AExcellent · score 80/100 · #4 of 78 in Maine
Maine Veterans Home - So Paris
477 High St, South Paris, ME 04281 · 62 certified beds · Non profit - Corporation
Staffing 5.2 nurse hours per resident-daytop 10% in Maine
4 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 24)top quarter
No fines or payment denials in 3 years
Why Maine Veterans Home - So Paris is graded A
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Maine nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 62 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Maine Veterans Home - So Paris at a Glance
A
80/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 5.22 h.
95<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 24.
87<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 3.
60<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $0 fines, 0 denials.
67<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
5/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Maine, medium facilities · CMS record 205184 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address477 High St, South Paris, ME 04281
Phone2077436300
CountyOxford
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Certified beds62
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
Higher-graded nursing homes nearby
1
Piper Shores - Scarborough, ME · 40 beds
- Staffing 5.1 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Maine
- 5 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 28) — top quarter
1
Maine Veterans Home - Augusta - Augusta, ME · 108 beds
- Staffing 6.6 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Maine
- 6 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 36) — top quarter
1
Mid Coast Senior Health Center - Brunswick, ME · 42 beds
- Staffing 4.5 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Maine
- 3 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 16) — top quarter
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.