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BETHANY SKILLED NURSING FACILITY

97 BETHANY ROAD, FRAMINGHAM, MA 01701
Score: 95 / 100

Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Framingham, Massachusetts, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 95/100, it ranks in the top 4% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Staffing levels at Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility exceed national averages, with 4.99 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 1.08 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility shows a strong inspection record, with just 4 deficiencies noted in recent CMS surveys, none of which were classified as serious.

Score Breakdown

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

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.99 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.08 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.14 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.77 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.41 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.72 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

4
Total Deficiencies
Sep 25, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 4 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (4 shown)
  • Tag 0656 Severity G
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Sep 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Sep 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0883 Severity D
    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
    Apr 22, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0888 Severity D
    Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
    Oct 16, 2022 · 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 2.5% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.4% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 8.9% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.3% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 36.5% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 5.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 30.8% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $9,318

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 95 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 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
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
169
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jun 3, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0