Best nursing homes in Kennebec County, ME
There are 7 nursing homes in Kennebec County, Maine certified by Medicare. Of the 7 with a CMS star rating, the average is 3 stars, compared with 3.1 statewide.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Nursing Homes in Kennebec County, ME, ranked
Sorted by CMS star rating. Facilities without a rating are listed last.
1.Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Glenridge
40 Glenridge Drive, Augusta, ME 04330
Non-profit · 125 beds
- CMS high performer
★★★★★5Much above average2.Maine Veterans Home - Augusta
35 Heroes Way, Augusta, ME 04330
Non-profit · 108 beds · Part of Maine Veterans' Home
- CMS high performer
★★★★★5Much above average3.Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch
37 Gray Birch Drive, Augusta, ME 04330
Non-profit · 77 beds
★★★★★4Above average4.Augusta Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC
188 Eastern Ave, Augusta, ME 04330
For-profit · 72 beds · Part of National Health Care Associates
★★★★★3Average5.Lakewood A Continuing Care Center
220 Kennedy Memorial Dr, Waterville, ME 04901
For-profit · 105 beds
★★★★★2Below average6.Oak Grove Center
27 Cool St, Waterville, ME 04901
For-profit · 90 beds · Part of Genesis Healthcare
- Special Focus candidate
★★★★★1Much below average7.Waterville Center for Health and Rehab
7 Highwood St, Waterville, ME 04901
For-profit · 111 beds
- Special Focus candidate
★★★★★1Much below average
Compare staffing and inspections
| Nursing home | Overall | Beds | Owner type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Glenridge | 5 | 125 | Non-profit |
| Maine Veterans Home - Augusta | 5 | 108 | Non-profit |
| Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch | 4 | 77 | Non-profit |
| Augusta Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC | 3 | 72 | For-profit |
| Lakewood A Continuing Care Center | 2 | 105 | For-profit |
| Oak Grove Center | 1 | 90 | For-profit |
| Waterville Center for Health and Rehab | 1 | 111 | For-profit |
Nursing Homes in nearby cities
- Augusta, ME (4 · 7.4 mi)
- Waterville, ME (3 · 9.8 mi)
- Skowhegan, ME (2 · 24.4 mi)
- Madison, ME (1 · 27.4 mi)
- Farmington, ME (3 · 27.4 mi)
- Damariscotta, ME (1 · 28.7 mi)
- Canton, ME (1 · 29.9 mi)
- Lewiston, ME (4 · 31.9 mi)
- Bath, ME (1 · 34.1 mi)
- Camden, ME (1 · 34.4 mi)
- Hartland, ME (1 · 34.5 mi)
- Belfast, ME (1 · 34.8 mi)
Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are in Kennebec County, ME?
7 Medicare-certified nursing homes are listed in Kennebec County, Maine.
What is the best-rated nursing home in Kennebec County, ME?
Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Glenridge has the highest CMS rating here (5 stars). In total, 2 nursing homes in Kennebec County, ME have 5 stars. Ratings are a good place to start, but visit and ask questions before you decide.
Do any nursing homes in Kennebec County, ME have CMS warnings?
None of the nursing homes in Kennebec County, ME currently carry a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status.
Helpful resources
- How to choose a nursing home: a practical checklist
- Nursing home star ratings explained
- How to read nursing home inspection citations
- Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
- Nursing homes with the most federal fines
- Best-staffed nursing homes in the U.S.
- Nursing homes with the lowest staff turnover
- Special Focus Facility nursing homes (list)