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SPAULDING NURSING AND THERAPY CENTER - BRIGHTON

100 N BEACON STREET, BOSTON, MA 02134
Score: 89 / 100

Spaulding Nursing And Therapy Center - Brighton is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Boston, Massachusetts, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 89/100, it ranks in the top 13% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Staffing levels at Spaulding Nursing And Therapy Center - Brighton exceed national averages, with 8.24 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 3.46 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent inspections identified 6 deficiencies at Spaulding Nursing And Therapy Center - Brighton. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 8.24 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 3.46 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.40 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 4.38 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 7.02 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 2.45 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

6
Total Deficiencies
Mar 11, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 6 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0761 Severity E
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Mar 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0554 Severity D
    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    Mar 11, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0686 Severity D
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    Mar 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0758 Severity D
    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psy
    Mar 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Mar 11, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 15.7% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 18.6% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 3.1% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 24.0% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 2.1% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 19.4% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 89 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
123
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Mar 11, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5