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Maine Veterans’ Homes – South Paris

477 High St, South Paris, ME 04281

Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $4,414

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,414
  • Average State Price: $4,450
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Maine Veterans’ Homes – South Paris Description

    Maine Veterans’ Homes – South Paris is a medium 28 bed community that offers assisted living, memory care, nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the small town of Paris, Maine and is part of the Maine Veterans Homes network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 8 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city out of 2 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 5 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    9.4
    Maine Veterans’ Homes – South Paris
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 31 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 2 communities in South Paris
  • Ranking in State: 29 out of 181 communities in ME
  • Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A


    Employee Reviews

    6.9
    Maine Veterans Homes
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 104 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Maine

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff B

    Employee Culture B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Reviews of the facility present a mixed picture, with some expressing significant concerns and others offering high praise. One review detailed a distressing experience where a family member fell multiple times and did not receive the expected level of care, leading to severe dissatisfaction. Another review criticized the facility's handling of fall prevention and treatment of injuries, suggesting a gap between reported standards and actual practice.

    Conversely, many reviews highlighted the exceptional care and compassion shown by the staff, describing the facility as a wonderful, caring place for loved ones. Families appreciated the professional, kind, and respectful treatment their relatives received, particularly praising the attention to veterans. The facility was commended for its cleanliness, roominess, and the variety of activities and outings available to residents. The food quality also received positive mentions, with one reviewer wishing they could eat there all the time.

    Some reviews specifically appreciated the facility's efforts in providing a comfortable and engaging environment for veterans, noting the joy and competition brought by events like T-Ball games. The staff's dedication and the facility's commitment to cutting-edge practices and technology, combined with a personal touch, were highlighted as reasons families felt comfortable choosing this place for their loved ones.

    However, concerns were raised about the Alzheimer's unit, with one review detailing a negative experience regarding the treatment and prevention of infections, suggesting a need for improvement in certain areas of care.

    Overall, while some reviews indicate areas for improvement, particularly in fall prevention and specific health care practices, the majority of feedback is overwhelmingly positive, praising the facility for its compassionate care, cleanliness, and the quality of its services and staff.


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    Health

    Access to trained care providers

    Transportation to doctor’s appointments

    A therapist demonstrating at-home exercises

    Outpatient therapy

    Trained staff educating on medication management

    Aquatic pool program


    Services

    Setting up Meals on Wheels

    Transportation services for appointments and outpatient therapy

    Medication management

    Respite care

    Pharmacy


    Activities

    Individualized recreational programming

    Aquatic pool program

    Large sun room with heated outdoor patio

    Community lounge with fireplace and kitchenette

    Weekly pet therapy

    Art


    Community Amenities

    Beautifully landscaped courtyards with manicured gardens

    Bangor location Therapy Apartment Suite

    Modern facility and accommodations

    Large sun room with heated outdoor patio

    Community lounge with fireplace and kitchenette

    A barber/beauty shop


    Room Amenities

    Apartment-style living areas

    Quiet rooms and guest accommodations

    Private and semi-private assisted living rooms

    Private resident rooms on secured memory care unit

    Secure long-term memory care area

    Kitchenette


    Dining

    Common dining areas

    Setting up Meals on Wheels

    New restaurant-style dining area

    Rotating menus

    Cookouts


    Transportation

    Transportation to doctor’s appointments

    Wheelchair accessible transportation for resident outings


    Pet

    Pet therapy visits

    Weekly pet therapy



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 5
    Health inspection rating: 5
    Staffing rating: 5
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 5
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: July 26, 1995
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 62
    Total current residents: 52
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 0
    Total cost of fines: $0


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2021-10-19 2021-11-20 C Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2019-09-10 2019-12-09 D Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2019-09-10 2019-12-09 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2019-09-10 2019-12-09 D Smoke Deficiencies Construct fire resistant interior walls.
    2019-09-10 2019-12-09 D Smoke Deficiencies Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    2019-09-10 2019-12-09 D Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2019-09-10 2019-12-09 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2019-09-10 2019-12-09 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
    2019-09-10 2019-12-09 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2021-10-20 2021-11-30 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
    2021-10-20 2021-11-30 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2019-09-12 2019-10-20 B Resident Rights Deficiencies Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    2019-09-12 2019-10-20 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2018-08-30 2018-10-07 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    2018-08-30 2018-10-07 D 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.
    2018-08-30 2018-10-07 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Paris which is 1.4 miles away and has a population of 5,073 (very small town).
    • The average income is $48,290, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 73
      • Low Temperature: 22
      • Average Temperature: 47.5
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 116 days of rain, 62 days of snow and 186 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.9 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.92 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 293.0, Moderate Days 11.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Walmart Supercenter
    5.5 miles away
    Wallingford's Fruit House
    14.1 miles away
    Hannaford
    16.7 miles away
    Shop 'n Save
    16.8 miles away
    BJ's Wholesale Club
    17.1 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Turner - Northland Plaza
    13.0 miles away
    Livermore - Brettun's Variety
    16.1 miles away
    CMCC
    16.7 miles away
    Wal-Mart
    17.2 miles away
    Auburn Plaza
    17.3 miles away

    Banks

    TD Bank
    4.0 miles away
    Northeast Bank
    8.4 miles away
    Rainbow Federal Credit Union
    12.0 miles away
    North East Bank
    16.7 miles away
    KeyBank
    16.8 miles away

    Hospitals

    Stephens Memorial Hospital
    2.9 miles away
    Bridgton Hospital
    16.9 miles away
    Central Maine Medical Center
    18.6 miles away
    Saint Marys Regional Medical Center
    19.3 miles away
    Rumford Hospital
    20.6 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    18.2 miles away
    Bedard Pharmacy
    18.3 miles away
    Walgreens
    18.8 miles away
    The Medicine Shoppe
    19.5 miles away
    Rite Aid
    19.8 miles away

    Dentists

    Auburn Family Dental
    17.3 miles away

    Parks

    Cornwall Nature Preserve
    1.5 miles away
    Whitney
    1.6 miles away
    Paris
    1.7 miles away
    Moore Park
    1.9 miles away
    Paris Hills Historic District
    2.0 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Auburn Mall
    17.2 miles away
    River Valley Crossing
    18.5 miles away
    Lewiston Mall
    19.7 miles away

    Culture

    Oddfellow Theater
    8.5 miles away
    Franco Center
    19.0 miles away
    Olin Arts Center
    19.0 miles away
    Florence Keigwin Amphitheater
    19.0 miles away
    The Public Theatre
    19.3 miles away

    Restaurants

    Taste of Eden Vegan Cafe
    2.9 miles away
    Village Pizza & Restaurant
    11.9 miles away
    Kathy's Diner
    11.9 miles away
    Olde Mill Tavern
    12.4 miles away
    The Victorian
    16.7 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of ME. It is a medium-sized community with 28 total beds.

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