Cycle 1
Health 2025-12-08 · Fire 2025-12-08
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Northbridge, MA
Adviniacare At Northbridge
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 4 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
85 Beaumont Drive, Northbridge, MA
(508) 234-9771
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
154
Certified beds
Average residents
113
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Adviniacare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1976-03-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
10 facilities
Chain averages 2 overall / 2 health / 2 staffing / 3 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.29
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.65 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.07
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.96 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.23
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.26 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.60
All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.37
RN + LPN hours · state 1.60 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
2.99
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.45 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.17
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.46 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.05
Reported PT staffing · state 0.08 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.26
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.19
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.54
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
25%
Annual RN turnover · state 45% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
40%
Annual nurse turnover · state 40% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
7,128
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
30.66
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9861
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
0
Baseline 21.15% · Performance 22.11% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
6.11
Baseline 6.28% · Performance 6.01% · Measure score 6.11 · Achievement 6.11 · Improvement 1.60
Total nurse turnover
3.58
Baseline 63.92% · Performance 49.04% · Measure score 3.58 · Achievement 3.58 · Improvement 3.31
Adjusted total nurse staffing
2.57
Baseline 3.40 hours · Performance 3.81 hours · Measure score 2.57 · Achievement 2.57 · Improvement 1.23
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.76% |
10.72%
About the same
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 122 · Observed rate 11.48% · Lower 95% interval 7.82% |
| Discharge to community | 56.77% |
50.57%
6.2 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 105 · Observed rate 49.52% · Lower 95% interval 47.84% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.93 |
1.02
0.1 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 98.55% |
95.27%
3.3 pts better
|
Numerator 68 · Denominator 69 |
| Falls with major injury | 1.45% |
0.77%
0.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 69 |
| Discharge self-care score | 46.51% |
53.69%
7.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 20 · Denominator 43 |
| Discharge mobility score | 39.53% |
50.94%
11.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 17 · Denominator 43 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 4.35% |
2.29%
2.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 3 · Denominator 69 · Adjusted rate 3.64% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.01% |
7.12%
1.1 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 78 · Observed rate 3.85% · Lower 95% interval 2.92% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 10.45% |
8.2%
2.2 pts better
|
Numerator 14 · Denominator 134 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 33.62% |
42%
8.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 78 · Denominator 232 |
| Discharge function score | 48.84% |
56.45%
7.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 21 · Denominator 43 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 31 · Denominator 31 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 11 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 38.89% |
25.2%
13.7 pts better
|
Numerator 14 · Denominator 36 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.6 |
1.9
0.7 pts worse
|
1.9
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.6 · Observed 2.1 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.4 |
1.5
0.9 pts worse
|
1.8
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.4 · Observed 2.1 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.8% |
92.2%
5.6 pts better
|
93.4%
4.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 96.1% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 97.0% · Q4 98.1% · 4Q avg 97.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 99.1% |
94.8%
4.3 pts better
|
95.5%
3.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 99.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 6.2% |
3.5%
2.7 pts worse
|
3.3%
2.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.9% · Q2 4.0% · Q3 7.0% · Q4 8.7% · 4Q avg 6.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 22.2% |
12.0%
10.2 pts worse
|
11.4%
10.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.6% · Q2 17.5% · Q3 22.6% · Q4 41.5% · 4Q avg 22.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 8.6% |
5.2%
3.4 pts worse
|
5.4%
3.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.8% · Q2 11.2% · Q3 9.9% · Q4 5.6% · 4Q avg 8.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 19.3% |
19.2%
0.1 pts worse
|
19.6%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.0% · Q2 17.2% · Q3 18.3% · Q4 21.7% · 4Q avg 19.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 14.1% |
22.5%
8.4 pts better
|
16.7%
2.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 16.7% · Q2 11.4% · Q3 12.5% · Q4 15.4% · 4Q avg 14.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 17.2% |
17.7%
0.5 pts better
|
16.3%
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 27.9% · Q2 17.5% · Q3 7.5% · Q4 15.1% · 4Q avg 17.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 20.8% |
17.6%
3.2 pts worse
|
14.9%
5.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 46.7% · Q2 16.1% · Q3 10.5% · Q4 9.1% · 4Q avg 20.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.2% |
1.0%
0.2 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.0% · Q2 0.8% · Q3 0.9% · Q4 1.9% · 4Q avg 1.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.6% |
2.0%
0.6 pts worse
|
1.7%
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.2% · Q2 3.2% · Q3 1.0% · Q4 1.0% · 4Q avg 2.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 28.2% |
21.7%
6.5 pts worse
|
19.8%
8.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 34.2% · Q2 28.4% · Q3 23.9% · Q4 26.4% · 4Q avg 28.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.6% |
4.6%
1 pts worse
|
5.1%
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.8% · Q2 5.9% · Q3 8.6% · Q4 5.2% · 4Q avg 5.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 75.9% |
77.1%
1.2 pts worse
|
81.7%
5.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 81.7% · Q2 77.1% · Q3 77.8% · Q4 66.2% · 4Q avg 75.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 12.7% |
11.8%
0.9 pts worse
|
12.0%
0.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 12.7% · Observed 13.5% · Expected 11.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.1% |
1.3%
0.2 pts better
|
1.6%
0.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.9% · Q4 3.0% · 4Q avg 1.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 82.3% |
77.7%
4.6 pts better
|
79.7%
2.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 82.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 39.4% |
25.8%
13.6 pts worse
|
23.9%
15.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 39.4% · Observed 38.5% · Expected 23.3% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-07-30 · Fire 2024-07-30
20 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (8 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-04-26 · Fire 2023-04-26
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-08
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2026-01-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-08
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2026-01-23
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-30
E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2024-09-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-30
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-09-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-30
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-09-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-30
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-09-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-30
K131 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Corrected 2024-09-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-30
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-09-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-26
E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2023-06-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-26
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-06-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-26
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-06-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-26
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-06-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-26
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-06-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-26
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-06-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-26
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-06-16
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-08
F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2026-01-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-08
F687 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected 2026-01-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-08
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-01-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-08
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2026-01-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-30
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-09-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-30
F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2024-09-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-30
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-09-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-30
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-09-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-30
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-09-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-30
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-09-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-30
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-09-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-30
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-09-10
B · Minimal harm
2024-07-30
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-09-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-25
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-05-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-25
F622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected 2024-05-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-25
F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-05-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-25
F624 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected 2024-05-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-25
F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-05-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-25
F626 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Corrected 2024-05-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-25
F660 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected 2024-05-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-25
F661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected 2024-05-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-25
F740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2024-05-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-25
F836 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-05-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-25
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-05-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-26
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2023-06-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-26
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-06-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-26
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-06-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-26
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-06-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-26
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-06-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-26
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-06-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-26
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-06-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-26
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2023-06-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-26
F921 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2023-06-08
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Berkowitz, Benjamin
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
David A. Berkowitz Revocable Trust
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Declaration Of Trust Of Yosef Meystel
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Berkowitz, Benjamin
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Jasinski, David
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Labella, Caterina
Corporate Officer · Individual
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