Maine Veterans Home - so Paris
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise warm, dedicated nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 12 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
While many families report excellent, compassionate care, the recurring reports of fall-related injuries are a significant concern. When touring, we strongly recommend asking the administration for their specific fall-prevention protocols and how they communicate injury incidents to family members.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
12 reviews on Google“Maine Veterans Home - So Paris receives highly polarized feedback, with many families praising the staff's dedication and the facility's cleanliness. However, there are serious, recurring reports regarding patient safety, specifically concerning frequent falls and inadequate injury management.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Warm, dedicated nursing staff
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Strong focus on veteran-centered care
- Positive, energetic atmosphere
Concerns
- Frequent patient falls and inadequate fall prevention (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 13 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
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Questions for Your Tour
- 1It’s wonderful to see how much the staff is praised for their warmth and dedication; how do you foster that kind of energetic and positive atmosphere for the residents?
- 2Since this is a veteran-centered facility, what specific programs or honors do you have in place to celebrate the unique backgrounds of your residents?
- 3What specific protocols or monitoring systems are in place to ensure resident safety and prevent falls during the day and night?
- 4How does the nursing team manage medical emergencies or changes in health status during the overnight hours?
- 5Could you tell us more about the daily activities and how you keep the residents engaged and socially connected?
- 6The facility looks very well-maintained; how often are the common areas and resident rooms deep-cleaned to ensure everything stays so tidy?
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Key Review Excerpts
“MVH South Paris is a fantastic place with a wonderful group of caring caregivers that really go above and beyond for their residents.”
“Both my parents spent their final years there and we felt very fortunate. MVH is absolutely first class with everything they do.”
“My father has been there two months, has fallen no less than half a dozen times and has been hospitalized twice.”
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
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Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Maine Veterans Home - So Paris has 16 deficiencies across three surveys, all corrected by the facility. The most frequent issues involve medication management, food safety, and building safety (blocked exits, fire protection). However, some problems persist across surveys, including medication labeling errors, food handling violations, and blocked corridors, suggesting ongoing challenges in these areas that families should discuss during visits.
Dec 19, 2025Routine5
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Oct 9, 2024Routine7
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Jul 21, 2023Routine4
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Maine Veterans Home - so Paris
nonprofit
Chain Affiliation
Maine Veterans' Home
5 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 4.2/5 · Rank 2 of 5 (Best)
Ownership & Management
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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12 reviews from families & visitors
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