Market Square Health Care Center, LLC
3 Market Square, South Paris, ME 04281 · Oxford County · (207) 743-7086
76 certified beds, about 68 residents a day · For profit - Individual · Medicare and Medicaid since 1992
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 205076 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 14, 2026, inspectors cited 20 health deficiencies (the Maine average is 10.8, the national average 9.2).
None of its 47 health citations since August 2022 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.60 hours per resident per day, against 4.34 across Maine and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.56 of those hours.
49.4% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Maine average 46.7%).
CMS links it to North Country Associates, an affiliated group of 9 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 47 health citations on file.
May 14, 2026Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 20 citations
- E Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record reviews, and interviews, the facility failed to promote care for residents in a manner that maintains each resident's dignity for 2 of 2 sampled residents (Residents #41, #51) on 2 of 4 days of survey (5/11/26, 5/12/26).
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, the facility failed to adequately provide housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain the building in a sanitary, orderly, and comfortable environment on 3 of 3 units ([NAME] East, [NAME] and Tuttle) and the laundry room for 1 of 1 facility tour.
- E Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews the facility failed to provide written transfer/discharge and bed hold notices to include cost of care, which included appeals rights to 4 of 4 residents reviewed for discharge (Resident #1, #9, #38 & #77).
- E Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident's comprehensive care plan was developed and implemented to reflect the current needs of the resident for 5 of 18 residents reviewed for care planning (Residents #17, #38, #25, #61, #85).
- E Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, policy review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure lifesaving medical equipment was restocked and readily available for use in an emergency for 2 of 2 emergency (crash) carts observed ([NAME] East and Tuttle Units).
- E Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, record review, facility policy, and a review of Safety Data Sheets (SDS), the facility failed to ensure that the resident's environment was free of accident hazards by failing to ensure that a patient lift had working safety clips and failing to ensure that chemicals were properly secured for 2 of 2 observations for 2 of 4 days of survey (5/11/26 and 5/12/26). Additionally, the facility failed to ensure that a resident's motorized wheelchair safety screen was completed for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for accidents (Resident #61).
- E Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, the facility failed to provide a sanitary environment to ensure that respiratory equipment was clean to help prevent the development and transmission of disease and infection related to oxygen tubing for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for respiratory care (Resident #11).
- E Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that two people who are authorized to administer medications signed the Shift Count page indicating that they counted all controlled substances at the change of shift for 2 of 3 units reviewed for medication storage (Tuttle and Andrew's Went Unit's).
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy, record review, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to adequately ensure medications and biologics were stored at appropriate temperatures in 3 of 3 refrigerators observed for 3 of 3 months of medication refrigerator logs reviewed. Additionally, the facility failed to ensure treatments were stored properly for 2 of 4 days of survey. (5/11/26 and 5/12/26)
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interview, the facility failed to ensure the kitchen was maintained in a clean and sanitary manner for a food mixer, food storage bins, the ceiling, the hood system, a door, and floors; failed to ensure foods were sealed, labeled and/or dated on kitchen carts and in a walk-in freezer for 2 of 2 kitchen/kitchenette tours for 1of 4 days of survey (5/11/26); and failed to ensure Daily High-Temp Ware Wash temperatures, the Freezer and Refrigerator Temperatures, and Sink/Bucket Sanitizer and 3-Bay parts per million(PPM) were monitored/documented for 1 of 4 days of survey. (5/12/26) Additionally, the facility failed to serve food in in sanitary manor for 1 of 4 days of survey. (5/11/26)
- E Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interviews, the facility's Quality Assurance Committee failed to ensure that the Plan of Correction for identified deficiencies from the Annual Long Term Care Survey Process for Federal Recertification, dated 5/14/26, were effective. The Federal citations F584 and F812 were cited again for the same concerns during the follow-up survey completed on 7/7/26. At the annual recertification survey completed on 5/14/26, deficiencies F584 and F812 were cited. During the follow up survey on 7/7/26, it was determined that F584 and F812 would be recited for the same concerns: 1. F584: Safe/clean/comfortable/homelike environment: Observation of laundry room on 7/7/26 revealed the surface of the cement floor was worn off and untreated creating an uncleanable surface. There were 15 (fifteen) cracked/broken and/or missing floor tiles. [...]
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, record review, and facility policy, the facility failed to maintain an Infection Control Program designed to provide a sanitary environment to help prevent the development and transmission of disease and infection related to the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while providing care for a resident on Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP), sanitizing glucometers, linen handling, hand hygiene during resident care, and applying transmission based precaution for 3 of 4 days of survey (5/11/26, 5/12/26, 5/13/26). Additionally, the facility failed to conduct an annual review of its Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPCP).
- E Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and facility policy the facility implements, and maintain an effective training program for all staff. Appropriately trained staff can improve resident safety, create a more person-centered environment, and reduce the number of adverse events or other resident complications. This has the potential to affect all three units.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure a resident's call bell was within reach for 2 of 2 sampled residents (Residents #5, #51) for 2 of 4 days of survey (5/11/26, 5/12/26).
- D Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the confidentiality of protected health information for 1 of 70 residents during 1 of 4 days of survey. (Resident #38)
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interviews, and facility policy, the facility failed to thoroughly investigate a resident's injury of unknown origin for 1 of 3 facility-reported incidents (Resident #27).
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Version 3.0 Assessments were accurately coded in the area of therapy services for 1 of 20 sampled residents (Resident #38).
- D Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure that a care plan was developed in the area of quality of care and accurate for opioid therapy for 1 of 1 resident reviewed. (#77)
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the clinical record was accurate and complete for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for therapy services (Resident #85) and 1 of 2 residents reviewed for Activities of Daily Living (ADL) (Resident #17).
- D Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Inspectors wroteBased on Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) employee education review and interview, the facility failed to monitor and ensure that the CNA attended the required 12 hours of annual in-service education training for 1 of 5 randomly selected CNAs employed greater than 1 year. (CNA #1)
March 5, 2025Standard inspection · 13 citations
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to maintain an Infection Control Program designed to help prevent the development and transmission of disease and infection relating to Legionella and failed to implement the elements of the Legionella Water Management Program. This has the potential to affect all 68 residents.
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, the facility failed to adequately provide housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain the building in a sanitary, orderly, and comfortable environment on 3 of 3 units ([NAME] East, [NAME] and Tuttle) for 1 of 1 facility tour.
- E Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to issue a bed hold notice which included the daily bed hold cost, to a resident, known family member and/or legal representative for 3 of 3 sampled residents who had been transferred to the hospital (Residents #7, #66, and #69).
- E Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wrote2. Resident #67 was recently admitted to the facility. A review of the nursing assessments, dated 2/11/25 for Resident Smoking Screen and a Resident Smoking Contract state he/she can smoke unsupervised. As of 3/3/25 the residents' care plan lacked interventions and goals relating to smoking. On 3/3/25 at 4:01 p.m., the above was discussed with the Quality Improvement Specialists Based on interviews, record review, and facility policy, the facility failed to ensure a baseline care plan was developed and implemented within 48 hours. That included the instructions needed to provide minimum healthcare information necessary to care for 3 of 25 care plans reviewed (Resident's (R)4, R55, and R67).
- E Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that two people who are authorized to administer medications signed the Shift Count page indicating that they counted all controlled substances at the change of shift for 2 of 2 units reviewed for medication storage (East and [NAME] Units).
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the kitchen was maintained in a clean and sanitary manner for floors, the food disposal unit, a wall mounted fan, and a plunger. Additionally, the facility failed to ensure foods were sealed, labeled, dated and/or discarded if past use by date in a reach-in freezer, in a walk-in refrigerator, a unit kitchenette refrigerator and in a dry storage room for 2 of 2 kitchen/kitchenette tours for 1 of 1 day of survey (3/3/25).
- E Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that a clinical record contained complete and accurate documentation for 2 of 2 residents reviewed for smoking (Resident's #55 #67), and for 2 of 5 residents reviewed for medication review (Resident #45 and #55).
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure accommodations were made for a resident to include the facility's bathing schedule and resident preferences for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for activities of daily living (Resident #7).
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews, interviews, and facility policy the facility failed to update/implement goals and interventions for diuretic and anticoagulant medication use for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for (Resident #11).
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure physician orders were followed for 1 of 2 sampled residents for (Resident #67).
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to provide a sanitary environment to help prevent the development and transmission of disease and infection related to respiratory care for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for respiratory care (Resident #29).
- D Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure an as needed (prn) psychotropic medication met the required 14-day limit for 2 of 6 residents reviewed for psychotropic medications (Resident #4 and #67).
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure medications including treatments were stored properly for 2 of 3 days of survey (3/3/25 and 3/4/25). Additionally, the facility failed to obtain physician orders for medications located at a resident's bedside, for 1 of 1 sampled resident (Resident #322).
December 19, 2024Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interviews, and facility policy, the facility failed to ensure a resident's care plan was updated to reflect the resident's current care needs in the area of falls for 1of 3 residents reviewed (Resident #4).
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that clinical records were complete and contained accurate information for 2 of 3 residents reviewed. (Residents #4 and #5).
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and facility policy, the facility failed to maintain an Infection Control Program designed to help prevent the development of infection for 1 of 3 sampled residents. (Resident 3)
November 5, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- F Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that the facility's laundry equipment was maintained, according to manufacturer's instructions, and operated to ensure proper cleaning and disinfecting of linens for 1 of 1 day of survey(11/5/24). This has the potential to affect all residents.
October 7, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interview, the facility's Daily High-Temp Ware Wash checklist directions, the facility's Refrigerator/Freezer Temperature Logs and the facility's Sink/Bucket Sanitizer Log directions, the facility failed to ensure the kitchen was maintained in a clean and sanitary manner for wall mounted air conditioning units, the floors, a plunger, a dish air dry machine, a grease trap, a wall vent, a ceiling light and a walk-in freezer. Additionally, the facility failed to ensure the walk-in refrigerator/freezer temperatures were monitored; failed to ensure the dishwasher temperatures were monitored; failed to ensure the sink/buckets sanitizers were monitored and failed to ensure food was properly labeled and dated in the walk-in freezer for 1 of 1 kitchen tour for 1 of 1 day of survey (10/7/24).
- E Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that the small and large steam tables were maintained in good repair and in safe operating condition for 2 of 2 kitchen tours (10/7/24).
August 3, 2022Standard inspection · 8 citations
- F Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure 2 of 2 dietary food service workers had the appropriate competencies and were adequately trained around knowing the proper temperatures for foods served to residents. This has the potential to affect all 45 residents in the facility.
- E Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, record review and facility policy, the facility failed to ensure care plans were updated/implemented for side rails for 1 of 1 Resident (#12), smoking for 1 of 1 Resident's (#35) and in the area of dental for 1 of 1 Resident (#41) of 17 residents reviewed for comprehensive care plans.
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to adequately date and properly dispose of open biologicals according to manufacturer specifications and expired medications in 2 of 3 units, [NAME] East and [NAME] West.
- E Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interview, the facility failed to maintain a clean/sanitary environment on 2 or 3 wings observed ([NAME] East and [NAME] West) for 3 of 3 days of survey.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a plan of care was updated in the care area of Nutrition for 1 of 17 resident care plans reviewed. (#2)
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record review the facility failed to follow physician order for wound evaluation and failed to follow the facilities Skin Management policy for 1 of 1 Resident reviewed for pressure ulcer management. (#20)
- B Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure that the Minimum Data Sets, version 3.0 (MDS) was accurately coded for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for smoking (Resident #35) and 1 of 1 resident reviewed for restraints. (Resident #12).
- B Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to implement a training/education program which includes dementia training by failing to ensure that 2 of 5 staff reviewed for in-service training completed the required training. (Employee #4 and #5). On 8/2/22 during a review of the facility staff education records the following was noted: Employee #4 was hired on 7/15/22 and as of 8/2/22 his record lacks evidence of dementia training. Employee #5 was hired on 7/12/22 and as of 8/2/22 her record lacks evidence of dementia training. On 8/2/22 at approximately 2:55 p.m. in an interview with the Assistant Director of Nursing Services, she confirmed that employee #4 and employee #5 did not receive dementia training since being hired. She stated that both employees work with dementia Residents and that both employees are scheduled to have the dementia training this month.
Fire safety inspections
29 fire safety citations on file: 3 on May 14, 2026, 20 on March 5, 2025, 6 on August 3, 2022.
Every fire safety citation29 citations
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- D Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- D Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- D Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- D Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Construct fire resistant interior walls.
- D Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- D Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- D Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
- D Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
- D Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- D Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- C Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- C Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- C Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- C Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.60 | 4.34 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.56 | 1.05 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.91 | 3.92 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.01 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.03 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 49.4% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 53.8% | 40.2% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.46 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.88 on weekdays and 3.91 on weekends, 20% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 22.6% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.79 in April to June 2025 to 4.60 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.60 | 0.56 | 4.88 | 3.91 | 22.6% | 1 of 90 | 68 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.78 | 0.68 | 5.01 | 4.20 | 34.1% | 1 of 92 | 69 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.54 | 0.78 | 4.71 | 4.10 | 27.2% | 0 of 92 | 68 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.79 | 0.65 | 4.96 | 4.37 | 32.4% | 0 of 91 | 67 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Maine, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.35 | 1.06 | 4.52 | 3.95 | 9.2% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Maine | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 31.7 | 24.4 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.9 | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.1 | 4.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 34.3 | 25.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.9 | 4.3 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 21.1 | 20.2 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 12.8 | 20.8 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 13.8 | 16.1 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.1 | 2.0 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: MARKET SQUARE HEALTH CARE CENTER LLC. CMS links this home to North Country Associates, a group of 9 nursing homes averaging 2.6 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orestis, John | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 100% | 11/15/2014 |
| Cyr, Glen | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 01/01/2008 | |
| Orestis, John | Corporate officer | Individual | 11/15/2014 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 12 problems in this area, most recently on May 14, 2026: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 8 problems in this area, most recently on May 14, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on May 14, 2026: "Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on May 14, 2026: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.91 hours per resident per day, below the Maine average of 3.92.
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Maine contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Maine. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Maine DHHS Division of Licensing and Certification, Nursing Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, (800) 499-0229. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Maine DLC Licensed Provider Search, where Maine publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Market Square Health Care Center, LLC's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Market Square Health Care Center, LLC 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Market Square Health Care Center, LLC get at its last inspection?
- 20 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on May 14, 2026. The Maine average is 10.8.
- Has Market Square Health Care Center, LLC been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Market Square Health Care Center, LLC accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Market Square Health Care Center, LLC?
- CMS lists 3 owners and managers, and links the home to North Country Associates. Legal business name: MARKET SQUARE HEALTH CARE CENTER LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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