5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Bedford, MA
4-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $25,497 in total fines with 5 recent health deficiencies with 9 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
100 Old Billerica Road, Bedford, MA
(781) 275-8700
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
179
Certified beds
Average residents
94
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1983-12-13
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
1.05
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.78
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
3.31
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.95
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
17%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
28%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.0 |
1.9
0.9 pts better
|
1.9
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.1 |
1.5
0.4 pts better
|
1.8
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.2% |
92.2%
7 pts better
|
93.4%
5.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.9% |
94.8%
4.1 pts better
|
95.5%
3.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.8% |
3.5%
0.7 pts better
|
3.3%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.3% |
12.0%
11.7 pts better
|
11.4%
11.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.6% |
5.2%
1.6 pts better
|
5.4%
1.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 16.9% |
19.2%
2.3 pts better
|
19.6%
2.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 10.2% |
22.5%
12.3 pts better
|
16.7%
6.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 12.7% |
17.7%
5 pts better
|
16.3%
3.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 15.2% |
17.6%
2.4 pts better
|
14.9%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.0%
1 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.4% |
2.0%
0.6 pts better
|
1.7%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 17.6% |
21.7%
4.1 pts better
|
19.8%
2.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.9% |
4.6%
0.7 pts better
|
5.1%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 89.3% |
77.1%
12.2 pts better
|
81.7%
7.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 4.4% |
11.8%
7.4 pts better
|
12.0%
7.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.3%
1.3 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 88.6% |
77.7%
10.9 pts better
|
79.7%
8.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 15.3% |
25.8%
10.5 pts better
|
23.9%
8.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Corrected 2025-03-28
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2025-03-28
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-03-28
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-03-28
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-03-28
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2025-03-28
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-03-28
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2025-03-28
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-03-28
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-04-01
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-04-01
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-04-01
Inspection history
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-06-09
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-06-09
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-06-09
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-03-12
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-03-12
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-07-05
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-07-05
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-07-05
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-10-11
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2023-10-11
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-10-11
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $16,985
Fine
Fine · fine $8,512
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
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