The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited May 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
SOMERSET RIDGE CENTER
SOMERSET, MA · Medicare-certified · 135 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
4 of 5 overall
Somerset Ridge Center in Somerset, MA has a 4-star overall rating, with strong health inspection results at 4 stars but weaker staffing and quality measures at 2 stars each. Reported nurse staffing is 3.58 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.5801 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: December 3, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5801.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.42
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.07
- Nurse aides
- 2.10
- Weekend nursing
- 3.18
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 55%
Registered nurse turnover: 58%
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
11.6%9.1%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3%7.3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.7%3%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
5.1%3.7%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
18.8%24.1%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
19.6%23.3%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
15.9%22.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.9%2.7%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
38.1%42.2%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%1.2%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
—97.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
88.1%67.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—88.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
86.5%78.8%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide services that met professional standards of quality. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 658 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(3) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents’ medications were free from unnecessary drugs. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 757 — 42 CFR §483.45(d) — 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 June 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep medication mistakes below the allowed level. Cited December 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 759 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(1) — 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 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $338,900 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 45 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jan 10, 2024
- $214,420
Federal fine
Jan 10, 2024
- $124,480
Federal fine
May 17, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of BEST CARE SERVICES · 10 homes · 2.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 123.2 residents on an average day (91% of 135 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.