About Saugus Center
Nursing home overview and details
Saugus Center is a for-profit nursing home in Saugus, MA, serving Essex County and the surrounding community. The facility has 80 certified beds with an average daily census of 64.8 residents.
Saugus Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1967, bringing 59 years of experience in long-term care.
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 Saugus, 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
Saugus Center 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
Average
Staffing
Below Average
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Saugus Center provides 3.21 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.54 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 34.0%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 63.6%. Weekend staffing averages 3.12 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Saugus Center 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 2 fines totaling $65,946. 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 Saugus Center
What is the CMS rating for Saugus Center?
Saugus Center 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 Saugus Center have?
Saugus Center has 80 certified beds with an average daily census of 64.8 residents.
What type of facility is Saugus Center?
Saugus Center is a for profit - limited liability company nursing home serving Essex County in Saugus, MA.
How many doctors practice at Saugus Center?
1 physicians are affiliated with Saugus Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Saugus Center have any safety concerns?
Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Saugus Center has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·