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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
The record, 2011–2026
’11’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Harm or worseNone

No finding on record has been cited at harm level or above.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file11/18

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

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day4.604.04
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.56—
Annual nurse turnover49.4%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

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ—K—L—
Actual harmG—H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD2036.4%E2647.3%F35.5%
No harm, potential for minimalA—B610.9%C—
CMS’s current file: 55 of the 97 citations on record.

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.

Comparable facilities

The nearest facilities to this one in the same peer group, by weighted findings.

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