Maine Veterans Home - Augusta
35 HEROES WAY, Augusta, ME 04330
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
Resident & Family Councils Active
Active councils indicate resident empowerment and facility transparency.
Vetting This Facility? Get Answers They Don't Volunteer
Free guide: the exact questions to ask Maine Veterans Home - Augusta, how to pull the public records (ownership, inspections, penalties), and how to request the info that isn't online — like the medical director.
Check your inbox!
Your facility vetting guide is on its way.
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
Lower is better
Lower is better
Lower is better
How Maine Veterans Home - Augusta Compares
Maine Veterans Home - Augusta is a 108-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Augusta, Maine. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Maine average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (9.1%) is below the Maine average of 20.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 108 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Augusta, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Maine average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 9.5% — better than the Maine average of 20.2% (53% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 5.9% — worse than the Maine average of 4.1% (46% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.0% — worse than the Maine average of 4.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 9.1% — better than the Maine average of 20.5% (56% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Maine averages across 78 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Maine Veterans Home - Augusta
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Maine Veterans Home - Augusta with other nursing homes in Augusta.
What keeps Maine Veterans Home - Augusta's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Maine Veterans Home - Augusta keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 9.5% here versus 20.2% across Maine. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Maine Veterans Home - Augusta doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.9% here versus 4.1% across Maine. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Maine Veterans Home - Augusta maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 108 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Maine Veterans Home - Augusta?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Maine Veterans Home - Augusta's rating advantage in Augusta?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.3 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Augusta
Augusta sits in Kennebec County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Maine as a whole (20.6% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 24,268 (19.9%)
- Median age
- 44.1 years
- Median household income
- $55,368
- Median home value
- $164,000
Demographics for Kennebec County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Augusta.
Facility Details
Give Them a Daily Friend
Our AI companion calls your loved one daily for friendly conversation and wellness check-ins. We detect mood changes and alert you if something seems off.
- AI calls them daily
- Friendly conversation
- Alerts if something's wrong
Works on any phone. No app needed.