Maine Veterans Home - Augusta
Augusta, ME · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 205126) · 108 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (207) 622-2454 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Maine Veterans Home - Augusta has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Maine state average of 3.09 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4 stars and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Maine Veterans Home - Augusta reports total nurse staffing of 6.62 hours per resident per day, including 1.76 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 and nursing staff turnover of 32.5%.
Maine Veterans Home - Augusta has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS; the facility does not display CMS's abuse icon and is not in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Maine Veterans Home - Augusta is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1993. The facility maintains 108 certified beds with an average daily census of 104 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Maine state average of 3.09 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 4 stars, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 6.62 per resident per day, including 1.76 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
This facility is part of the Maine Veterans' Home chain, which operates 5 locations with an average chain rating of 4.4 stars. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
Data sourced from CMS Care Compare; consult the Care Compare listing for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 5 stars, above Maine's state average of 3.09 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 6.62 hours per resident per day, including 1.76 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars and turnover of 32.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, this facility does not display CMS's abuse icon and is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 108 certified beds with an average daily census of 104 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Maine Veterans' Home chain, which includes 5 facilities with an average rating of 4.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, each on a 1-5 star scale; this facility scores 5, 4, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 2076222454 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour guidance; please contact the facility at 2076222454 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/205126?state=ME.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.