27 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (11 deficiencies)
13 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (4 deficiencies)
Saugus, MA
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with Special Focus status with $65,946 in total fines with 27 recent health deficiencies with 13 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
266 Lincoln Avenue, Saugus, MA
(781) 233-6830
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
80
Certified beds
Average residents
64
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1967-12-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.52
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.62
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.96
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.03
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
86%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
40%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.4 |
1.9
0.5 pts worse
|
1.9
0.5 pts worse
|
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 | 94.3% |
92.2%
2.1 pts better
|
93.4%
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 86.4% |
94.8%
8.4 pts worse
|
95.5%
9.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.3% |
3.5%
0.2 pts better
|
3.3%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 18.6% |
12.0%
6.6 pts worse
|
11.4%
7.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.0% |
5.2%
1.8 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 20.7% |
19.2%
1.5 pts worse
|
19.6%
1.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 25.7% |
22.5%
3.2 pts worse
|
16.7%
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 | 16.0% |
17.7%
1.7 pts better
|
16.3%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 12.7% |
17.6%
4.9 pts better
|
14.9%
2.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.8% |
1.0%
0.8 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 30.2% |
21.7%
8.5 pts worse
|
19.8%
10.4 pts worse
|
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 | 48.0% |
77.1%
29.1 pts worse
|
81.7%
33.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 3.3% |
11.8%
8.5 pts better
|
12.0%
8.7 pts better
|
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 | 34.3% |
77.7%
43.4 pts worse
|
79.7%
45.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 19.3% |
25.8%
6.5 pts better
|
23.9%
4.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (11 deficiencies)
13 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (10 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
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
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Corrected 2025-07-03
Fire Safety
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
Corrected 2025-07-03
Fire Safety
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Corrected 2025-07-03
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2025-07-03
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-07-03
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 2025-07-03
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2025-07-03
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-08-01
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2025-07-03
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2025-07-02
Fire Safety
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Corrected 2025-07-01
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2025-07-01
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-07-01
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-07-29
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-08-01
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-07-29
Inspection history
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-07-17
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-07-17
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 2025-07-17
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2025-07-17
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2025-07-17
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 2025-07-17
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-07-17
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2025-07-17
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 2025-07-17
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-07-17
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-07-17
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-07-17
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-07-17
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2025-07-17
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-07-17
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2025-07-17
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 2025-07-17
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-07-17
Health
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2025-07-17
Health
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2025-07-17
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 2025-07-17
Health
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected 2025-07-17
Health
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2025-07-17
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2025-07-17
Health
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2025-07-17
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-04-29
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-04-29
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2024-07-25
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-07-25
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-07-25
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-07-25
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 2024-07-25
Health
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected 2024-07-25
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2024-07-25
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2024-07-25
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2024-07-25
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-07-25
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-07-25
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-07-25
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-07-25
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-07-25
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-07-25
Health
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-07-25
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-07-25
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-07-25
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-07-25
Health
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2024-07-25
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-07-25
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-07-25
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2024-07-25
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-04-02
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-04-02
Health
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2023-05-29
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 2023-05-29
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-05-29
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-05-29
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-05-29
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 2023-05-29
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-05-29
Health
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2023-05-29
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 2023-05-29
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2023-05-29
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2023-05-29
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-05-29
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2023-05-29
Health
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2023-05-29
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $56,407
Fine
Fine · fine $9,539
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
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