D

MOUNT CARMEL CARE CENTER

320 PITTSFIELD ROAD, LENOX, MA 01240
Score: 51 / 100

Mount Carmel Care Center faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 51/100. The facility ranks in the 47th percentile among Massachusetts nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing levels at Mount Carmel Care Center exceed national averages, with 4.22 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.63 hours per resident per day is near the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent inspections identified 22 deficiencies at Mount Carmel Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.22 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.63 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.39 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.21 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.93 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.52 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

22
Total Deficiencies
Apr 22, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 22 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0553 Severity D
    Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
    Apr 22, 2025 · Resident Rights 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.
    Apr 22, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Apr 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0692 Severity D
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    Apr 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0712 Severity D
    Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
    Apr 22, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services 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 5.8% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 5.3% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 24.3% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.5% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 20.1% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 7.1% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 22.0% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $46,410

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 51 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -4 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Certified Beds
69
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 22, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6