Memory Care at Market Square

Memory Care Home
Overview of Memory Care at Market Square

Specializing in memory care, the one-of-a-kind senior living community of Memory Care at Market Square situated in the vibrant neighborhood of Market Square, South Paris, ME, strives to provide a safe place for individuals with Alzheimer’s and related dementia. Keep peace of mind with the purposely built and snug accommodations in various semi-private rooms. Memory Care at Market Square goes above and beyond to provide top-notch care and support with a team of respectful and specially trained professionals for seniors to live with dignity and cherish every moment of their golden years.

Gain meaningful experiences and remain well-engaged with the community through a jam-packed calendar of events and stimulating programs. Mingle with friends over healthy and tasty meals and satisfy your dietary needs and preferences. With its tranquil spaces and incredible amenities, Memory Care at Market Square is a good place for seniors to spend a wondrous retirement.

(207) 743-1575

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Maine average: 3.0/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Maine average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Maine average: 4.0/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5
Maine average: 2.7/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
4h 56m per day

This home provides 10% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

Maine average: 4h 30m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 100

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Maine average
Occupancy rate 81.2%
Residents per day (avg) 67
Occupancy rate
81.2%
Residents per day (avg)
67

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

20% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

63% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Medicaid

17% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$13.0M
Profit
$58.2K
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$13,033,078.00
Profit
$58,150.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.5M
34.2% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$8.5M
Total costs $13.0M

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: 2-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at Memory Care at Market Square

Memory Care
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Compare Memory Care around Cumberland County

The information below is reported by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification.
Maine Veterans’ Homes – Scarborough
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

RC

Respite Care

SN

Skilled Nursing

Scarborough (Oak Hill)
150
No
41
CARLAND, MAUREEN
92.7%
$96,997,906.00
$9,387,531.00
9.7%
106.10
4/5
5.6304
5/5
5/5
1/5
9
+56%
+25%
+12%
Semi-Private Rooms
Memory Care at Market Square
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

South Paris (South Paris)
100
No
40
-
81.2%
$12,360,671.00
$4,460,449.00
36.1%
66.60
2/5
4.9317
2/5
4/5
3/5
35
-34%
+10%
-2%
Semi-Private Rooms
Sedgewood Commons
HC

Hospice Care

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

RC

Respite Care

Falmouth (Falmouth Foreside)
91
No
13
MCLEAN, JOLENE
94.7%
$15,043,079.00
$4,877,609.00
32.4%
82.60
3/5
3.8202
3/5
3/5
2/5
28
+1%
-15%
+14%
Semi-Private Rooms
Woodlands Memory Care of Bridgton
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Bridgton (Bridgton)
48
No
10
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Osher Inn At the Cedars
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Portland (North Deering)
30
No
54
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Semi-Private Rooms

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Address 36.1 miles from city center

Address 3 Market Sq, South Paris, ME 04281

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

115
Total Staff
75
Employees
40
Contractors
33,805
Total Hours (Quarter)
43
Avg Staff/Day
8.6
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse119.3 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse1210.3 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant598.5 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
8.6hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
89 staff
9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
4 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Therapy Services
10 staff
6.4hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
4 staff
3.4hs shift avg
Dietary Services
3 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Other Services
3 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
34.1%
of total hours from contractors
11,535 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 12 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 4 Licensed Practical Nurse: 12 Registered Nurse: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant47125916,95291100%8.5
Licensed Practical Nurse012124,93891100%10.3
Medication Aide/Technician6062,96791100%9.9
Registered Nurse101112,8188998%9.3
Physical Therapy Assistant0339657886%6.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician0558607481%7
Dental Services Staff2026816369%6.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist3036556774%7.5
Other Dietary Services Staff2026337279%6.9
Mental Health Service Worker1014895560%8.9
Nurse Practitioner1014645864%8
Administrator1014405560%8
Dietitian1014065055%8.1
RN Director of Nursing1012443235%7.6
Occupational Therapy Aide0111042123%4.9
Qualified Social Worker044992831%3.4
Medical Director0115633%18.7
Occupational Therapy Assistant0113533%11.8

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 6

Maine average 5


Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations 35
Citations per inspection
5.83

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

29 of 35 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 6 of 35 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Maine average

Maine average: 0.3


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Maine average

Maine average: 0.4

0 critical citations More info Maine average: 0.3

0 serious citations More info Maine average: 0.4

29 moderate citations More info Maine average: 25.8

6 minor citations More info Maine average: 2.1
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Mar 05, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Mar 05, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Mar 05, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Mar 05, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit Individual
Resident Census by Payment Source
68 Total Residents
Medicare 12 (17.6%)
Medicaid 50 (73.5%)
Private Pay/Other 6 (8.8%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 13.6
In line with Maine average

Maine average: 14.2

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 24.3
17% better than Maine average

Maine average: 29.1

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 22.2%
15% better than Maine average

Maine average: 26.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 30.8%
In line with Maine average

Maine average: 31.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 19.9%
33% better than Maine average

Maine average: 29.8%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.8%
9% worse than Maine average

Maine average: 4.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 7.6%
69% worse than Maine average

Maine average: 4.5%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.5%
27% worse than Maine average

Maine average: 2.8%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.9%
47% better than Maine average

Maine average: 5.5%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 18.9%
80% worse than Maine average

Maine average: 10.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 15.9%
20% better than Maine average

Maine average: 19.8%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.1%
10% better than Maine average

Maine average: 90.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.4%
In line with Maine average

Maine average: 95.5%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 91.0%
29% better than Maine average

Maine average: 70.8%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Maine average

Maine average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 89.8%
21% better than Maine average

Maine average: 74.5%

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Home and Community Benefits for the Elderly

MaineCare HCB Program

Age 65+ or 18+ with disability, Maine resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural access emphasized.

Maine Statewide Respite Program

ME Respite Program

Caregiver of someone 60+ with dementia, Maine resident.

~$2,500/month (individual, varies).

$40,000 (individual).

Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.

MaineCare Long-Term Care (Nursing Facility Services)

MaineCare Nursing Facility Services

Age 65+, Maine resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care.

$943/month (individual); must be less than nursing home cost for full coverage.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal allowance up to $155,356.

Home equity limit of $636,000; estate recovery applies post-55.

Consumer-Directed Home-Based Care (CDHBC)

Maine Consumer-Directed Personal Assistance Services

Age 65+, Maine resident, needs ADL assistance, income/asset limits apply.

~$2,000/month (varies by AAA).

Not strict; prioritizes low-income.

Available through five Area Agencies on Aging.

Home Accessibility and Repair Program

Maine State Housing Authority Home Accessibility and Repair

Age 62+, Maine resident, homeowner, low-income.

~$34,000/year (individual, 80% AMI, varies by county).

Not specified; focus on income.

Includes Elderly Hardship Grants for urgent repairs.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Maine PACE (not widely available yet)

Age 55+, Maine resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, community-safe.

No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.

$2,000 (individual) for Medicaid portion.

Pilot phase; check availability with DHHS.

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Maine VA Aid and Attendance

Wartime veteran/spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Maine resident.

Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month (individual with A&A).

$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran population in rural areas.

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)

Maine Medicare Savings Programs

Age 65+, Maine resident, Medicare Part A/B enrollee.

$2,014/month (individual, QMB), $2,706/month (SLMB/QI).

$9,090 (individual), $13,630 (couple).

Includes Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), and Qualified Individual (QI).

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