Oxford County, Maine · Nursing home
Maine Veterans Home - So Paris
5 of 5 overall from CMS
477 High St, South Paris, ME 04281
At a glance
- Overall rating 5 of 5 Above the state average of 3.1
- Nurse time per resident, per day 5.22 hours Above the state average of 4.34
- Nursing staff who left in a year Not reported
- Health citations in 3 years 10 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 90.2% of 62 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Maine Veterans Home - So Paris is a 62-bed nursing home in South Paris, Maine (Oxford County). CMS rates it 5 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 5.22 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the Maine average of 4.34. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 62
- Residents per day (average)
- 55.9
- Certified since
- 1995 (31 yrs)
Non profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Maine Veterans' Home (5 homes)
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Questions to ask Maine Veterans Home - So Paris
Chosen from this home's public data.
- Reported nurse staffing is 4.48 hours per resident on weekends against 5.22 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
- What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
- Can we visit at a mealtime and again on a weekend?General
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 5 of 5 Maine average 3.1
- Health inspections 5 of 5 Maine average 2.9
- Staffing 4 of 5 Maine average 4.1
- Quality measures 3 of 5 Maine average 2.8
The vertical line marks the Maine average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 5.22 h Maine average 4.34
- Nurse aides 3.01 h Maine average 2.83
- Licensed practical nurses 0.37 h Maine average 0.45
- Registered nurses 1.84 h Maine average 1.05
- All staff, weekends 4.48 h Maine average 3.92
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 7 hours. The vertical line marks the Maine average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnoverNot reported
- Maine average46.7%
- Registered nurse turnoverNot reported
- Maine average40.2%
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 10 health deficiencies in the past three years. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | 4 | 1 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 6 | 1 |
| Jul 21, 2023 | 0 | 4 |
Maine homes averaged 11.0 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.
Health citations, past three years (10)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 31, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 16, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 22, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 22, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 22, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 22, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 22, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 22, 2024)
Penalties, past three years
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.
Maine homes averaged 0.4 fines and $7,431 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $31,093.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Maine
- Size51 of 78 by certified beds
- Maine average residents per day65.2
- ChainMaine Veterans' Home
- Chain average overall rating4.4 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Oxford County5
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Maine Veterans Home - So Paris?
Maine Veterans Home - So Paris has an overall rating of 5 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 5, staffing is 4 and quality measures is 3.
How many beds does Maine Veterans Home - So Paris have?
Maine Veterans Home - So Paris has 62 certified beds. It averages 55.9 residents per day, about 90.2% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Maine Veterans Home - So Paris?
The home reports 5.22 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1.84 hours from registered nurses. The Maine average is 4.34 hours and 1.05 hours from registered nurses.
Has Maine Veterans Home - So Paris been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does Maine Veterans Home - So Paris accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Nearest nursing homes
- 1 of 5 Market Square Health Care Center, LLC 76beds 89.6%in use 4.60nurse hours a day
- 5 of 5 Norway Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC 42beds 91.0%in use 4.31nurse hours a day
- 2 of 5 Pinnacle Health & Rehab Canton 47beds 81.3%in use 4.14nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Oxford County
Who to call in Maine
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Maine.
- Long-term care ombudsman Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 1-800-499-0229 A free advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Division of Licensing and Certification 1-800-383-2441 The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Maine staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 205184. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
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