The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited May 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
SOUTHBRIDGE, MA · Medicare-certified · 144 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
1 of 5 overall
Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with low health inspection, staffing, and quality scores. It is flagged with the lowest overall rating, had no fines in the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.17 hours per resident per day versus the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.1738 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: December 18, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1738.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.20
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.06
- Nurse aides
- 1.91
- Weekend nursing
- 2.85
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 36%
Registered nurse turnover: 43%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
29.2%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.9%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.4%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.1%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
8.5%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
14.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
15.7%Improving
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
26.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.1%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.8%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
28.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
13%Worsening
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
84.5%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
89%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
46%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
59.5%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited December 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — 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 December 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
The home failed to safeguard residents’ private information and keep each resident’s medical records properly maintained. Cited December 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 842 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited October 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 13 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of ATHENA HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS · 24 homes · 1.6 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 132 residents on an average day (92% of 144 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 39 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.