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CAMBRIDGE REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER

8 DANA STREET, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138
Score: 89 / 100

Cambridge Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Cambridge, Massachusetts, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 89/100, it ranks in the top 13% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Staffing at Cambridge Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is near the national average, with 3.75 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 22 deficiencies at Cambridge Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. 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 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.75 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.91 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.61 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.22 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.51 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.68 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

22
Total Deficiencies
Jun 19, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 21 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Jun 19, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0842 Severity E
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    Jun 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0561 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
    Jun 19, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Jun 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity D
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Jun 19, 2025 · 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 6.4% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 5.5% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 22.7% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.3% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 18.6% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 2.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 6.5% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 89 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: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

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
83
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jun 19, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5