Lawrence, MA

Royal Wood Mill Center

1-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 12 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

800 Essex Street, Lawrence, MA

(978) 686-2994

Compare this facility

Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

1 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

2 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

94

Certified beds

Average residents

61

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Royal Health Group

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1990-07-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

12 facilities

Chain averages 3 overall / 3 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

0.63

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.65 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.97

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.96 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

1.89

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.26 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.49

All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.60

RN + LPN hours · state 1.60 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.06

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.45 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.50

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.46 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.01

Reported PT staffing · state 0.08 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.50

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

2.77

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.72

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

0%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

43%

Annual nurse turnover · state 40% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

5,826

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

Performance score

34.90

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9887

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Healthcare-associated infections

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Total nurse turnover

6.41

Baseline 23.08% · Performance 37.50% · Measure score 6.41 · Achievement 6.41 · Improvement 0

Adjusted total nurse staffing

0.57

Baseline 3.87 hours · Performance 3.24 hours · Measure score 0.57 · Achievement 0.57 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 11.15%
10.72%
0.4 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 65 · Observed rate 13.85% · Lower 95% interval 8.01%
Discharge to community Not Available
50.57%
Not Available · Eligible stays 22 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Medicare spending per beneficiary 0.92
1.02
0.1 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up 100%
95.27%
4.7 pts better
Numerator 26 · Denominator 26
Falls with major injury 0%
0.77%
0.8 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 26
Discharge self-care score Not Available
53.69%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 16 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Discharge mobility score Not Available
50.94%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 16 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 3.85%
2.29%
1.6 pts worse
Numerator 1 · Denominator 26 · Adjusted rate 2.29%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization Not Available
7.12%
Not Available · Eligible stays 23 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 0%
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
Numerator 0 · Denominator 54
Staff flu vaccination coverage 17.31%
42%
24.7 pts worse
Numerator 9 · Denominator 52
Discharge function score Not Available
56.45%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 16 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 8 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 2 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date Not Available
25.2%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 14 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.

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 · Adjusted 1.5 · Observed 1.2 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.2
1.5
0.7 pts worse
1.8
0.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.2 · Observed 2.6 · Expected 1.9 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.1%
92.2%
1.9 pts better
93.4%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 80.3% · Q2 96.9% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 94.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.6%
94.8%
3.8 pts better
95.5%
3.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 98.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.6%
3.5%
1.9 pts better
3.3%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.5% · Q2 1.6% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 79.7%
12.0%
67.7 pts worse
11.4%
68.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 78.0% · Q2 83.3% · Q3 75.4% · Q4 82.4% · 4Q avg 79.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.4%
5.2%
1.8 pts better
5.4%
2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.3% · Q2 3.2% · Q3 1.7% · Q4 1.9% · 4Q avg 3.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 24.3%
19.2%
5.1 pts worse
19.6%
4.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.0% · Q2 25.4% · Q3 23.0% · Q4 23.6% · 4Q avg 24.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 58.0%
22.5%
35.5 pts worse
16.7%
41.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 59.4% · Q2 60.6% · Q3 58.3% · Q4 53.3% · 4Q avg 58.0% · 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 28.7%
17.7%
11 pts worse
16.3%
12.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 28.6% · Q2 21.8% · Q3 44.4% · Q4 17.2% · 4Q avg 28.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 29.3%
17.6%
11.7 pts worse
14.9%
14.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 26.3% · Q2 21.8% · Q3 40.7% · Q4 28.6% · 4Q avg 29.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.3%
1.0%
0.7 pts better
1.0%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.3% · 4Q avg 0.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 5.6%
2.0%
3.6 pts worse
1.7%
3.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.1% · Q2 7.9% · Q3 6.5% · Q4 5.2% · 4Q avg 5.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 30.0%
21.7%
8.3 pts worse
19.8%
10.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 30.4% · Q2 26.2% · Q3 19.8% · Q4 45.2% · 4Q avg 30.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.0%
4.6%
1.6 pts better
5.1%
2.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.5% · Q2 1.7% · Q3 3.0% · Q4 3.8% · 4Q avg 3.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 79.3%
77.1%
2.2 pts better
81.7%
2.4 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 71.9% · Q2 79.4% · Q3 81.8% · Q4 85.7% · 4Q avg 79.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 10.1%
11.8%
1.7 pts better
12.0%
1.9 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 10.1% · Observed 13.0% · Expected 14.4% · Used in QM five-star
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 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 74.3%
77.7%
3.4 pts worse
79.7%
5.4 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 74.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 29.9%
25.8%
4.1 pts worse
23.9%
6 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 29.9% · Observed 34.8% · Expected 27.7% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-04-09 · Fire 2025-04-09

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-04-22 · Fire 2024-04-22

11 health deficiencies

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

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 3 Health 2023-03-03 · Fire 2023-03-03

17 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2025-05-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

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 2025-05-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2025-05-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-05-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-05-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-05-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-05-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-03

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 2023-03-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-03

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-04-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-03

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-04-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-03

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2023-04-01

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-05-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

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 2025-05-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

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 2025-05-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2025-05-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2025-05-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-05-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

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 2025-05-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

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 2025-04-09

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-05-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

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 2025-05-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

F825 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Corrected 2025-05-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-05-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-22

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 2024-04-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-22

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 2024-05-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-22

F908 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2024-04-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-22

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 2024-04-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-22

F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2024-04-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-22

F694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-04-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-22

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-04-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-22

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 2024-04-29

B · Minimal harm 2024-04-22

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2024-04-29

G · Actual harm 2024-04-09

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 2024-04-25

G · Actual harm 2024-04-09

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 2024-04-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-12

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 2024-01-12

G · Actual harm 2023-03-03

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2023-03-27

G · Actual harm 2023-03-03

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 2023-03-27

G · Actual harm 2023-03-03

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2023-03-27

G · Actual harm 2023-03-03

F791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Corrected 2023-03-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-03

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2023-03-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-03

F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2023-03-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-03

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 2023-04-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-03

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 2023-03-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-03

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2023-03-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-03

F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2023-03-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-03

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 2023-04-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-03

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2023-03-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-03

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 2023-03-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-03

F825 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Corrected 2023-03-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-03

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 2023-03-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-03

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-03-27

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Mamary, James

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

45% 12 facilities 2017-03-12
Mamary, Jonathan

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

25% 5 facilities 2017-03-12
Mamary, Joshua

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

5% 2 facilities 2017-03-12
Mamary, James

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 12 facilities 2017-03-12

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