All citations for Maine Veterans Home - Augusta

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

November 18, 2025

Showing 1 to 15 of 15 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 19, 2025).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Add 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 19, 2024).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0232, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 21, 2023).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Add 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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of November 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 19, 2025).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of November 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 19, 2025).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Use approved construction type or materials.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of October 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 21, 2023).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of November 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 19, 2025).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 19, 2025).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 19, 2025).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Use approved construction type or materials.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of January 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 21, 2023).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 1, 2023).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 21, 2023).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.