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OC Reading Center LLC

1364 MAIN STREET, READING, MA 01867
Score: 17 / 100
⚠️ SFF Candidate

Oc Reading Center Llc has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 17/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Massachusetts. Families considering this Reading facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing at Oc Reading Center Llc is near the national average, with 4.15 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 56 deficiencies at Oc Reading Center Llc, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.15 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.44 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.23 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.47 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.67 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.25 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

56
Total Deficiencies
Nov 13, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 53 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0557 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
    Nov 13, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0678 Severity D
    Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advanc
    Jul 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0726 Severity D
    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.
    Jul 29, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0740 Severity J
    Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
    Nov 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0742 Severity J
    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty,
    Nov 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care 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 15.1% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 0.8% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 27.8% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.5% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 15.7% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 3.5% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 25.7% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $54,360

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 17 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -5 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
123
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Nov 4, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
24