Pope Nursing Home faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 48/100. The facility ranks in the 43th percentile among Massachusetts nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.
Staffing at Pope Nursing Home is near the national average, with 3.81 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).
Recent inspections identified 23 deficiencies at Pope Nursing Home. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.
Score Breakdown
🏥 Staffing Details
| Staff Type | Hours/Resident/Day | National Avg | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Nursing | 3.81 | 3.8 | Average |
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 0.50 | 0.7 | Below Average |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 0.94 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.37 | 2.4 | Average |
| Weekend Total Nursing | 3.41 | 3.8 | Below Average |
| Weekend RN Hours | 0.41 | 0.7 | Below Average |
🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
- Tag 0801 Severity FEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a quApr 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Tag 0838 Severity FConduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day opeApr 21, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
- Tag 0694 Severity EProvide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.Apr 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Tag 0726 Severity EEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Apr 21, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
- Tag 0727 Severity EHave a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Apr 21, 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 | 7.6% | 4.5% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury | 7.3% | 3.0% | Worse |
| On antipsychotic medication | 29.3% | 14.5% | Worse |
| Urinary tract infections | 4.2% | 2.5% | Worse |
| ADL decline (daily activities) | 31.0% | 14.0% | Worse |
| Excessive weight loss | 4.2% | 7.5% | Better |
| New/worsened incontinence | 15.6% | 45.0% | Better |
How This Grade Was Calculated
This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 48 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: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40
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