Nursing homes in Augusta, ME

Compare 4 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Augusta, part of the Kennebec area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4.5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Augusta residents have access to four nursing homes located within the 04330 ZIP code area of Kennebec County. According to data from the CMS Care Compare tool, these facilities maintain a strong average overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. Half of the city’s care centers currently hold a top 5-star designation, including the Maine Veterans Home - Augusta, which is operated by the Maine Veterans’ Home organization.

Homes
4
Avg overall
4.5★
+1.4 vs national
Avg staffing
4.3★
Avg experience
0★

Rating distribution

avg 4.5★ · 4 homes
5
2 (50%)
4
2 (50%)
3
0 (0%)
2
0 (0%)
1
0 (0%)

Provider mix in Augusta

3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Augusta

  • All homes in Augusta score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
  • 3 of 4 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
  • 2 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
  • 0 of 4 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 4 highest rated nursing homes in Augusta

  1. 1
    Maine Veterans Home - Augusta
    MAINE VETERANS' HOME · Medium
    5.0
  2. 2
    MAINEGENERAL REHAB & LONG TERM CARE - GLENRIDGE
    MAINEGENERAL HEALTH REHABILITATION & LONG TERM CARE · Large
    5.0
  3. 3
    MAINEGENERAL REHAB & LONG TERM CARE - GRAY BIRCH
    MAINEGENERAL HEALTH REHABILITATION & LONG TERM CARE · Medium
    4.0
  4. 4
    AUGUSTA CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION, LLC
    NATIONAL HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES · Medium
    4.0

All homes in Augusta

Maine Veterans Home - Augusta
MAINE VETERANS' HOME · Medium · Not for Profit
5.04054
MAINEGENERAL REHAB & LONG TERM CARE - GLENRIDGE
MAINEGENERAL HEALTH REHABILITATION & LONG TERM CARE · Large · Not for Profit
5.04053
MAINEGENERAL REHAB & LONG TERM CARE - GRAY BIRCH
MAINEGENERAL HEALTH REHABILITATION & LONG TERM CARE · Medium · Not for Profit
4.04042
AUGUSTA CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION, LLC
NATIONAL HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES · Medium · For Profit
4.04034

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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.

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