 2012 (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Meridian Capital Foundation (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Mso Associates LLC (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Ostreicher, David (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Ostreicher, Marc (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Ostreicher, Marvin (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Ostreicher, Susan (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Schoor, Kalman (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Steg, Yitzchok (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Susan Ostreicher Family Trust 2012 (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Ventas NHV Fund (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Weinstock, Abraham (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Bokow, Michael (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Bokow, Barry (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Gilmartin, Thomas (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Ostreicher, Marvin (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Ventura, Jose (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Augusta Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC?

Augusta Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Maine.

How many beds does Augusta Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC have?

It has 72 certified beds and cares for about 68 residents per day.

Has Augusta Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Augusta Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC?

It is part of National Health Care Associates and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Augusta Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC?

(207) 622-3121. The facility is located at 188 Eastern Ave, Augusta, ME 04330.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.