Sharon, MA

Foremost At Sharon LLC

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $25,773 in total fines with 9 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

259 Norwood Street, Sharon, MA

(781) 784-6781

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

66

Certified beds

Average residents

54

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1967-05-16

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

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

0.66

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.65 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.69

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.96 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.42

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.26 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.77

All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.36

RN + LPN hours · state 1.60 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.38

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.45 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.47

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.46 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.12

Reported PT staffing · state 0.08 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.68

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.90

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.32

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

75%

Annual RN turnover · state 45% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

38%

Annual nurse turnover · state 40% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

3,531

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

43.91

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9970

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

0

Baseline 20.22% · Performance 24.52% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

4.66

Baseline 7.14% · Performance 6.44% · Measure score 4.66 · Achievement 4.66 · Improvement 2.75

Total nurse turnover

10

Baseline 51.06% · Performance 22.22% · Measure score 10 · Achievement 10 · Improvement 9

Adjusted total nurse staffing

2.91

Baseline 3.63 hours · Performance 3.90 hours · Measure score 2.91 · Achievement 2.91 · Improvement 0.77

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 11.75%
10.72%
1 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 83 · Observed rate 13.25% · Lower 95% interval 8.77%
Discharge to community 40.85%
50.57%
9.7 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 76 · Observed rate 32.89% · Lower 95% interval 30.62%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 1.22
1.02
0.2 pts worse
Drug regimen review with follow-up 100%
95.27%
4.7 pts better
Numerator 66 · Denominator 66
Falls with major injury 0%
0.77%
0.8 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 66
Discharge self-care score 45.65%
53.69%
8 pts worse
Numerator 21 · Denominator 46
Discharge mobility score 54.35%
50.94%
3.4 pts better
Numerator 25 · Denominator 46
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 0%
2.29%
2.3 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 66 · Adjusted rate 0%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 6.44%
7.12%
0.7 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 68 · Observed rate 4.41% · Lower 95% interval 4.15%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 15.71%
8.2%
7.5 pts better
Numerator 11 · Denominator 70
Staff flu vaccination coverage 58.62%
42%
16.6 pts better
Numerator 51 · Denominator 87
Discharge function score 56.52%
56.45%
0.1 pts better
Numerator 26 · Denominator 46
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient 96%
96.28%
0.3 pts worse
Numerator 24 · Denominator 25
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 43.75%
25.2%
18.6 pts better
Numerator 14 · Denominator 32

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.4
1.9
0.5 pts better
1.9
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.4 · Observed 0.9 · Expected 1.2 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.8
1.5
0.3 pts worse
1.8
About the same
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.8 · Observed 1.4 · Expected 1.3 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.9%
92.2%
1.7 pts better
93.4%
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 95.5% · Q2 95.8% · Q3 97.7% · Q4 87.0% · 4Q avg 93.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.0%
94.8%
3.2 pts better
95.5%
2.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 98.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.2%
3.5%
1.3 pts better
3.3%
1.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 2.1% · Q3 2.3% · Q4 4.3% · 4Q avg 2.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 10.3%
12.0%
1.7 pts better
11.4%
1.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 15.0% · Q4 20.9% · 4Q avg 10.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 0.7%
5.2%
4.5 pts better
5.4%
4.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.6% · 4Q avg 0.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 23.3%
19.2%
4.1 pts worse
19.6%
3.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 19.0% · Q2 25.0% · Q3 25.6% · Q4 23.7% · 4Q avg 23.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 24.2%
22.5%
1.7 pts worse
16.7%
7.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.0% · Q2 26.5% · Q3 23.3% · Q4 21.4% · 4Q avg 24.2% · 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 16.8%
17.7%
0.9 pts better
16.3%
0.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 22.2% · Q2 22.8% · Q3 7.2% · Q4 13.0% · 4Q avg 16.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 20.1%
17.6%
2.5 pts worse
14.9%
5.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 18.9% · Q2 28.2% · Q3 9.1% · Q4 22.9% · 4Q avg 20.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.1%
1.0%
0.1 pts worse
1.0%
0.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.5% · Q4 1.7% · 4Q avg 1.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
2.0%
2 pts better
1.7%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 25.4%
21.7%
3.7 pts worse
19.8%
5.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 31.9% · Q2 33.5% · Q3 19.3% · Q4 16.2% · 4Q avg 25.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 2.3%
4.6%
2.3 pts better
5.1%
2.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 2.5% · Q3 2.5% · Q4 3.7% · 4Q avg 2.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 37.3%
77.1%
39.8 pts worse
81.7%
44.4 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 42.3% · Q2 47.1% · Q3 36.8% · Q4 25.0% · 4Q avg 37.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 16.5%
11.8%
4.7 pts worse
12.0%
4.5 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 16.5% · Observed 17.9% · Expected 12.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.1%
1.3%
0.8 pts worse
1.6%
0.5 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.9% · Q2 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 60.8%
77.7%
16.9 pts worse
79.7%
18.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 60.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 25.8%
25.8%
About the same
23.9%
1.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 25.8% · Observed 23.2% · Expected 21.4% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-06-05 · Fire 2025-06-05

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-06-12 · Fire 2024-06-12

14 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (4 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-04-25 · Fire 2023-04-25

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)

12 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-05

E25 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

Corrected 2025-07-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-05

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-07-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-05

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-07-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-05

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2025-07-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-05

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-07-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-05

K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2025-07-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-12

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2024-06-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-12

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-07-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-12

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-06-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-25

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-06-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-25

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2023-06-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-25

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-06-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-25

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-06-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-25

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2023-06-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-25

K232 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

Corrected 2023-06-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-25

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2023-06-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-25

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2023-06-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-25

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-06-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-25

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-06-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-25

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-06-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-25

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-06-12

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-30

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 2026-01-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-30

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2026-01-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-30

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2026-01-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-30

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 2026-01-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-05

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 2025-07-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-05

F909 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

Corrected 2025-07-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-05

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-07-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-05

F791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Corrected 2025-07-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-05

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-07-07

G · Actual harm 2024-06-12

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-06-28

G · Actual harm 2024-06-12

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2024-06-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-12

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-07-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-12

F848 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.

Corrected 2024-07-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-12

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 2024-07-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-12

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2024-07-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-12

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-07-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-12

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2024-07-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-12

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 2024-07-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-12

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2024-07-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-12

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 2024-07-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-12

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2024-07-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-12

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 2024-07-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-12

F838 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Corrected 2024-07-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-25

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 2023-05-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-25

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2023-05-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-25

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2023-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-25

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-25

F744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Corrected 2023-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-25

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 2023-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-25

F770 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Corrected 2023-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-25

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 2023-05-10

B · Minimal harm 2023-04-25

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-05-10

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$25,773 2024-06-12

Fine

Fine · fine $25,773

Fine

Ownership

Shakow, Rachel

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

70% 2 facilities 2020-09-01
Dagan, Amitai

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

30% 8 facilities 2020-09-01
Shakow, Rachel

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2020-09-01
Shakow, Rachel

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2020-09-01

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