Maine Veterans Home - Augusta
35 Heroes Way, Augusta, ME 04330 · (207) 622-2454
Non profit - Corporation · 108 certified beds
Maine Veterans Home - Augusta has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in November 2025, found 6 citations (the Maine average is 10.8). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on November 18, 2025 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.November 18, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.November 18, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.November 18, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.November 18, 2025 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.November 18, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.November 18, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Maine average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 6.62 | 4.34 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.76 | 1.05 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.29 | 0.45 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 4.57 | 2.83 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 32.5% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 108 |
| Average residents per day | 104 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Glenridge Augusta · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch Augusta · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Augusta Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC Augusta · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Lakewood A Continuing Care Center Waterville · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Oak Grove Center Waterville · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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