Civita Care Northbridge has a 1-out-of-5 overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating, 3-star staffing, and 4-star quality measures. It reported 3.53 nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, had $57,281 in fines in the last 24 months, and has a recent abuse citation.
Last inspection: December 2, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $57,281recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.526.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.41
Licensed practical nurses
1.07
Nurse aides
2.04
Weekend nursing
3.19
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 35%
Registered nurse turnover: 62%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
20.3%14.3%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0.9%5.6%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.8%4%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
2%0.9%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
8%18.6%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
17.9%13%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
13.9%20.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.7%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
28.8%24%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0.9%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—93.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
83.3%85.5%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—55.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
38.3%28.9%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited December 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The home failed to ensure nurses and nurse aides had the needed skills to care for each resident and support their well-being. Cited June 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 726 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited June 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure nurse aides had the skills and training needed to care for residents safely, including dementia care and abuse prevention. Cited June 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 947 — 42 CFR §483.95 — S/S: F
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $40,480 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $16,801 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $57,281 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Federal fine
Nov 18, 2025
$40,480
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jun 26, 2024
64 days
Federal fine
Jun 26, 2024
$16,801
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of ATHENA HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS · 24 homes · 1.6 stars avg
Occupancy
125.3 residents on an average day (86% of 145 beds)
Resident voice
Resident & family councils
Medicare history
Certified for 29 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.