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Maine Veterans Home - Augusta
35 Heroes Way, Augusta, ME 04330
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Maine Veterans Home - Augusta is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Augusta, Maine, certified for 108 beds and caring for about 104 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Maine median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 12 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 4, 2 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 11.1 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 44.4.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 6.6 hours per resident per day (1.8 RN), above the Maine median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 32.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Kennebec Co. median | Maine median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 12 | 30 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 11.1 | 40.5 | 44.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 6.6 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 32.5% | 48.0% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (7 in the county, 78 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Maine average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 18 Nov 2025, 23 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: D ×6 E ×5 B ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | E | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2025 |
| 18 Nov 2025 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2025 |
| 18 Nov 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2025 |
| 18 Nov 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2025 |
| 18 Nov 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2025 |
| 18 Nov 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2025 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0578 | Honor 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. | E | Standard survey | 7 Jan 2025 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 7 Jan 2025 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jan 2025 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jan 2025 |
| 26 Jan 2023 | F0578 | Honor 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. | D | Standard survey | 3 Mar 2023 |
| 26 Jan 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Standard survey | 2 Mar 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Maine average. Turnover: nursing staff 32.5%, RNs 20.5%; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Maine median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 25.7% | 24.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.9% | 3.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 24.1% | 25.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.0% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.5% | 19.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Maine Veterans' Home. Chain: Maine Veterans' Home (5 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Veterans' Home | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/31/2009 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Kennebec County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Glenridge | Augusta | 125 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 15.2 | — | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch | Augusta | 77 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 28 | 36.4 | — | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Augusta Center For Health & Rehabilitation, LLC | Augusta | 72 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 41.7 | — | 14 May 2026 |
| Lakewood A Continuing Care Center | Waterville | 105 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 51 | 48.6 | — | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Oak Grove CenterSFF Candidate | Waterville | 90 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 63 | 70.0 | $14K | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Waterville Center For Health and RehabSFF Candidate | Waterville | 111 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 45 | 40.5 | $83K | 28 Aug 2025 |
All 7 facilities in Kennebec County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Maine Veterans Home - Augusta been cited for?
12 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Maine median is 29 per facility.
Has Maine Veterans Home - Augusta been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Maine Veterans Home - Augusta compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 6.6 hours per resident per day against a Maine median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Maine Veterans Home - Augusta?
It is part of the Maine Veterans' Home chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Maine Veterans' Home. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Maine Veterans Home - Augusta last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 18 Nov 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 18 Nov 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.