20 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Plymouth, MA
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with Special Focus status with abuse icon flag with $460,269 in total fines with 20 recent health deficiencies
19 Obery Street, Plymouth, MA
(508) 747-4790
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
1 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
101
Certified beds
Average residents
85
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Next Step Healthcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1985-03-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.60
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.68
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.90
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.78
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
65%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
56%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 5.1 |
1.9
3.2 pts worse
|
1.9
3.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.9 |
1.5
1.4 pts worse
|
1.8
1.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.4% |
92.2%
5.2 pts better
|
93.4%
4 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 | 4.3% |
3.5%
0.8 pts worse
|
3.3%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 20.9% |
12.0%
8.9 pts worse
|
11.4%
9.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.5% |
5.2%
1.3 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 26.7% |
19.2%
7.5 pts worse
|
19.6%
7.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 25.1% |
22.5%
2.6 pts worse
|
16.7%
8.4 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 | 5.6% |
17.7%
12.1 pts better
|
16.3%
10.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 12.5% |
17.6%
5.1 pts better
|
14.9%
2.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.6% |
1.0%
0.4 pts better
|
1.0%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 6.2% |
2.0%
4.2 pts worse
|
1.7%
4.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 15.0% |
21.7%
6.7 pts better
|
19.8%
4.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.1% |
4.6%
1.5 pts worse
|
5.1%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 67.7% |
77.1%
9.4 pts worse
|
81.7%
14 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 22.1% |
11.8%
10.3 pts worse
|
12.0%
10.1 pts worse
|
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 | 82.1% |
77.7%
4.4 pts better
|
79.7%
2.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 32.8% |
25.8%
7 pts worse
|
23.9%
8.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Top issue: Resident Rights (7 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2023-10-20
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2023-10-20
Fire Safety
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-10-20
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-10-20
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-10-20
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-10-20
Inspection history
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-12-26
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-10-06
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-10-06
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-10-06
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-08-22
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-08-22
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-11-15
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-11-15
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-11-15
Health
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2024-11-15
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-11-15
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-11-15
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-11-15
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2024-11-15
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2024-11-25
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-11-15
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 2024-11-15
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-11-15
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 2024-11-15
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2024-11-25
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-12-06
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-12-06
Health
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected 2023-10-21
Health
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2023-10-21
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-10-02
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 2023-10-02
Health
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2023-10-02
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-10-23
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 2023-10-02
Health
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected 2023-10-02
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 2023-10-02
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2023-10-02
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 2023-10-02
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-10-02
Health
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected 2023-10-02
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-10-02
Health
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Corrected 2023-10-23
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2023-10-02
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2023-10-02
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2023-10-23
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-10-02
Health
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2023-10-02
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2023-10-02
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2023-10-02
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-10-02
Health
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
Corrected 2021-05-05
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 2021-06-16
Health
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected 2021-05-05
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 2021-06-04
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2021-07-01
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-07-01
Health
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Corrected 2021-07-01
Health
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Corrected 2021-05-05
Health
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2021-05-05
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2021-06-04
Health
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected 2021-05-05
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2021-05-05
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2021-05-05
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2021-05-05
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2021-05-05
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2021-05-05
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2021-05-05
Health
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2021-05-05
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 2021-05-05
Health
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected 2021-05-05
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $97,500
Fine
Fine · fine $304,580
Fine
Fine · fine $15,935
Fine
Fine · fine $11,638
Fine
Fine · fine $15,269
Fine
Fine · fine $15,347
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
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