Wakefield, MA

Vantage at Wakefield LLC

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with Special Focus status with abuse icon flag with $61,461 in total fines with 28 recent health deficiencies with 10 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

One Bathol Street, Wakefield, MA

(207) 776-0678

Compare this facility

Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

149

Certified beds

Average residents

81

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Vantage Care

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1990-07-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.66

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.84

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.24

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.73

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

61%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

30%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.7
1.9
0.8 pts worse
1.9
0.8 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 94.8%
92.2%
2.6 pts better
93.4%
1.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.9%
94.8%
2.1 pts better
95.5%
1.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.0%
3.5%
1.5 pts better
3.3%
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.5%
12.0%
9.5 pts better
11.4%
8.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.3%
5.2%
1.1 pts worse
5.4%
0.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 29.2%
19.2%
10 pts worse
19.6%
9.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 36.2%
22.5%
13.7 pts worse
16.7%
19.5 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 7.8%
17.7%
9.9 pts better
16.3%
8.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 11.6%
17.6%
6 pts better
14.9%
3.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.5%
1.0%
0.5 pts better
1.0%
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.2%
2.0%
0.8 pts better
1.7%
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 17.7%
21.7%
4 pts better
19.8%
2.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 4.7%
4.6%
0.1 pts worse
5.1%
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 67.1%
77.1%
10 pts worse
81.7%
14.6 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 12.6%
11.8%
0.8 pts worse
12.0%
0.6 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.0%
1.3%
1.7 pts worse
1.6%
1.4 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 70.6%
77.7%
7.1 pts worse
79.7%
9.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 16.2%
25.8%
9.6 pts better
23.9%
7.7 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-02-04 · Fire 2025-02-04

28 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (8 deficiencies)

10 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-02-29 · Fire 2024-02-29

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)

11 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-01-20 · Fire 2023-01-20

15 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

11 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-04

E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2025-03-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-04

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-03-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-04

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-03-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-04

K352 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-03-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-04

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-03-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-04

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-03-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-04

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-03-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-04

K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2025-03-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-04

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-03-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-04

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-03-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-29

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2024-04-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-29

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-04-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-29

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-04-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-29

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-04-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-29

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-04-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-29

K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2024-04-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-29

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-04-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-29

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2024-04-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-29

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-04-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-29

K221 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key.

Corrected 2024-04-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-29

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-04-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-20

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2023-01-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-20

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-03-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-20

K311 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2023-03-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-20

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-02-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-20

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-02-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-20

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-02-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-20

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-02-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-20

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2023-03-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-20

K916 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

Corrected 2023-03-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-20

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-02-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-20

K929 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.

Corrected 2023-02-14

Inspection history

Recent health citations

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-02-04

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 2025-03-13

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-02-04

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 2025-03-13

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-02-04

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 2025-03-13

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-02-04

F740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Corrected 2025-03-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-04

F867 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-03-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-04

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2025-03-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-04

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 2025-03-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-04

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2025-03-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-04

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-04-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-04

F919 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Corrected 2025-03-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-04

F949 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.

Corrected 2025-03-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-04

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 2025-03-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-04

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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 2025-03-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-04

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 2025-03-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-04

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 2025-03-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-04

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-03-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-04

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 2025-03-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-04

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-03-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-04

F694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-03-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-04

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-03-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-04

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2025-03-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-04

F699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-03-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-04

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 2025-03-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-04

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 2025-03-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-04

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 2025-03-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-04

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 2025-03-13

C · Minimal harm 2025-02-04

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-03-13

C · Minimal harm 2025-02-04

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2025-03-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-29

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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 2024-04-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-29

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 2024-04-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-29

F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2024-04-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-29

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 2024-04-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-29

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-04-01

H · Actual harm 2023-01-20

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 2023-02-08

G · Actual harm 2023-01-20

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 2023-02-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-20

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2023-02-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-20

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 2023-02-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-20

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 2023-02-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-20

F576 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Corrected 2023-02-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-20

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 2023-02-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-20

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 2023-02-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-20

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-02-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-20

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 2023-02-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-20

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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 2023-02-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-20

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2023-02-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-20

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 2023-02-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-20

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 2023-02-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-20

F826 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide specialized rehabilitative services by qualified personnel, when ordered for a resident by a doctor.

Corrected 2023-02-08

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$61,461 2025-02-04

Fine

Fine · fine $61,461

Fine

Ownership

Vantage Care Ma4 LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 2 facilities 2023-12-01
Arem, Cheryl

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

21% 2 facilities 2023-12-01
Brown, Yossi

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

21% 4 facilities 2023-12-01
Herskovitz, Miriam

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

21% 2 facilities 2023-12-01
Yurowitz, Sam

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

21% 4 facilities 2023-12-01
Jpw Mass Holdings LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

15% 2 facilities 2023-12-01
Aiguosatile, Augustine

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-12-01
Yumasi, Vivienne

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-12-01
Yurowitz, Sam

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2023-12-01

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