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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr

73 Chestnut Street, Saugus, MA 01906

Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr, a 88-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Saugus, MA, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, 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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4 / 5
Above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
3.59
Below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
33
Inspection findings
$0
Federal penalties (0)

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
225370
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
88
Residents
80
In Hospital
No
County
Essex
Last Inspection
Sep 10, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 3.59 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.48 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.94
CNA Hours
2.17
Total Nursing Hours
3.59 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.04
Nursing Turnover
31.1%
RN Turnover
52.9%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr

Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr operates 88 certified beds in Saugus, MA with approximately 80 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (health inspection 3★ · staffing 2★ · quality 5★).

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. CMS has not levied any fines or payment denials against this facility. Per resident day, this facility reports 3.59 total nursing hours (national average 3.89) and 0.48 RN hours.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 31.1%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams.

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 details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (33 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 10, 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: Oct 6, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 10, 2025 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 6, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 10, 2025 Tag: 0757

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 6, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 10, 2025 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: Oct 6, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 10, 2025 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 6, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 10, 2025 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 6, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 10, 2025 Tag: 0658

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 6, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 10, 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: Oct 6, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 10, 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: Oct 6, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 10, 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: Oct 6, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 12, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 10, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 12, 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: Oct 10, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 12, 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: Oct 10, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 12, 2024 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 10, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 12, 2024 Tag: 0699

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 10, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 12, 2024 Tag: 0694

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 10, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 12, 2024 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 10, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 12, 2024 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 10, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 12, 2024 Tag: 0658

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 10, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 12, 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: Oct 10, 2024

B - Pattern - No harm Sep 12, 2024 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 10, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 12, 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: Apr 5, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 12, 2024 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 4, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 12, 2024 Tag: 0580

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 4, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 28, 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: Oct 25, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 28, 2023 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 25, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 28, 2023 Tag: 0790

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 25, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 28, 2023 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: Oct 25, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 28, 2023 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 25, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 28, 2023 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: Oct 25, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 28, 2023 Tag: 0740

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 25, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 28, 2023 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 25, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 28, 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: Oct 25, 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 5.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 0.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 9.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 3.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 14.9% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 3.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 78.1% 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 98.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 13.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 96.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 17.8% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 88.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 75.4% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr?
Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr?
Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr reports 3.59 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.48 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 31.1%.
How many beds does Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr have?
Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr has 88 certified beds with approximately 80 residents. The facility is located at 73 Chestnut Street, Saugus, MA 01906.
Does Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr has 33 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr received any fines or penalties?
No, Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr?
Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr was on Sep 10, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr?
Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr 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. Always verify information directly 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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