Market Square Health Care Center, Llc
South Paris, ME · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 205076) · 76 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (207) 743-7086 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Market Square Health Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below Maine's state average of 3.09. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, while its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Market Square Health Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.60 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.4%.
Market Square Health Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is indicated for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Market Square Health Care Center, LLC is a for-profit (individually owned) nursing home in South Paris, Oxford County, Maine, certified for 76 beds with an average of 68.1 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since April 1992.
According to CMS Care Compare, Market Square holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Maine state average of 3.09. This overall score reflects a health inspection rating of 1 star, a staffing rating of 4 stars, and a quality measures (QM) rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.60 per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the provided data for this facility.
Market Square is part of the North Country Associates chain, which operates 9 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.6 across the chain.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to available data.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Market Square holds a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below Maine's state average of 3.09.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.60 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 49.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 76 beds with an average daily population of 68.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit individual entity and is part of the North Country Associates chain, which operates 9 facilities averaging a 2.6 CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since April 1, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (207) 743-7086 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (207) 743-7086 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/205076?state=ME.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.