Oak Knoll Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 12/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Massachusetts. Families considering this Framingham facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.
Staffing at Oak Knoll Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is near the national average, with 3.97 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).
Recent CMS inspections identified 45 deficiencies at Oak Knoll Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured..
Score Breakdown
🏥 Staffing Details
| Staff Type | Hours/Resident/Day | National Avg | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Nursing | 3.97 | 3.8 | Average |
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 0.56 | 0.7 | Below Average |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 1.25 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.16 | 2.4 | Below Average |
| Weekend Total Nursing | 3.39 | 3.8 | Below Average |
| Weekend RN Hours | 0.38 | 0.7 | Below Average |
🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
- Tag 0656 Severity JDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Jun 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Tag 0689 Severity JEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Jun 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Tag 0578 Severity DHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, andOct 29, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Tag 0604 Severity DEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.Oct 29, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
- Tag 0640 Severity DEncode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.Oct 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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 | 4.3% | 3.0% | Worse |
| On antipsychotic medication | 22.2% | 14.5% | Worse |
| Urinary tract infections | 2.3% | 2.5% | Average |
| ADL decline (daily activities) | 12.2% | 14.0% | Better |
| Excessive weight loss | 7.7% | 7.5% | Average |
| New/worsened incontinence | 16.9% | 45.0% | Better |
⚠️ Penalties & Fines
1 penalty recorded by CMS
Total fines: $211,819
How This Grade Was Calculated
This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 12 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:
- Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
- Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
- Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
- Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
- Penalty deductions: -5 pts
- Fine deductions: -10 pts
Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40
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