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Countryside Health Care of Milford

COUNTRYSIDE DRIVE, MILFORD, MA 01757
Score: 87 / 100

Countryside Health Care Of Milford is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Milford, Massachusetts, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 87/100, it ranks in the top 16% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Staffing levels at Countryside Health Care Of Milford exceed national averages, with 4.42 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.53 hours per resident per day is near the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent inspections identified 29 deficiencies at Countryside Health Care Of Milford. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

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

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.42 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.53 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.35 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.54 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.14 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.42 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

29
Total Deficiencies
Nov 19, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 3 Minor 🟠 26 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0761 Severity E
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Nov 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Nov 19, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Nov 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Nov 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0698 Severity D
    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    Nov 19, 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 1.9% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.3% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 20.3% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.2% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 8.1% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 2.8% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 13.4% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $9,770

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 87 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 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
Government - City
Certified Beds
109
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Nov 19, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7