Maine Veterans‘ Homes Central Office
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Augusta, ME
Maine Veterans‘ Homes Central Office
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Augusta, ME
Overview of Maine Veterans‘ Homes Central Office
Executive Director Christopher Gardner leads the Maine Veterans’ Homes Central Office in Augusta, which manages a network of senior care sites across the state. This system provides nursing home care, assisted living, memory care, residential support, and short-term respite breaks. The main office coordinates a wide network of properties, meaning daily operations are split between helping veterans recover from brief hospital stays and caring for long-term residents who need permanent nursing help.
The everyday care routines rely on on-site pharmacy services and a mix of physical and clinical therapies. Staff members at each property build separate care plans around individual needs, coordinating daily clinical treatments and memory care routines right in the buildings. Visitors to the central headquarters or any of the properties will find the Augusta area is car-dependent, so family members will need a vehicle to run errands outside the grounds.
Prospective residents can call the central admissions team to find out which local buildings have open rooms or to start the intake process. The business desk handles payment tracking through state financial assistance programs like MaineCare, VA Aid and Attendance benefits for eligible veterans, and standard Medicaid, while the floor staff can walk you through their daily activity schedules and community events.
Walk Score: 0 / 100 Rank #373 / 422Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 373rd out of 422 homes in Maine for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Maine facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Maine that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Christopher Gardner is the Executive Director of the Eastport Port Authority and a Washington County native. He has led the organization through $50 million in capital construction and expansion projects. With a long career in public service, including serving as County Commissioner since 2004, Christopher brings strong leadership and community dedication to his role.
Compare Nursing Homes around Augusta
The information below is reported by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification.
| Maine Veterans‘ Homes Augusta | NH AL MC RESC RC SNF | Augusta | 108
Facility
108
ME AVG
20
Rank
#10 / 356 |
94.5%
Facility
94.5%
ME AVG
87.2
Rank
#122 / 240 | +8% | 7.43
Facility
7.43
ME AVG
4.50
Rank
#1 / 34 | +2% | +65% | $0
Facility
$0
ME AVG
$26.4k
Rank
#1 / 34 | 6
Facility
6
ME AVG
28.5
Rank
#1 / 34 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
ME AVG
5.9
Rank
#1 / 34 | - | 102 | - |
7
Facility
7
ME AVG
31
Rank
#316 / 422 | Maine Veterans' Home | $86.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$86.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
ME AVG
$16.9M
Rank
#1 / 40 | $16.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$16.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
ME AVG
$4.7M
Rank
#1 / 40 | 19.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
19.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
ME AVG
37.8%
Rank
#39 / 40 | 205126 | ||||
| Augusta Center for Health & Rehabilitation | NH HOS PC RC SNF | Augusta (Mayfair) | 72
Facility
72
ME AVG
20
Rank
#32 / 356 |
93.3%
Facility
93.3%
ME AVG
87.2
Rank
#128 / 240 | +7% | 3.64
Facility
3.64
ME AVG
4.50
Rank
#25 / 34 | +9% | -19% | $10.1k
Facility
$10.1k
ME AVG
$26.4k
Rank
#24 / 34 | 26
Facility
26
ME AVG
28.5
Rank
#11 / 34 | 4.3
Facility
4.3
ME AVG
5.9
Rank
#8 / 34 | 1 | 67 | - |
23
Facility
23
ME AVG
31
Rank
#208 / 422 | Ryan Francis | $9.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$9.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
ME AVG
$16.9M
Rank
#31 / 40 | $4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
ME AVG
$4.7M
Rank
#26 / 40 | 49.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
49.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
ME AVG
37.8%
Rank
#10 / 40 | 205077 | ||||
| Oak Grove Center | NH | Waterville (Cool Street) | 90
Facility
90
ME AVG
20
Rank
#15 / 356 |
93.9%
Facility
93.9%
ME AVG
87.2
Rank
#124 / 240 | +8% | 3.09
Facility
3.09
ME AVG
4.50
Rank
#33 / 34 | -8% | -31% | $14.1k
Facility
$14.1k
ME AVG
$26.4k
Rank
#29 / 34 | 63
Facility
63
ME AVG
28.5
Rank
#34 / 34 | 9.0
Facility
9.0
ME AVG
5.9
Rank
#28 / 34 | 1 | 85 | - |
41
Facility
41
ME AVG
31
Rank
#146 / 422 | Laura Matones | $10.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$10.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023
ME AVG
$16.9M
Rank
#14 / 40 | $5.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$5.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
ME AVG
$4.7M
Rank
#21 / 40 | 46%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
46%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
ME AVG
37.8%
Rank
#32 / 40 | 205091 |
Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Maine
Maine Veterans‘ Homes Central Office is located in Augusta, Maine.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Maine.
Frequently Asked Questions about Maine Veterans‘ Homes Central Office
Are there photos of Maine Veterans‘ Homes Central Office?
Yes — there are 6 photos of Maine Veterans‘ Homes Central Office in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the phone number of Maine Veterans‘ Homes Central Office?
(800) 278-9494 will put you in contact with the team at Maine Veterans‘ Homes Central Office.
Is Maine Veterans‘ Homes Central Office Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Maine Veterans‘ Homes Central Office is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.
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