Maine Veterans' Homes (Long-Term Care)
Residential long-term nursing and assisted-living care at six state veterans homes across Maine.
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Verified May 12, 2026 against mainevets.org
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Healthcare — Maine
- Who it's for
- Veterans, Spouses, Survivors
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Where it applies
- Maine
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Maine Veterans' Homes (Long-Term Care)?
Maine Veterans' Homes (Long-Term Care) is a Maine healthcare benefit for veterans, spouses, survivors. Residential long-term nursing and assisted-living care at six state veterans homes across Maine.
Who qualifies
- Veterans
- Spouses
- Survivors
- Available to any veteran
- Honorable discharge required
- Maine residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Honorably discharged veteran who was a Maine resident at entry into service OR is currently a Maine resident. No combat or service-connected disability requirement for admission. Must meet medical criteria. Spouses of eligible veterans also eligible. Veterans rated 70%+ service-connected disability may have care fully covered by the VA.
What Maine Veterans' Homes (Long-Term Care) covers
Covers
Nursing and assisted-living care at six facilities: Augusta, Bangor, Caribou, Machias, Scarborough, South Paris. Nursing home care in Maine averages $10,000-$13,000/month.
How to apply for Maine Veterans' Homes (Long-Term Care)
How to apply
Contact Maine Veterans' Homes directly.
Verified information & sources
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
- Official source
- mainevets.org
Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
How VetUnlock verifies benefitsFrequently asked questions about Maine Veterans' Homes (Long-Term Care)
Who qualifies for Maine Veterans' Homes (Long-Term Care)?
Maine Veterans' Homes (Long-Term Care) is for Veterans, Spouses, Survivors; available to any veteran; maine residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.
How do I apply for Maine Veterans' Homes (Long-Term Care)?
Apply through the official source linked on this page. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
Where can I verify Maine Veterans' Homes (Long-Term Care)?
Benefit rules and dollar amounts change, so always confirm current details at the official source linked on this page. A free, accredited county or state Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can also verify your eligibility and help you apply.