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Maine Veterans Home - So Paris
477 High St, South Paris, ME 04281 (opens Google Maps) · Oxford County · (207) 743-6300· 62 certified beds · avg 56 residents/day · certified since Jul 26, 1995 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
Part of chain: MAINE VETERANS' HOME (5 facilities, chain avg rating 4.4★)
5/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Dec 19, 2025
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
6.30
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★★★5/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 10 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. F-0755
The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. F-0812
The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. F-0641
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CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. · F-0755 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. · F-0641 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not honor residents' rights to request, refuse, or stop treatment, to decline participation in medical research, or to make an advance directive — a written statement of their wishes for future medical care. · F-0578 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide care that took into account residents' past trauma or their cultural backgrounds. Care is supposed to be sensitive to what residents have lived through and where they come from. · F-0699 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. · F-0550 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility used feeding tubes without a valid medical reason or the resident's agreement, or did not provide proper care to residents who have feeding tubes. · F-0693 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (6 → 4).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2024
All citations: 6
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2025
All citations: 4
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | E |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | E |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityMaine averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 6.30
Maine average: 4.60
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 2.22
Maine average: 1.11
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 5.40
Maine average: 4.16
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 6.30 | 4.60 | 3.95 | top 3% in Maine; top 3% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 2.22 | 1.11 | 0.69 | top 3% in Maine; top 1% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 5.40 | 4.16 | 3.50 | top 5% in Maine; top 4% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 1.26 | 0.73 | 0.48 | top 4% in Maine; top 3% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | — | 46.7 | 45.8 | — |
| RN turnover (%) | — | 40.2 | 42.9 | — |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 5.22, RN 1.84, weekend 4.48.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (5.22 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 4/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 3/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
Non profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong, Angela | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/20/2024 |
| Armstrong, Angela | Individual | Trustee of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/20/2024 |
| Brawn, Christine | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/20/2024 |
| Brawn, Christine | Individual | Trustee of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/20/2024 |
| Brooks, Kevin | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2015 |
| Burr, Heather | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/18/2021 |
| Burr, Heather | Individual | Trustee of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/18/2021 |
| Collins, Samuel | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/06/2022 |
| Collins, Samuel | Individual | Trustee of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/06/2022 |
| Denning-Bolle, Sara | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/16/2017 |
| Denning-Bolle, Sara | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/04/2025 |
| Dumont, Amanda | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/06/2024 |
| Dumont, Amanda | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/19/2025 |
| Gagnon, Rebecca | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/18/2022 |
| Gardner, Christopher | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/06/2022 |
| Gardner, Christopher | Individual | Trustee of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/06/2022 |
| Genest, Emil | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/13/2020 |
| Genest, Emil | Individual | Trustee of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/13/2020 |
| Jackson, Diane | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/09/2022 |
| Jackson, Diane | Individual | Trustee of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/09/2022 |
Showing 20 of 36 parties CMS has on file for this facility; 16 are not displayed. The full list is in the CMS Ownership dataset.
Other facilities in the same chain
CMS lists this facility under the chain Maine Veterans' Home — 5 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.
- Maine Veterans Home - Augusta — Augusta, ME · overall 5/5
- Maine Veterans Home - Bangor — Bangor, ME · overall 3/5
- Maine Veterans Home - Caribou — Caribou, ME · overall 4/5
- Maine Veterans Home - Scarborough — Scarborough, ME · overall 5/5
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
- "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
- "How do you record and honor each resident's treatment wishes and advance directives, and how do staff know about them?"
- "How do you learn about each resident's background and history, and how does that shape their care?"
- "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
- "How do you decide when a feeding tube is truly needed, and how do staff care for residents who have one?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "The ownership record on file lists 36 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Square Health Care Center, LLC | 2.1 mi | South Paris, ME | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Norway Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC | 3.3 mi | Norway, ME | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Pinnacle Health & Rehab Canton | 16.8 mi | Canton, ME | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Clover Health Care | 18.2 mi | Auburn, ME | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | SFF |
| Odd Fellows Health Care Center | 18.5 mi | Auburn, ME | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Rumford Community Home | 18.9 mi | Rumford, ME | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Montello Manor | 19.0 mi | Lewiston, ME | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Russell Park Rehabilitation & Living Center | 19.3 mi | Lewiston, ME | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| St Mary's D'youville Pavilion | 19.3 mi | Lewiston, ME | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 |
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 205184.