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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility

97 Bethany Road, Framingham, MA 01701

Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility, a 169-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Framingham, MA, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #21 of 338 rated homes in MA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 2 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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5 / 5
Much above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#21 of 338
In-state rank among rated MA homes
4.90
Well above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
4
Inspection findings · 2 serious

The verdict

Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility, a 169-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Framingham, MA, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #21 of 338 rated homes in MA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 2 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

5 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#21 of 338
In-state rank among rated MA homes
4.90
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
4
Inspection findings · 2 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 341 MA nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as Non profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

5/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
225535
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
169
Residents
78
In Hospital
No
County
Middlesex
Last Inspection
Jun 4, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 4.90 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
1.07 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
1.13
CNA Hours
2.70
Total Nursing Hours
4.90 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.12
Nursing Turnover
45.2%
RN Turnover
34.8%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility ranks #21 of 338 rated nursing homes in MA on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility operates 169 certified beds in Framingham, MA with approximately 78 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (health inspection 5★ · staffing 5★ · quality 4★).

The inspection file contains 4 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 2 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. This provider has been fined 1 time by CMS, for a combined $9K. Staffing is reported at 4.90 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.86), with RN coverage at 1.07 per resident day.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 45.2% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (4 most recent)

G - Isolated - Actual harm Sep 26, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 3, 2024

G - Isolated - Actual harm Sep 26, 2024 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 3, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 23, 2024 Tag: 0883

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: May 15, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 17, 2022 Tag: 0888

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 4, 2022

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 31.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 1.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 22.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 1.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 7.6% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 5.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 95.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 10.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 98.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 30.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 85.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 93.8% No

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $9K

Date Type Amount
Sep 26, 2024 Fine $9K

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The MA registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View MA registry
  • Peer homes near 169 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in MA. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility?
Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (5★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (4★).
Where does Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility rank among nursing homes in MA?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility ranks 21st among 338 rated nursing homes in MA (#21 of 338). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility?
Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility reports 4.90 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 1.07 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 45.2%.
How many beds does Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility have?
Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility has 169 certified beds with approximately 78 residents. The facility is located at 97 Bethany Road, Framingham, MA 01701.
Does Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility has 4 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 2 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility has received 1 penalties totaling $9K.
Who owns Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility?
Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility was on Jun 4, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility?
Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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