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SKILLED NURSING FACILITY AT NORTH HILL (THE)

NEEDHAM, MA · Medicare-certified · 72 beds

Needs attention
Non-profit
4 of 5 overall

4 out of 5 stars overall. Staffing is strong at 5 stars and 7.43 nurse hours per resident per day, above the 4.1 federal benchmark, but health inspections and quality measures are both 3 stars, and the facility has had $16,153 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

7.4303 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: July 18, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $16,153recent federal penalty

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 7.4303.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
1.57
Licensed practical nurses
0.99
Nurse aides
4.87
Weekend nursing
6.97

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 24%
Registered nurse turnover: 30%

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

24.3%20%Improving

Residents with a fall causing major injury

6.8%2%Improving

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

0%7.1%Worsening

Residents with a urinary tract infection

3.5%4%No change

Residents who lost too much weight

5.6%0%Improving

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

47.2%17.4%Improving

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

39.7%27.6%Improving

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

10.7%12.8%Worsening

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

1.9%0%Improving

Residents with a long-term catheter

4.3%1.7%Improving

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

27.8%2%Improving

Residents with depressive symptoms

1.8%0%Improving

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%100%No change

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

100%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

98.8%98.9%No change

What the inspectors found

The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited January 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: J

The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited January 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J

The home failed to prevent unnecessary mind-altering medications or ensure medicines did not limit a resident’s ability to function. Cited July 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 605 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E

The nursing home failed to develop and follow policies to make sure residents received flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 883 — 42 CFR §483.80 — 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 July 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.

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  3. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $16,153 was recorded.

  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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  5. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $16,153 in total fines.

  • Federal fine

    Jan 15, 2025

    $16,153

Operator & ownership

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Occupancy
62.8 residents on an average day (87% of 72 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 41 years

Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.