D

SANCTA MARIA NURSING FACILITY

799 CONCORD AVENUE, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138
Score: 54 / 100

Sancta Maria Nursing Facility faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 54/100. The facility ranks in the 51th percentile among Massachusetts nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing levels at Sancta Maria Nursing Facility exceed national averages, with 4.19 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.69 hours per resident per day is near the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent inspections identified 38 deficiencies at Sancta Maria Nursing Facility. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.19 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.69 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.96 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.55 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.83 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.54 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

38
Total Deficiencies
Feb 25, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 38 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0658 Severity E
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Feb 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0726 Severity E
    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
    Feb 25, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • 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
    Feb 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service 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
    Feb 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0580 Severity D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    Feb 25, 2025 · 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 3.8% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 2.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 11.6% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 2.5% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 7.1% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 6.8% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 18.8% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 54 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)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Certified Beds
141
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Feb 25, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
12