Market Square Health Care Center, LLCCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 3 Market Square, South Paris, ME 04281
- CCN
- 205076
- Ownership type
- For-profit, individual
- Certified beds
- 76
- Residents per day
- 68
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Market Square Health Care Center, LLC an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 14 May 2026. The latest survey cycle has 20 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Maine is 10. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Oxford County median | Maine median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 5 homes in the county, 78 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Maine median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 14 May 2026 | 20 | 10 |
| Cycle 2 | 5 Mar 2025 | 19 | 12 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 8 | 7 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 20 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | E | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | E | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0940 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. | E | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2026 |
Survey cycle 2: 19 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2025 |
| 5 Mar 2025 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2025 |
| 5 Mar 2025 | F0625 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2025 |
| 5 Mar 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2025 |
| 5 Mar 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2025 |
| 5 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2025 |
| 5 Mar 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2025 |
| 5 Mar 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2025 |
| 5 Mar 2025 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2025 |
| 5 Mar 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2025 |
| 5 Mar 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2025 |
| 5 Mar 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2025 |
| 5 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Nov 2024 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Oct 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 7 Oct 2024 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Nov 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 8 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Aug 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2022 |
| 3 Aug 2022 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2022 |
| 3 Aug 2022 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2022 |
| 3 Aug 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2022 |
| 3 Aug 2022 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2022 |
| 3 Aug 2022 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | F | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2022 |
| 3 Aug 2022 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2022 |
| 3 Aug 2022 | F0943 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | B | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2022 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Maine median | Maine average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 4.60 | 4.20 | 4.34 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.56 | 1.00 | 1.05 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.03 | 0.45 | |
| Nurse aides | 3.01 | 2.83 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.91 | 3.80 | 3.92 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 49.4%
- Nurse staff turnover, Maine median
- 46.9%
- RN turnover in a year
- 53.8%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Maine median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 31.7% | 24.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.1% | 3.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 34.3% | 25.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.8% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 21.1% | 19.4% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, individual
- Chain
- North Country Associates (9 homes in the CMS chain file)
The CMS ownership record of this home lists no organisation.
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Oxford County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC | Norway | 5 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 24 Apr 2025 | |
| Maine Veterans Home - So Paris | South Paris | 5 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 19 Dec 2025 | |
| Pinnacle Health & Rehab Canton | Canton | 2 of 5 | 12 | $0 | 19 Nov 2025 | |
| Rumford Community Home | Rumford | 3 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 22 Apr 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Maine Department of Health and Human Services: file a complaintThe complaint page of the State Survey Agency for Maine, from the CMS list of agencies.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Market Square Health Care Center, LLC (CCN 205076). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/market-square-health-care-center-llc-south-paris-me-205076/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Market Square Health Care Center, LLC last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 14 May 2026. It was a standard survey and a complaint investigation. It gave 20 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 5 Mar 2025.
- Who operates Market Square Health Care Center, LLC?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, individual. CMS lists the home in the chain North Country Associates. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for this home. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Market Square Health Care Center, LLC a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 1 home in Maine as a Special Focus Facility and 5 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.