Affinity Healthcare faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 42/100. The facility ranks in the 36th percentile among Massachusetts nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.
Staffing levels at Affinity Healthcare exceed national averages, with 5.22 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.45 hours per resident per day is near the national average of 0.7 hours.
Recent CMS inspections identified 61 deficiencies at Affinity Healthcare, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident..
Score Breakdown
🏥 Staffing Details
| Staff Type | Hours/Resident/Day | National Avg | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Nursing | 5.22 | 3.8 | Above Average |
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 0.45 | 0.7 | Below Average |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 1.29 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 3.49 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Weekend Total Nursing | 4.90 | 3.8 | Above Average |
| Weekend RN Hours | 0.30 | 0.7 | Below Average |
🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
- Tag 0580 Severity DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Jan 26, 2026 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Tag 0689 Severity JEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Jun 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Tag 0689 Severity JEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Oct 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Tag 0756 Severity FEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in develoSep 25, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Tag 0584 Severity EHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for dSep 25, 2024 · Resident Rights 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 | 7.4% | 4.5% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury | 1.1% | 3.0% | Better |
| On antipsychotic medication | 54.7% | 14.5% | Worse |
| Urinary tract infections | 2.0% | 2.5% | Better |
| ADL decline (daily activities) | 11.3% | 14.0% | Better |
| Excessive weight loss | 3.1% | 7.5% | Better |
| New/worsened incontinence | 7.2% | 45.0% | Better |
⚠️ Penalties & Fines
2 penalties recorded by CMS
Total fines: $27,648
How This Grade Was Calculated
This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 42 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:
- Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
- Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
- Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
- Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
- Penalty deductions: -10 pts
- Fine deductions: -2 pts
Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40
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