The home failed to protect residents’ right to complain without fear and did not ensure grievances were handled promptly. Cited January 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 585 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: F
Nursing home report
Broad Reach Healthcare
Registered name: Liberty Commons
NORTH CHATHAM, MA · Medicare-certified · 132 beds
In good standing
For-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
Broad Reach Healthcare in North Chatham, MA has a 3 out of 5 overall rating, with a low 2 out of 5 health inspection rating but strong staffing at 5 out of 5 and nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (4.68 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). It had $0 in fines over the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.676 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 9, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.676.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.76
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.95
- Nurse aides
- 2.96
- Weekend nursing
- 3.87
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 41%
Registered nurse turnover: 28%
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).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
8%11.7%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.4%4.6%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1%4%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
6.3%2.4%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
0%3.4%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
18.2%23%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
37.4%27.8%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
14.5%13.8%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.8%1.4%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.5%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
29.5%26.5%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—94.4%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
82.1%97.7%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—70.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
84%96%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to protect residents’ right to organize and take part in resident and family groups. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 565 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to prevent unnecessary mind-altering medications or ensure medicines did not limit a resident’s ability to function. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 605 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide services that met professional standards of quality. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 658 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(3) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 126.5 residents on an average day (96% of 132 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 37 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.