Springside Rehabilitation And Skilled Care Center faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 49/100. The facility ranks in the 44th percentile among Massachusetts nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.
Staffing levels are a potential concern at Springside Rehabilitation And Skilled Care Center, with 3.36 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 20 deficiencies at Springside Rehabilitation And Skilled Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.
Score Breakdown
🏥 Staffing Details
| Staff Type | Hours/Resident/Day | National Avg | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Nursing | 3.36 | 3.8 | Below Average |
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 0.31 | 0.7 | Below Average |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 0.91 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.14 | 2.4 | Below Average |
| Weekend Total Nursing | 3.07 | 3.8 | Below Average |
| Weekend RN Hours | 0.17 | 0.7 | Below Average |
🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
- Tag 0759 Severity DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Sep 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Tag 0880 Severity DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Sep 28, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
- Tag 0887 Severity EEducate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly documentJul 15, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies
- Tag 0755 Severity DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Jul 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Tag 0756 Severity DEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in develoJul 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service 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 | 5.3% | 4.5% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury | 4.1% | 3.0% | Worse |
| On antipsychotic medication | 25.1% | 14.5% | Worse |
| Urinary tract infections | 1.5% | 2.5% | Better |
| ADL decline (daily activities) | 16.4% | 14.0% | Worse |
| Excessive weight loss | 5.0% | 7.5% | Better |
| New/worsened incontinence | 17.9% | 45.0% | Better |
⚠️ Penalties & Fines
1 penalty recorded by CMS
Total fines: $9,770
How This Grade Was Calculated
This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 49 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:
- Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
- Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
- Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
- Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 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
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