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35 Heroes Way Augusta, ME 04330 · Kennebec County

(207) 622-2454

All 4 nursing homes in Augusta, ME (4 take Medicaid)

Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 108 certified beds Non profit

CMS certification number 205126 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is Maine Veterans Home - Augusta a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Maine Veterans Home - Augusta as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall, above the Maine average of 3.1. Inspectors issued 12 citations in the last three years. CMS reports no fines or payment denials in that time. For short-term rehab patients CMS rates quality 3 out of 5; for long-term residents, 5 out of 5. Those results differ a lot, so ask about the unit your family member would be on.

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

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Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 6.74 hours per resident per day at Maine Veterans Home - Augusta, above the Maine median of 4.31 (US median: 3.72). About 1.80 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 5.91 hours, 12% below its all-week average. 33.2% of nursing staff left within a year (Maine median 45.2%). That is lower than most homes in Maine, a sign of a steadier team.

Nursing care per resident per day 6.74 hours
Above the Maine median of 4.31 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 1.80 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 5.91 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 33.2% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 16.3% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left — Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds108
Residents per day 103 About 96% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid
Certified sinceJanuary 1993
Part of a chainMaine Veterans' Home
Legal business nameMAINE VETERANS' HOME

Paying for care at Maine Veterans Home - Augusta: Medicare and Medicaid

Maine Veterans Home - Augusta is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Maine's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.

In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on November 18, 2025 and found 6 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 12 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 12 citations at Maine Veterans Home - Augusta across 3 inspection dates. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 11 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 1 was minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were resident rights (5) and resident assessment and care planning (3). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident" (tag F0580, level E, November 18, 2025). 1 citation was under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.

November 18, 2025 · 6 citations

EImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 19, 2025)

EHonor 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 19, 2025)

EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 19, 2025)

DPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0605 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 19, 2025)

DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 19, 2025)

DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 19, 2025)

October 23, 2024 · 4 citations

EHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 7, 2025)

EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 7, 2025)

DGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 7, 2025)

DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 7, 2025)

January 26, 2023 · 2 citations

DHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 3, 2023)

BEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Potential for minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 2, 2023)

Questions to ask on a tour of Maine Veterans Home - Augusta

  1. CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on November 18, 2025. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
  2. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  3. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 5/5 4/5 5/5 4/5
August 2026 5/5 4/5 5/5 4/5
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Hospitals near Maine Veterans Home - Augusta

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Nearby nursing homes

Augusta Center for Health & Rehabilitation Augusta · 3.4 mi away ★★★☆☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 4/5 72 beds · Medicaid
Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Glenridge Augusta · 3.8 mi away ★★★☆☆ Inspection 4/5 · Staffing 1/5 125 beds · Medicaid
Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch Augusta · 4.6 mi away ★★★☆☆ Inspection 4/5 · Staffing 1/5 77 beds · Medicaid
Lakewood A Continuing Care Center Waterville · 13.5 mi away ★★☆☆☆ Inspection 2/5 · Staffing 3/5 105 beds · Medicaid
Oak Grove Center Waterville · 14.0 mi away ★☆☆☆☆ Inspection 1/5 · Staffing 4/5 90 beds · Medicaid

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