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.
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.
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).
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/
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.