Market Square Health Care Center, LLC – SOUTH PARIS, ME

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Market Square Health Care Center, LLC

3 MARKET SQUARE, South Paris, ME 4281
(207) 743-7086
76 beds
All South Paris facilities
2.0*
Overall
2.0*
Health Inspection
3.0*
Quality Care
4.0*
Staffing
70.13
Score /100
#8227
National Rank

#8227
of 14703 facilities
National
44.1% position
#34
of 78 in ME
State Rank
#4
of 5 in Oxford
County Rank
#2
of 2 in South Paris
City Rank
#2
of 2 in ZIP 4281
ZIP Rank






About Market Square Health Care Center, LLCMarket Square Health Care Center, Llc is located at 3 Market Square, South Paris, ME, reachable at (207) 743-7086. This For profit – Individual facility operates 76.0 certified beds and serves an average of 68 residents per day. It is part of the North Country Associates network (9 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1992-04-01. The facility currently holds a below average (2-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

Market Square Health Care Center, LLC

Address

3 Market Square, South Paris, ME 4281

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 76 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Individual
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: NORTH COUNTRY ASSOCIATES

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Below Average (2★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Below Average (2★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Above Average (4★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
⚠️ Average (3★) quality of care
Compliance
⚠️ 2 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
70.13
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#8227 of 14703 nationally – #34 of 78 in Maine

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Market Square Health Care Center, Llc may be considered for families with limited options in South Paris, ME, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It performs well for short-stay and post-acute rehabilitation patients. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

2 / 5
Health Inspection

2 / 5
Staffing Rating

4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

3 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

1 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightMarket Square Health Care Center, Llc currently provides 4 hours 32 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 47 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 54.8%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 32 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours3 hours 5 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours41 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours47 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours6 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours4 hours 6 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours28 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 2 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $6,500. 5 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 89.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#8,227
of 14,703
National
Bottom 44%
#34
of 78
ME State
Top 44% in ME
#4
of 5
️ Oxford County
#4 of 5
#2
of 2
️ South Paris
#2 of 2
#2
of 2
ZIP 4281
#2 of 2

Nationally, Market Square Health Care Center, Llc ranks 8227th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 70.1/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within ME, it ranks 34th out of 78 nursing homes. In South Paris, it ranks 2nd out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #2,247 nationally and RN hours rank #3,815 nationally (#57 in ME).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank ME State Rank Note
2022 4.59 #1,927 / 14,703 #21 / 78 Top 25%
2023 4.69 #1,675 / 14,703 #22 / 78 Top 25%
2024 4.64 #1,773 / 14,703 #25 / 78 Top 25%
2025 4.60 #2,024 / 14,703 #20 / 78 Top 25%
2026 4.54 #2,247 / 14,703 #24 / 78 Top 25%

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank ME State Rank Note
2022 0.66 #5,865 / 14,703 #68 / 78 Above average
2023 0.77 #3,617 / 14,703 #54 / 78 Top 25%
2024 0.78 #3,529 / 14,703 #58 / 78 Top 25%
2025 0.67 #5,199 / 14,703 #64 / 78 Above average
2026 0.78 #3,815 / 14,703 #57 / 78 Above average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Market Square Health Care Center, Llc is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1992-04-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (207) 743-7086 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Market Square Health Care Center, Llc holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (2★), Staffing (4★), and Quality of Resident Care (3★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 70.1/100, placing it #8227 of 14703 facilities nationally and #34 of 78 in Maine. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Market Square Health Care Center, Llc receives a reported average of 4 hours 32 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 47 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 41 minutes; Nurse Aide — 3 hours 5 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 4 hours 6 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 54.8%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 2 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $6,500. 5 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 89.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Market Square Health Care Center, Llc ranks 8227th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 70.1/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within ME, it ranks 34th out of 78 nursing homes. In South Paris, it ranks 2nd out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #2,247 nationally and RN hours rank #3,815 nationally (#57 in ME). Our composite quality score of 70.1/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in South Paris, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/maine/south-paris/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

3 MARKET SQUARE, South Paris, ME 4281
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Legal Name

MARKET SQUARE HEALTH CARE CENTER LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 76
Average Residents / Day 68 (90% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Individual
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Oxford County, ME
City South Paris, ME
ZIP Code 4281
Approved Since April 1, 1992
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 205076
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
Rankings across 14703 U.S. facilities –
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