MaineGeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch is located in Augusta, Maine. It primarily serves as a nursing home facility with additional services in assisted living. The facility caters to a variety of medical and rehabilitative needs for its residents, which include but are not limited to nursing support, physical, occupational, and speech therapies, chronic disease management, and outpatient rehabilitation. It provides specialized services such as pain management, wound care, and dialysis, including peritoneal dialysis, as well as hospice and palliative care. Additionally, Gray Birch offers fitness programs and a pulmonary rehabilitation program to promote physical health and wellness among its residents.
Gray Birch is certified by Medicare and Medicaid and has been a Medicare participant since August 25, 1983. The facility offers a range of amenities to support its residents' comfort and well-being, including a barber/beauty salon and comprehensive language support in English, Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, and Vietnamese. With 59 current occupants, the facility is designed to provide a community atmosphere, complete with resident and family counseling services.
The reviews of MaineGeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch reflect contrasting perspectives. While some residents and their families, like the Bell family, praise the staff for their compassionate care and commend them for significantly improving their loved one's health and overall experience, others raise concerns about the quality of care and management. Criticisms highlight issues with nursing care, inconsistent medication practices, cleanliness, and staff communication. Despite these concerns, there is also admiration for the staff's dedication and their ability to cultivate a loving team environment. Overall, the facility exhibits areas of both strength and potential improvement in its care and operational practices.
Costs at this community start at $3,100 and range up to $9,898. The average price in the community is $6,499, which is less than the average price in the area of $6,737. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
