The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
Masconomet Healthcare Center
Registered name: MASCONOMET REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER
TOPSFIELD, MA · Medicare-certified · 123 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
Masconomet Healthcare Center in Topsfield, MA has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Its staffing rating is 2 out of 5 stars, with reported nurse staffing at 3.68 hours per resident per day versus the federal benchmark of 4.1; there were no fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included food safety, psychotropic medication use, and care planning.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.6806 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 12, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6806.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.68
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.99
- Nurse aides
- 2.01
- Weekend nursing
- 3.39
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 55%
Registered nurse turnover: 45%
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
26.7%20.3%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.5%5.7%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.4%3%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.1%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
4.3%1.6%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
6.3%9.8%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
34.2%17.7%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
22.5%21.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.8%1.4%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
29.6%22.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
16.1%51.2%Worsening
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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%89.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—92.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
92%90%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to properly reduce or limit psychotropic medication use and try safer non-drug approaches when appropriate. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 758 — 42 CFR §483.45(e) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: D
The home failed to provide safe and appropriate breathing care when a resident needed it. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 695 — 42 CFR §483.25(i) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Feb 28, 2025
Now operated by Masconomet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, previously Masconomet Health Care Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of ATLAS HEALTHCARE · 29 homes · 3.6 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 115.4 residents on an average day (94% of 123 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 27 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.