North Country Associates

Founded in 1982 by John Orestis, North Country Associates positions itself as one of Maine’s largest homegrown healthcare companies, offering post-acute, long-term, residential care, rehabilitation, outpatient therapies, adult day services, ICF/IID services, and assisted living ([northcountryassociates.com](https://northcountryassociates.com/about-us/?utm_source=openai)).

Despite noting 'largest Maine-based healthcare company,' the corporate structure details such as ownership (private or public) are not explicitly stated on the 'About Us' page – though BBB lists it as a corporation and indicates it was incorporated on March 3, 1986, suggesting a for-profit corporate entity ([bbb.org](https://www.bbb.org/us/me/lewiston/profile/assisted-living-facilities/north-country-associates-inc-0021-329260?utm_source=openai)). There is no indication that it is publicly traded or part of a REIT.

The chain operates in one state: Maine, and is affiliated with nine facilities throughout the state ([projects.propublica.org](https://projects.propublica.org/nursing-homes/affiliate/a-375?utm_source=openai)). According to CMS-based chain analysis (as of February 1, 2026), these facilities vary in size from 23 beds to 102 beds, including locations such as Borderview in Van Buren, Edgewood in Farmington, Fallbrook Commons in Portland, Maplecrest in Madison, Market Square in South Paris, Orchard Park in Farmington, Russell Park in Lewiston, Sanfield in Hartland, and Southridge in Biddeford ([nursinghomedatabase.com](https://www.nursinghomedatabase.com/analysis/chain/375?utm_source=openai)).