Starfile / Massachusetts

SOMERSET RIDGE CENTER

455 BRAYTON AVENUE, SOMERSET, MA 02726 · CCN 225747

Inspection history vs Massachusetts & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$338,900

Number of fines

2

Number of penalties

3

Payment denials

1

Chain

Chain

BEST CARE SERVICES

Facilities in chain

10

Chain avg overall

1.80 / 5

Inspection citations (31)2 actual harm

1. BF0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.2024-10-02 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

   Potential for minimal harm

2. EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-10-02 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-10-02 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. EF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2024-10-02 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.2024-10-02 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-10-02 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-10-02 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-06-04 · Health · corrected 2024-06-21

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-06-04 · Health · corrected 2024-06-21

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2024-06-04 · Health · corrected 2024-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.2024-06-04 · Health · corrected 2024-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.2024-01-30 · Health · corrected 2024-01-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. EF0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. BF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-13

    Potential for minimal harm

16. EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-13

    Actual harm

18. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. EF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. EF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. EF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. EF0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. EF0847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. BF0848Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-13

    Potential for minimal harm

28. DF0849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. FF0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. GF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2023-05-17 · Health · corrected 2023-06-12

    Actual harm

Ownership

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.