Maine Veterans Home - So Paris
South Paris, ME · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 205184) · 62 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (207) 743-6300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Maine Veterans Home - So Paris has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above Maine's state average of 3.09 stars, with a 5-star health inspection rating and a 4-star staffing rating.
Maine Veterans Home - So Paris reports 5.21886 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.83557 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover percentage is not reported in the data.
Maine Veterans Home - So Paris has no federal fines on record, with 0 total fines and 0 payment denials, and CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Maine Veterans Home - So Paris is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in South Paris, Oxford County, Maine, certified for 62 beds with an average of 55.9 residents. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and has been federally approved since July 26, 1995.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Maine state average of 3.09 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 5 stars, Quality Measures 3 stars, and Staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing is reported at 5.21886 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.83557 RN hours per resident per day. CMS does not report a nursing turnover percentage for this facility in the data provided.
On penalties: CMS records show 0 federal fines (no federal fines on record) and 0 payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation reported in the data.
This facility is part of the Maine Veterans' Home chain, which operates 5 locations with an average chain rating of 4.4 stars. There is no record of an ownership change within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 5 stars, above Maine's state average of 3.09 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.21886 hours per resident per day, including 1.83557 RN hours, with a 4-star staffing rating; turnover data is not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the data shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 62 beds with an average daily population of 55.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Maine Veterans' Home chain, which includes 5 facilities with an average rating of 4.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on July 26, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; this facility scores 5, 5, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2077436300 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not address tour details; contact the facility at 2077436300 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/205184?state=ME.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.