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.
Rating distribution
avg 4.5★ · 4 homesProvider 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
- 1Maine Veterans Home - Augusta5.0MAINE VETERANS' HOME · Medium
- 2MAINEGENERAL REHAB & LONG TERM CARE - GLENRIDGE5.0MAINEGENERAL HEALTH REHABILITATION & LONG TERM CARE · Large
- 3MAINEGENERAL REHAB & LONG TERM CARE - GRAY BIRCH4.0MAINEGENERAL HEALTH REHABILITATION & LONG TERM CARE · Medium
- 4AUGUSTA CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION, LLC4.0NATIONAL HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES · Medium
All homes in Augusta
| Maine Veterans Home - Augusta MAINE VETERANS' HOME · Medium · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| MAINEGENERAL REHAB & LONG TERM CARE - GLENRIDGE MAINEGENERAL HEALTH REHABILITATION & LONG TERM CARE · Large · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| MAINEGENERAL REHAB & LONG TERM CARE - GRAY BIRCH MAINEGENERAL HEALTH REHABILITATION & LONG TERM CARE · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| AUGUSTA CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION, LLC NATIONAL HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES · Medium · For Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
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