Wrentham, MA

Serenity Hill Nursing Center

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with 17 recent health deficiencies with 11 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

655 Dedham St, Wrentham, MA

(508) 384-3400

Compare this facility

Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

2 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

44

Certified beds

Average residents

35

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1999-10-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.40

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.99

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.67

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.54

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

40%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

58%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.8
1.9
0.9 pts worse
1.9
0.9 pts worse
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 94.2%
92.2%
2 pts better
93.4%
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.4%
94.8%
2.6 pts better
95.5%
1.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.0%
3.5%
3.5 pts better
3.3%
3.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.9%
12.0%
10.1 pts better
11.4%
9.5 pts better
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 18.6%
19.2%
0.6 pts better
19.6%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 36.3%
22.5%
13.8 pts worse
16.7%
19.6 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 24.8%
17.7%
7.1 pts worse
16.3%
8.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 24.1%
17.6%
6.5 pts worse
14.9%
9.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 5.3%
1.0%
4.3 pts worse
1.0%
4.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.5%
2.0%
0.5 pts better
1.7%
0.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 12.8%
21.7%
8.9 pts better
19.8%
7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.3%
4.6%
1.3 pts better
5.1%
1.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 35.1%
77.1%
42 pts worse
81.7%
46.6 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-04-29 · Fire 2025-04-29

17 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (4 deficiencies)

11 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-05-14 · Fire 2024-05-14

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)

20 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (6 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-03-09 · Fire 2023-03-09

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-29

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2025-07-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-29

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-07-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-29

K232 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

Corrected 2025-07-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-29

K241 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.

Corrected 2025-07-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-29

K311 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2025-07-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-29

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 2025-06-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-29

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-06-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-29

K541 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

Corrected 2025-07-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-29

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-06-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-29

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-06-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-29

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-07-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-14

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2024-07-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-14

K241 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.

Corrected 2024-07-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-14

K311 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2024-07-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-14

K541 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

Corrected 2024-07-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-14

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-06-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-14

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-06-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-14

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-06-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-14

E23 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

Corrected 2024-06-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-14

E24 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

Corrected 2024-06-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-14

E30 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Corrected 2024-06-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-14

E31 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide emergency officials' contact information.

Corrected 2024-06-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-14

E32 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

Corrected 2024-06-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-14

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2024-06-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-14

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-06-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-14

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 2024-06-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-14

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-06-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-14

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2024-06-10

C · Minimal harm 2024-05-14

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-07-09

C · Minimal harm 2024-05-14

K232 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

Corrected 2024-07-09

C · Minimal harm 2024-05-14

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-07-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-09

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2023-04-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-09

K241 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.

Corrected 2023-04-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-09

K311 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2023-04-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-09

K541 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

Corrected 2023-04-07

C · Minimal harm 2023-03-09

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-04-07

C · Minimal harm 2023-03-09

K232 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

Corrected 2023-04-07

C · Minimal harm 2023-03-09

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-04-07

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-29

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 2025-06-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-29

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 2025-06-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-29

F565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected 2025-05-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-29

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 2025-06-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-29

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 2025-06-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-29

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2025-06-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-29

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-05-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-29

F699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-05-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-29

F742 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Corrected 2025-05-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-29

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-06-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-29

F887 · Infection Control Deficiencies

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 2025-06-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-29

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 2025-05-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-29

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 2025-06-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-29

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 2025-06-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-29

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 2025-06-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-29

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2025-06-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-29

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-06-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-14

F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Corrected 2024-05-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-14

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-05-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-14

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-05-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-14

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-05-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-14

F551 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

Corrected 2024-05-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-14

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 2024-05-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-14

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2024-05-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-14

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 2024-05-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-14

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 2024-05-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-14

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 2024-05-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-09

F867 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2023-04-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-09

F885 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Report COVID19 data to residents and families.

Corrected 2023-04-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-09

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 2023-04-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-09

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 2023-04-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-09

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-04-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-09

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 2023-04-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-09

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-04-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-09

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 2023-04-21

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Woods, Thomas

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

67% 3 facilities 2005-01-01
Woods, Charles

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

13% 1 facilities 2005-01-01
Harrington, John

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

10% 1 facilities 2005-01-01
Sweeney, Matthew

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

10% 3 facilities 2005-01-01
Harrington, John

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2005-01-01
Harrington, John

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2005-01-01
Sweeney, Matthew

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2005-01-01
Sweeney, Matthew

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2005-01-01
Woods, Thomas

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 3 facilities 1999-03-30

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