Nursing homes › Maine › Market Square Health Care Center, LLC
3 Market Square, South Paris, ME 04281 · 2077437086 · 76 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with North Country Associates, a group operating 9 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 2.6/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $23,179 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.6/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.60 (Maine median: 4.17). RN hours: 0.56. Weekend total: 3.91. Nursing staff turnover: 49%.
All-time on record: 39 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-06-26 |
| 2026-05-14 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-06-26 |
| 2026-05-14 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-06-26 |
| 2026-05-14 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-26 |
| 2025-03-05 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2025-04-15 |
| 2025-03-05 | 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 | Health | corrected 2025-04-15 |
| 2025-03-05 | 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 | Health | corrected 2025-04-15 |
| 2025-03-05 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | Health | corrected 2025-04-15 |
| 2025-03-05 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Health | corrected 2025-04-15 |
| 2025-03-05 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-04-15 |
| 2025-03-05 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-04-15 |
| 2025-03-05 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-15 |
| 2025-03-05 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-15 |
| 2025-03-05 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-15 |
| 2025-03-05 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-15 |
| 2025-03-05 | 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 | Health | corrected 2025-04-15 |
| 2025-03-05 | 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 | Health | corrected 2025-04-15 |
| 2024-12-19 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-31 |
| 2024-12-19 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-31 |
| 2024-12-19 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-31 |
| 2024-11-05 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | complaint | corrected 2024-12-20 |
| 2024-10-07 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-11-18 |
| 2024-10-07 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-11-18 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORESTIS, JOHN | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 100% | since 11/15/2014 |
| ORESTIS, JOHN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/15/2014 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 205076. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.