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Worst nursing homes in Massachusetts, ranked by CMS inspection citations
The most-cited nursing home in Massachusetts is Pine Knoll Nursing Center (LEXINGTON), with 72 CMS health-inspection deficiency citations on record. Massachusetts has 1,000 citations across 34 facilities; the ten most-cited are ranked below, with daily nurse staffing (PBJ) and PECOS ownership records for context.
Massachusetts Summary
Deficiency Citations
1,000
CMS NH Health Citations
Facilities Cited
34
Distinct CCNs with citations
SNF Enrollments
—
PECOS-enrolled SNFs
Staffing Days Loaded
1,000
PBJ facility-day records
The 10 most-cited nursing homes in Massachusetts
| CCN | Facility Name | City | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 225049 | Pine Knoll Nursing Center | LEXINGTON | 72 |
| 225133 | BLUEBERRY HILL REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CTR | BEVERLY | 70 |
| 225147 | SAUGUS CENTER | SAUGUS | 66 |
| 225185 | COUNTRY GARDENS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER | SWANSEA | 59 |
| 225198 | TWIN OAKS CENTER | DANVERS | 58 |
| 225067 | WEDGEMERE HEALTHCARE | TAUNTON | 49 |
| 225199 | WORCESTER REHABILITATION & HEALTH CARE CENTER | WORCESTER | 43 |
| 225058 | ROYAL BRAINTREE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER | BRAINTREE | 40 |
| 225063 | MARLBOROUGH HILLS REHABILITATION & HLTH CARE CTR | MARLBOROUGH | 40 |
| 225145 | OAKHILL HEALTHCARE | MIDDLEBORO | 37 |
Source: CMS NH Health Deficiency Citations (Provider Data Catalog). Higher citation counts reflect more survey findings, not necessarily worse outcomes — survey intensity varies by state.
Staffing Overview — Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Staff Category | Massachusetts Avg | National Avg | Δ vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN (Direct Care) | 0.55 | 0.38 | +0.17 |
| CNA | 2.36 | 2.32 | +0.04 |
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) Daily Nurse Staffing. National averages from CMS Five-Star PY2023 staffing methodology. HPRD = total hours ÷ daily resident census.
Ownership Data Coverage
No PECOS enrollment data loaded for Massachusetts yet.
Source: CMS PECOS SNF All Owners (ACA Section 6101; 42 CFR § 424.516). Ownership percentage: 25.0 = 25%. Role codes 34/35 = direct/indirect ownership ≥ 5%.
Access Full Massachusetts Dataset
Download the complete Massachusetts nursing home deficiency, staffing, and ownership records as JSON or CSV with field-level provenance headers.
Data is federal public-domain (17 U.S.C. § 105). Fonteum adds normalized CCN keys, field-level provenance, and snapshot attestation. No trust claims made — data quality reflects CMS source fidelity. Methodology · All States · Full Deficiencies Dataset