Memory Care at Market Square

    3 Market Sq, South Paris, ME 04281
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.09·(22)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.8
    • Staff

      3.3
    • Meals

      2.5
    • Amenities

      3.1
    • Value

      3.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate, professional caregiving staff
    • Attentive one-on-one care
    • Engaging activities program with monthly themed events
    • Clean, well-maintained common areas
    • Perceived high clinical care quality by some families
    • Reasonable value for cost

    Cons

    • Inconsistent meal quality and temperature control
    • Supply-chain and pantry shortages
    • Care rationing linked to cost-control measures
    • Slow response to call bells and assistance requests
    • Gaps in pain management and timely clinical attention
    • Staff communication tone
    • Limited activity availability during infection-control periods
    • Staffing and management instability affecting operations
    • Safety and timely-assistance protocol gaps

    Summary of reviews

    Overall, the reviews present a mixed picture of Memory Care at Market Square. Many accounts highlight the facility's strengths in day-to-day caregiving: staff are frequently described as compassionate, professional, and attentive, and some families perceive a high level of clinical care. The activity program is a noted positive for those residents who participate, with recurring themed monthly events and engaging programming. Common areas and general cleanliness are also cited as strengths, and several reviewers view the community as offering reasonable value for cost.

    At the same time, there are consistent operational concerns that prospective families should evaluate. Staffing behavior and responsiveness appear uneven: while many caregivers receive praise, other descriptions point to slow call-bell responses, perceived delays in attending to residents, and instances where pain-management needs were not addressed promptly. There are also comments about the communication tone of some nursing staff and a broader sense of staffing or management instability that can affect day-to-day service delivery.

    Dining and supplies emerge as a separate cluster of issues. Some reviewers find meals pleasing, but others report inconsistent food preparation and problems with temperature control, undercooked items, and limited menu variety. Reviewers also referenced shortages of pantry staples and indications that cost-control measures have affected access to supplies and portions, suggesting a facility-level pattern of constrained resources that can impact meal service and other support functions.

    Activity access and infection-control policies are another area with variability. When full programming is available, activities are described as engaging and well-organized; however, pandemic-era restrictions or other policies have limited activity availability for some residents. The physical environment is generally described as clean and maintained, but a few comments raise broader safety and timely-assistance concerns that prospective families should consider.

    Finally, management practices are a recurring theme. Several reviewers connect supply shortages, perceived care rationing, and inconsistent staff responsiveness to broader management and resourcing decisions. Given the mix of strong caregiving reports and operational shortcomings, families touring the community should ask targeted questions about staffing levels and turnover, call-bell response metrics, pain-management protocols, meal preparation processes and contingency planning for supply shortages, and the current activity schedule and infection-control policies. These checks will help determine whether the facility’s strengths align with a prospective resident’s priorities and whether the operational gaps identified in reviews have been addressed.

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    Medicare Ratings

    2·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    Memory Care at Market Square is located at 3 Market Sq, South Paris, ME, 04281.

    About Memory Care at Market Square

    Memory Care at Market Square sits in South Paris, Maine, serving folks from Oxford County and focusing only on those with Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, so it's got a secure setting with round-the-clock staff who know how to help people with memory troubles, and the place is designed to keep everyone safe from wandering and confusion, with semi-private rooms giving each resident their own sleeping space plus kitchenettes for snacks and a homey feeling. The two-story building offers a courtyard where residents can safely get fresh air, and there's a dining room meant for residents to eat and be social together every day, and the kitchen space lets folks take part in baking and simple activities that can still bring enjoyment. They serve healthy meals all day and night to fit everyone's dietary needs, and they offer special programs and activities to keep residents engaged, whether it's classes, events, or even camps and fundraising projects, while also having grief support and a "learning by living" program, which tries to give purpose or meaning to each day. The building is set up for comfort and safety, with Wi-Fi and cable in every room, a salon for haircuts and beauty treatments, and personal services like laundry, housekeeping, and even grocery shopping if needed. Skilled professionals provide help with medication, incontinence, diabetic care, and other needs, while therapy services-like physical, occupational, and speech therapy-are available too. Residents who need more care, like long-term nursing or palliative support, will find that here as well, which means families might worry a bit less. Memory Care at Market Square tries to help everyone stay social by having structured programs for friendships, plus activities that fit what each person can still do, all in an age-specific setting that tries to encourage independence and dignity, and even though the community has modern touches, it carries the feel of a snug home, with a focus on residents' comfort, emotional well-being, and the chance to find joy even with memory problems.

    People often ask...

    Memory Care at Market Square offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    There are 24 photos of Memory Care at Market Square on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 3 Market Sq, South Paris, ME 04281.

    No, Memory Care at Market Square does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Maine, the DHHS Division of Licensing & Certification licenses assisted living and residential care facilities, posting statements of deficiency and plans of correction.

    License number1761
    Facility typeResidential Care

    Inspection Reports

    21

    Reports

    72

    Citations

    15

    Complaints

    3

    Years

    21 Oct 2025Complaint
    Investigated complaints found multiple deficiencies in medication administration, incident reporting, service planning, and sanitation.
    • 7.1 Medications and TreatmentsMedications administration procedures
    • 7.7 Medications and TreatmentsExpired medications
    • 11.1.7 Administrative and Resident RecordsIncident reporting and recordkeeping
    • 12.3 Standards for Resident CareResident service plans
    • 15.10.8 Sanitation/dietary servicesSanitation and food storage
    16 May 2025Renewal
    Determined substantial compliance with emergency preparedness requirements.
    06 May 2025Renewal
    Determined that the provider was in compliance with applicable requirements after a follow-up visit.
    18 Apr 2025Renewal
    Identified planned generator maintenance and diesel fuel testing with specified compliance dates.
    • —Generator maintenance and testing
    • —Diesel fuel testing and audits
    18 Apr 2025Renewal
    Identified deficiencies in electrical safety related to receptacle testing and deficiencies in emergency power testing and fuel quality.
    • NFPA 99, Healthcare Facilities Code, 2012 edition, Section 6.3.3.2.4Retention force testing of non-hospital-grade receptacles
    • NFPA 110; NFPA 99Generator testing under load and exhaust temperature requirements
    • NFPA 110; NFPA 99Annual fuel quality testing for generator
    05 Mar 2025Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and annual survey found multiple deficiencies in resident rights accommodations, care planning, environment, medication management, infection control, and related areas.
    • §483.10(e)(3)Reasonable Accommodations Needs/Preferences
    • §483.10(i)Safe/Clean/Comfortable/Homelike Environment
    • §483.15(d)Bed-Hold Policy Notice
    • §483.21(a)(1)-(3)Baseline Care Plan
    • §483.21(b)(1)-(3)Comprehensive Care Plan
    • §483.25Quality of Care
    • §483.25(i)Respiratory Care and Suctioning
    • §483.45(a)-(c)Pharmacy Services
    • §483.45(e)Free from Unnecessary Psychotropic Meds/PRN Use
    • §§483.45(g)-(h)Label/Storage of Drugs and Biologicals
    • §483.60(i)Sanitary Food Procurement/Storage/Preparation/Service
    • §§483.20(f)(5), 483.70(h)(1)-(5)Resident Records - Identifiable Information
    • §§483.80(a)-(f)Infection Prevention & Control
    05 Mar 2025Complaint
    Identified a failure to accommodate a resident's bathing schedule and personal preferences, affecting daily living.
    • §483.10(i)(3)Resident rights and baseline care planning
    04 Mar 2025Renewal
    Multiple life-safety deficiencies were identified in egress, fire protection, electrical systems, and smoking controls, with citations issued.
    • NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 editionMeans of Egress – General
    • NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 editionExit Doors – Delayed Egress Locking Arrangements
    • NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 editionEmergency Lighting
    • NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 editionExit Signage
    • NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 editionHazardous Areas Enclosure
    • NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 editionSprinkler System Installation
    • NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 editionSprinkler System Maintenance and Testing
    • NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 editionCorridor Doors
    • NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 editionFire Drills
    • NFPA 70; NFPA 99; NFPA 101Electrical Systems – Essential Electrical System
    • NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 edition; NFPA 110Electrical Systems – Generator Testing
    • NFPA 70; NFPA 99Electrical Equipment – Power Cords and Extension Cords
    • NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 editionSmoking Regulations
    • NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 editionCombustible Decorations
    • NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 editionInterior Wall and Ceiling Finish
    • NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 editionElectrical Systems – Maintenance and Testing
    • NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 editionElectrical Systems – Maintenance and Testing
    04 Mar 2025Renewal
    Identified widespread life-safety and construction deficiencies, including failures to maintain fire barriers, means of egress, hazardous areas, sprinklers, emergency lighting, signage, and electrical systems.
    • NFPA 101 2012 Edition: 8.2.1.3, 19.1.3.5Penetrations and wall construction for two-hour separation walls between occupancies
    • NFPA 101 18.2.1, 19.2.1, 7.1.10.1Means of Egress - General
    • NFPA 101 7.2.1.6.1, 7.2.1.6.2, 9.2.2.2.5.2, 9.2.2.2.6Egress Doors
    • NFPA 101 8.2.2.2.5.2, 19.2.2.2.5.2, TI A 12-4Doors with Self-Closing Devices
    • NFPA 101 7.9.3.1, 19.2.9.1Emergency Lighting
    • NFPA 101 19.2.10.1, 19.2.10.2, 19.2.10.3, 19.2.10.4Exit Signage
    • NFPA 101 19.3.2.1, 19.3.5.9Hazardous Areas - Enclosure
    • NFPA 101 19.3.5.1-19.3.5.5, 19.4.2, 19.3.5.10, 9.7, 9.7.1.1(1)Sprinkler System - Installation
    • NFPA 101 9.7.5, 9.7.7, 9.7.8, NFPA 25Sprinkler System - Maintenance and Testing
    • NFPA 101 19.3.5.1-19.3.5.5; NFPA 99; NFPA 70Sprinkler System - Maintenance and Testing
    • NFPA 101 19.3.6.3Corridor - Doors
    • NFPA 101 19.7.1.4-19.7.1.7Fire Drills
    • NFPA 101 19.7.4; NFPA 701 (2010) or NFPA 28e (2009); 18.7.4/19.7.4Smoking Regulations and Combustible Decorations
    • NFPA 701 (2010) or NFPA 28e (2009); NFPA 19.7.5.6(4)Combustible Decorations
    • NFPA 101 19.7.5.7; 18.7.5.7Soiled Linen and Trash Containers
    • NFPA 110, NFPA 99; NFPA 70Electrical Systems - Essential Electric System
    • NFPA 99 6.3.2.1, 6.3.3.2.4; NFPA 70Electrical Equipment - Power Cords and Extension Cords
    • NFPA 99 10.2.4; NFPA 70 400-8Electrical Equipment - Power Cords and Extension Cords (additional item)
    05 Feb 2025Complaint
    Verified compliance with applicable regulations following an unannounced follow-up visit. No deficiencies were cited.
    08 Jan 2025Complaint
    Found no deficiencies.
    26 Dec 2024Complaint
    Determined substantial compliance with applicable long-term care regulations.
    26 Dec 2024Complaint
    Determined substantial compliance after a follow-up visit addressing a prior complaint investigation.
    19 Dec 2024Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and found deficiencies in confidentiality and safeguarding of resident records, and in infection prevention and control practices, with additional concerns about documentation and care planning.
    • §483.70(h)(2)Resident records confidentiality; privacy
    • §483.70(h)(3)Safeguard resident medical records
    • §483.70(h)(5)Medical records contents
    • §483.80(a) et seq.Infection prevention and control program
    19 Dec 2024Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and found deficiencies in falls-related care planning, incomplete nursing notes after falls, and infection control practices.
    • 42 CFR 483.21(b)(1)-(3)Develop/Implement Comprehensive Care Plan
    • 42 CFR 483.20(f)(5); 42 CFR 483.70(h)(1)-(5)Resident Records - Identifiable Information
    • 42 CFR 483.80Infection Prevention & Control
    05 Nov 2024Complaint
    Observed hot water entering laundry washers far below required temperatures, risking inadequate cleaning and disinfection of linens; documentation showed ongoing hot water supply issues.
    • CFR 483.90(d)(2)Essential Equipment, Safe Operating Condition
    05 Nov 2024Complaint
    Investigated a laundry operation issue and found that hot water temperatures in the washing machines were too low to properly clean and disinfect linens, resulting in noncompliance with regulatory requirements.
    • 42 CFR Part 483 Subpart BLaundry temperature requirements
    07 Oct 2024Complaint
    Identified sanitation and equipment deficiencies in the facility’s kitchen and related areas, including dusty surfaces, debris, and missing monitoring records; equipment was not maintained in safe operating condition.
    • §483.60(i)Food Safety Requirements
    • §483.90(d)(2)Essential Equipment, Safe Operating Condition
    07 Oct 2024Complaint
    Determined violations of food safety and equipment safety standards due to multiple sanitation issues and unsafe kitchen equipment during a kitchen tour.
    • 42 CFR 483.60(i)(1)-(2)Food safety requirements
    • 42 CFR 483.90(d)(2)Essential Equipment, Safe Operating Condition
    03 Oct 2023Complaint
    Concluded substantial compliance following an unannounced on-site visit.
    12 Sept 2023Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and determined substantial compliance with applicable long-term care requirements.

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