B

BRIARWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER

150 LINCOLN STREET, NEEDHAM, MA 02492
Score: 71 / 100

Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center earns a solid B grade from CMS data, with a score of 71/100. Performing above average across most metrics, this Needham facility ranks in the 67th percentile among Massachusetts nursing homes.

Staffing at Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is near the national average, with 3.99 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 23 deficiencies at Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.99 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.81 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.79 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.38 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.45 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.48 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

23
Total Deficiencies
Feb 17, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 23 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0658 Severity G
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Feb 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity E
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Jul 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0698 Severity E
    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    Jul 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0759 Severity E
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    Jul 25, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Jul 25, 2024 · 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 6.2% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.8% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 21.9% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 7.2% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 3.1% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 5.1% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $8,788

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 71 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 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
120
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 19, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0