Cycle 1
Health 2025-04-04 · Fire 2025-04-04
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Environmental (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
East Bridgewater, MA
Sachem Center For Health And Rehabilitation
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $65,753 in total fines with 7 recent health deficiencies
66 Central Street, East Bridgewater, MA
(508) 378-7227
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
111
Certified beds
Average residents
77
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Azure Healthcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1989-01-31
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.54
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.80
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.95
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.03
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
25%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
38%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.8 |
1.9
0.1 pts better
|
1.9
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
92.2%
7.8 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.1% |
94.8%
2.3 pts better
|
95.5%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.7% |
3.5%
0.2 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 3.8% |
12.0%
8.2 pts better
|
11.4%
7.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.9% |
5.2%
1.3 pts better
|
5.4%
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 20.1% |
19.2%
0.9 pts worse
|
19.6%
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 20.0% |
22.5%
2.5 pts better
|
16.7%
3.3 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 | 30.8% |
17.7%
13.1 pts worse
|
16.3%
14.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 32.2% |
17.6%
14.6 pts worse
|
14.9%
17.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.1% |
2.0%
0.1 pts worse
|
1.7%
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 23.8% |
21.7%
2.1 pts worse
|
19.8%
4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.7% |
4.6%
1.1 pts worse
|
5.1%
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
77.1%
22.9 pts better
|
81.7%
18.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 15.3% |
11.8%
3.5 pts worse
|
12.0%
3.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.5% |
1.3%
0.8 pts better
|
1.6%
1.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 87.3% |
77.7%
9.6 pts better
|
79.7%
7.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 29.2% |
25.8%
3.4 pts worse
|
23.9%
5.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-02-06 · Fire 2024-02-06
28 health deficiencies
Top issue: Administration (7 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Cycle 3
Health 2022-04-20 · Fire 2022-04-20
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Administration (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Inspection history
Recent health citations
G · Actual harm
2025-04-04
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-04-04
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-04
F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2025-04-04
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-04
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-04-04
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-04
F808 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected 2025-04-04
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-04
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 2025-04-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-04
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 2025-04-04
B · Minimal harm
2025-04-04
F921 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-04-04
G · Actual harm
2024-02-06
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-02-09
G · Actual harm
2024-02-06
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-02-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-06
F946 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Provide training in compliance and ethics.
Corrected 2024-02-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-06
F565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected 2024-02-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-06
F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
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 2024-02-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-06
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 2024-02-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-06
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-02-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-06
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 2024-03-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-06
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-02-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-06
F940 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Corrected 2024-02-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-06
F941 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Corrected 2024-02-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-06
F944 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Corrected 2024-02-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-06
F945 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
Corrected 2024-02-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-06
F949 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Corrected 2024-02-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-06
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 2024-03-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-06
F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2024-02-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-06
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 2024-02-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-06
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-02-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-06
F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2024-02-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-06
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-03-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-06
F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2024-02-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-06
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 2024-02-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-06
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-02-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-06
F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2024-02-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-06
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-03-07
C · Minimal harm
2024-02-06
F843 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care.
Corrected 2024-02-09
C · Minimal harm
2024-02-06
F844 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.
Corrected 2024-02-09
B · Minimal harm
2024-02-06
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-02-09
G · Actual harm
2022-04-20
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-05-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-04-20
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 2022-05-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-04-20
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 2022-05-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-04-20
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 2022-05-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-04-20
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2022-05-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-04-20
F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
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 2022-05-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-04-20
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 2022-05-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-04-20
F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2022-05-25
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$40,984
2025-04-04
Fine
Fine · fine $40,984
Fine
$8,330
2024-02-06
Fine
Fine · fine $8,330
Fine
$16,439
2024-02-06
Fine
Fine · fine $16,439
Fine
Ownership
Lieberman, Azriel
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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