Braintree, MA

John Scott House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 8 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

233 Middle Street, Braintree, MA

(781) 843-1860

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Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

138

Certified beds

Average residents

114

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Banecare Management

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1967-01-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.61

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.88

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.03

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.22

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

60%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

32%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.5
1.9
0.4 pts better
1.9
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.8
1.5
0.7 pts better
1.8
1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.7%
92.2%
4.5 pts better
93.4%
3.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
94.8%
5.2 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.4%
3.5%
2.1 pts better
3.3%
1.9 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 5.6%
5.2%
0.4 pts worse
5.4%
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 13.2%
19.2%
6 pts better
19.6%
6.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 18.6%
22.5%
3.9 pts better
16.7%
1.9 pts worse
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 15.7%
17.7%
2 pts better
16.3%
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 12.2%
17.6%
5.4 pts better
14.9%
2.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.2%
1.0%
0.8 pts better
1.0%
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.1%
2.0%
0.9 pts better
1.7%
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 22.3%
21.7%
0.6 pts worse
19.8%
2.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 2.1%
4.6%
2.5 pts better
5.1%
3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 79.4%
77.1%
2.3 pts better
81.7%
2.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 6.5%
11.8%
5.3 pts better
12.0%
5.5 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.2%
1.3%
1.1 pts better
1.6%
1.4 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 90.2%
77.7%
12.5 pts better
79.7%
10.5 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 29.1%
25.8%
3.3 pts worse
23.9%
5.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-04-02 · Fire 2025-04-02

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-04-30 · Fire 2024-04-30

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (2 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-12-30 · Fire 2022-12-30

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-02

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-04-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-02

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-02

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 2025-04-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-02

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-04-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-30

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2024-05-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-30

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-05-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-30

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2024-05-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-30

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-05-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-30

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2023-01-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-30

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 2023-01-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-30

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-01-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-30

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-01-20

C · Minimal harm 2022-12-30

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2023-02-23

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-15

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 2025-11-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-15

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-11-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-02

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2025-05-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-02

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 2025-05-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-02

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 2025-05-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-02

F712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Corrected 2025-05-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-02

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 2025-05-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-02

F924 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.

Corrected 2025-04-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-18

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 2024-08-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-30

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2024-05-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-30

F699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Corrected 2024-05-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-30

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-05-24

G · Actual harm 2022-12-30

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-02-06

G · Actual harm 2022-12-30

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2023-02-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-30

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-02-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-30

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 2023-02-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-30

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 2023-02-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-30

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-02-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-30

F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Corrected 2023-02-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-30

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2023-02-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-30

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-02-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-30

F694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-02-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-30

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-02-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-30

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 2023-02-06

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Morris Health Management LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 5 facilities 2022-01-28
Bane Care Management LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 6 facilities 2016-07-01
Faria, Marie

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 7 facilities 2022-01-28

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