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Maine Veterans Home - Augusta Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (AUGUSTA, Maine)

35 HEROES WAY, AUGUSTA, Maine 04330

Phone: 2076222454

CMS Overall:5/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
108
Avg Residents/Day
103.3
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Kennebec
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall5/5
Health4/5
Staffing5/5
Quality4/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityMaine AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day1.801.06+0.74
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day6.744.39+2.35
CMS Staffing Rating5/54.1/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover33.2%45.3%-

Health Citation History

12 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-11-18Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-18Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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 – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-18Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-18Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-18Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-18Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-23Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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 – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-23Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-23Resident Rights DeficienciesGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-23Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-26Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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 – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-26Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.B – Minimal Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

15 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-11-18Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesAddress subsistence needs for staff and patients.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-18Egress DeficienciesAdd doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-18Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-18Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-18Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-18Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-23Egress DeficienciesAdd doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-23Construction DeficienciesUse approved construction type or materials.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-23Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-23Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-26Egress DeficienciesHave corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-26Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-26Construction DeficienciesUse approved construction type or materials.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-26Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-26Smoke DeficienciesInstall an approved automatic sprinkler system.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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