Market Square Health Care Center, LLC
South Paris, Maine · CCN 205076
18 surveys since 2011, and no finding has been recorded at harm level.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 97
- Surveys
- 18
- Harm or worse
- 0
- Immediate jeopardy
- 0
No finding on record has been cited at harm level or above.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 76
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Chain
- NORTH COUNTRY ASSOCIATES
- County
- Oxford · rural
- Medicare-certified since
- 1992
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 1
- Health inspection
- 1
- Staffing
- 4
- Quality measures
- 4
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat more weighted findings than its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 22 for-profit facilities of 66–99 beds in Maine.
Last survey on record
May 14, 2026
179 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 4.60 | 4.04 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.56 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 49.4% | 49.7% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
- Special focus
- SFF Candidate
Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D2036.4% | E2647.3% | F35.5% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B610.9% | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F6565×
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- F8124×
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F5843×
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.
- F6553×
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
- F7613×
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.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Market Square Health Care Center, LLC, in the surveyor’s own words.
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Mar 5, 2025
Based 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. Findings: 1. The facility's Legionella Water Management Program revised on 1/9/25, under Control Measures states, Various control measures are in place to ensure a healthy water management program. Please refer to Appendix A of the water management program for a description of where controls are located. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF908Nov 5, 2024
Based 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. Findings: On 11/5/24, review of Documentation provided by the facility from Patriot [laundry chemical supply company] noted: Stain treatments: > B-Gone grease and oil remover wash in hot water, 140 degrees Fahrenheit[F]for colors and 165 F for whites. > Blood and stain remover wash in hot water 140 F for colors and 165 for white. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF802Aug 3, 2022
Based 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. Findings: Review of facility provided policy No Cook in the Kitchen undated states, Staff other than the dietary staff will know how to prepare a meal in case there is an immediate emergency in the kitchen.Non dietary staff will be oriented to basic kitchen operations. Choose a few people from each dept who cross-train to learn basic kitchen procedures. Orient those cross-trained staff to: Temperature taking and documentation; ie. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF550May 14, 2026
Based 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). Finding: 1.Review of Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE] , revealed Resident #41 has a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) 14 of 15 indicating he/she is cognitively intact. On 5/11/26 at 9:23 a.m., a surveyor observed, from the hallway, CNA #8 assisting Resident #41 get up and dressed for breakfast. Resident #41 was sitting on the edge of his/her bed in only a brief. Privacy was not provided as the bedroom door was open and no privacy curtain was drawn. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584May 14, 2026
Based 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.Findings:On 5/14/26 from 8:45 a.m. to 9:25 a.m., a surveyor conducted an Environmental Tour with the Environmental Services Director and the Housekeeping/Laundry Supervisor in which the following findings were observed and discussed:[NAME] East Unit:- Spa room - The floor and base of the whirlpool had dirty/stained caulking and rust along the outside edge.- Resident room [ROOM NUMBER] - The floor was dirty and stained with brown substance. […]
Read 20 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 20 of 97 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- May 14, 2026Standard and complaint20 findings
- Mar 5, 2025Standard13 findings
- Dec 19, 2024Complaint3 findings
- Nov 5, 2024Complaint1 finding
- Oct 7, 2024Complaint2 findings
- Aug 3, 2022Standard8 findings
- Dec 15, 2020Infection control1 finding
- Feb 13, 2020Standard8 findings
Show the 10 earlier surveys
- Dec 9, 2019Complaint1 finding
- Feb 28, 2019Standard3 findings
- Mar 9, 2017Standard3 findings
- May 12, 2016Standard and complaint4 findings
- Aug 10, 2015Complaint4 findings
- Jun 20, 2014Standard5 findings
- May 23, 2013—7 findings
- Mar 7, 2013—2 findings
- Aug 24, 2012—6 findings
- Aug 19, 2011—6 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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