About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2024 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2024 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2024 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia.
Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Home Care Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home. Complete guide to home careBest of 2024 Home Care Winners
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
More About Veterans Benefits
Senior Living Awards
How Our Service Works
Caregiver ResourcesAdd Review(866) 374-4058
Talk to a local advisor for FREE
10 Best Nursing Homes in Augusta, ME
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Augusta nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Augusta, ME may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Augusta or another care type is right for you. Browse 44 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Augusta.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Sabattus, Nason Beach and Alna.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Sabattus, Nason Beach and Alna.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Augusta, ME
Showing 27 communities
Last Updated: 11/4/24
Sort by
Filter by
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1111 Photos available
8.0
Review score
3 reviews
I can't say enough about the care my mother-in-law received at The Lincoln Home. The small, home like environment was a perfect fit - staff go above and beyond to support each resident as an individual and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Lincoln Home, an all inclusive, vibrant community for seniors, is situated on the banks of the Damariscotta River in Midcoast Maine.Vibrant Senior Living is our mission. Our seniors engage intellectually and creatively, share laughter and companionship, and experience all that Midcoast Maine...
66 Photos available
5 star
33%
4 star
33%
3 star
34%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Captain Lewis Residence is a Level IV residential care facility situated in a beautiful, expanded Victorian sea captain's home overlooking the Kennebec River in Farmingdale, Maine (about a 45 minute drive north of Portland - just south of Augusta). For the past fourteen years, this family owned...
5 star
50%
4 star
50%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
Chase Point, [name removed] and her staff are amazing. What a wonderful place for anyone with a parent who needs support and yet wants to be independent. We feel blessed that we were able to find a place for...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Our free advisors can help
- Compare local facilities
- Determine care type
- Schedule tours
- Evaluate pricing
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Cost of nursing homes in Augusta, ME
The average cost of senior living in Augusta is $6,008 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Sidney, ME with an average of $5,096 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Augusta, ME vs. nearby cities
Augusta, ME
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Augusta, ME vs. the state and national average
Augusta, ME
U.S. national average
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Augusta vs. other types of senior living
Nursing Homes
Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Augusta, ME by room type
Semi-Private
Studio
1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
Discover the many ways to pay for senior living
Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.
Your Guide to Paying for Care
Plan for and know your options for how to cover long-term care expenses.
Your Guide to VA Benefits
The VA provides two veterans benefits that can be used to offset the costs of long-term care.
Medicare and Medicaid
Understand the difference between these two public pay options, and what they cover.
Augusta nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Augusta nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Augusta, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Augusta nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Augusta that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Augusta, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
7.4%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
3.7%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
66.7%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
66.7%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
7.4%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
3.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
66.7%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
7.4%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
7.4%
17.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Augusta nursing homes
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Augusta Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Augusta, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
7.4%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
3.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
7.4%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.7%
1.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Augusta nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Augusta partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Augusta, MENational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
3.7%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
3.7%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.4%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Augusta nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Augusta communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Augusta, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
3.7%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
3.7%
0.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Augusta nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Augusta offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Augusta, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
3.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
3.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
3.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
3.7%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
3.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
7.4%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
3.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
3.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
3.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
3.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
3.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
3.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
3.7%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Frequently Asked Questions
The Lincoln Home, Chase Point Assisted Living and The Captain Lewis Residence are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Augusta, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 44 nursing homes facilities near Augusta, Maine. See the full list.
More questions?
Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.
Nursing Homes in Cities Near Augusta
- Sabattus, Maine
- Nason Beach, Maine
- Alna, Maine
- Alna Center, Maine
- Alna Center, Maine
- Greene, Maine
- Head Tide, Maine
- Head Tide, Maine
- North Newcastle, Maine
- North Newcastle, Maine
- Sheepscot, Maine
- Sheepscot, Maine
- Fort Edgecomb, Maine
- South Newcastle, Maine
- South Newcastle, Maine
- Newcastle, Maine
- Newcastle, Maine
- North Edgecomb, Maine
- South Montville, Maine
- South Jefferson, Maine
More options near Augusta, Maine
The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top