About Melrose Healthcare
Nursing home overview and details
Melrose Healthcare is a for-profit nursing home in Melrose, MA, serving Middlesex County and the surrounding community. The facility has 106 certified beds with an average daily census of 94.8 residents.
Melrose Healthcare has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1989, bringing 37 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with NEXT STEP HEALTHCARE, which provides administrative support and oversight.
CMS has assigned this facility a 1-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Melrose, MA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Poor
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Melrose Healthcare has received a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.
Health Inspection
Poor
Quality Measures
Below Average
Staffing
Below Average
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Melrose Healthcare provides 3.42 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.54 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 29.9%, which is lower than many facilities, suggesting staff stability. RN-specific turnover is 58.3%. Weekend staffing averages 3.22 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Melrose Healthcare is designated as a Special Focus Facility (SFF) by CMS, meaning it has a history of serious quality issues and is under enhanced oversight, and has received 1 fine totaling $49,324. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.
Special Focus Facility
This facility is designated as a Special Focus Facility (SFF) by CMS, meaning it has a history of serious quality issues and is under enhanced oversight.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Melrose Healthcare
What is the CMS rating for Melrose Healthcare?
Melrose Healthcare has a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Melrose Healthcare have?
Melrose Healthcare has 106 certified beds with an average daily census of 94.8 residents.
What type of facility is Melrose Healthcare?
Melrose Healthcare is a for profit - limited liability company nursing home serving Middlesex County in Melrose, MA.
How many doctors practice at Melrose Healthcare?
Affiliated doctor information is not currently available for Melrose Healthcare.
Does Melrose Healthcare have any safety concerns?
Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Melrose Healthcare has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·