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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Care One at Brookline

99 Park Street, Brookline, MA 02146

Care One at Brookline, a 120-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Brookline, MA, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #224 of 338 rated homes in MA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm 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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2 / 5
Below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#224 of 338
In-state rank among rated MA homes
3.58
Below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
33
Inspection findings

The verdict

Care One at Brookline, a 120-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Brookline, MA, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #224 of 338 rated homes in MA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

2 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#224 of 338
In-state rank among rated MA homes
3.58
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
33
Inspection findings on file

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 For 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

2/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

3/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
225509
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
120
Residents
98
In Hospital
No
County
Norfolk
Last Inspection
Dec 18, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 3.58 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.67 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.96
CNA Hours
1.94
Total Nursing Hours
3.58 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.14
Nursing Turnover
34.2%
RN Turnover
64.7%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Care One at Brookline

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Care One at Brookline ranks #224 of 338 rated nursing homes in MA on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Care One at Brookline operates 120 certified beds in Brookline, MA with approximately 98 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars (health inspection 2★ · staffing 2★ · quality 4★).

The inspection file contains 33 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider. Staffing is reported at 3.58 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.86), with RN coverage at 0.67 per resident day.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Care One at Brookline falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 34.2% (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 (33 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 18, 2025 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 15, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 18, 2025 Tag: 0698

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 15, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 18, 2025 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: Jan 15, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 18, 2025 Tag: 0584

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 15, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 18, 2025 Tag: 0761

Ensure 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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 15, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 18, 2025 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 15, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 18, 2025 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 15, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 21, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 30, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 21, 2024 Tag: 0756

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 30, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 21, 2024 Tag: 0699

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 30, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 21, 2024 Tag: 0697

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 30, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 21, 2024 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 30, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 21, 2024 Tag: 0679

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 30, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 21, 2024 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 30, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 21, 2024 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 30, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 21, 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: Dec 30, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 21, 2024 Tag: 0655

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 30, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 21, 2024 Tag: 0554

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 30, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Nov 21, 2024 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 30, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Nov 21, 2024 Tag: 0761

Ensure 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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 30, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Nov 21, 2024 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 30, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Nov 21, 2024 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 30, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Nov 21, 2024 Tag: 0583

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 30, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Nov 21, 2024 Tag: 0565

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 30, 2024

C - Widespread - No harm Nov 22, 2023 Tag: 0732

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 20, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 22, 2023 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 20, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 22, 2023 Tag: 0790

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 20, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 22, 2023 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 20, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 22, 2023 Tag: 0694

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 20, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 22, 2023 Tag: 0685

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 20, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 22, 2023 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 20, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 22, 2023 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 20, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 22, 2023 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 20, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 15.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 3.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 14.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 3.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 13.5% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 5.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 5.1% 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 47.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 19.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 81.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 20.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 27.9% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 36.7% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Care One at Brookline, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Care One at Brookline

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 120 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 Care One at Brookline?
Care One at Brookline has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (4★).
Where does Care One at Brookline rank among nursing homes in MA?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Care One at Brookline ranks 224th among 338 rated nursing homes in MA (#224 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 Care One at Brookline?
Care One at Brookline reports 3.58 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.67 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 34.2%.
How many beds does Care One at Brookline have?
Care One at Brookline has 120 certified beds with approximately 98 residents. The facility is located at 99 Park Street, Brookline, MA 02146.
Does Care One at Brookline have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Care One at Brookline has 33 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Care One at Brookline received any fines or penalties?
No, Care One at Brookline has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Care One at Brookline?
Care One at Brookline is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Care One at Brookline last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Care One at Brookline was on Dec 18, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Care One at Brookline?
Care One at Brookline 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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