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POET'S SEAT HEALTHCARE CENTER

359 HIGH STREET, GREENFIELD, MA 01301
Score: 39 / 100

Poet'S Seat Healthcare Center has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 39/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Massachusetts. Families considering this Greenfield facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Poet'S Seat Healthcare Center, with 3.34 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent inspections identified 43 deficiencies at Poet'S Seat Healthcare Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.34 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.48 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.93 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.93 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.94 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.39 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

43
Total Deficiencies
May 27, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 41 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0580 Severity G
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    May 27, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0697 Severity G
    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    May 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0604 Severity D
    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
    May 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0690 Severity D
    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent
    May 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0842 Severity D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    May 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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 2.7% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.1% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 22.1% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.1% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 13.0% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 4.4% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 15.4% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $5,541

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 39 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
63
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 27, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6