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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

New England Pediatric Care

78 Boston Road, North Billerica, MA 01862

New England Pediatric Care, a 80-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in North Billerica, MA, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #20 of 338 rated homes in MA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above 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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5 / 5
Much above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#20 of 338
In-state rank among rated MA homes
8.11
Well above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
5
Inspection findings

The verdict

New England Pediatric Care, a 80-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in North Billerica, MA, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #20 of 338 rated homes in MA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

5 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#20 of 338
In-state rank among rated MA homes
8.11
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
5
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 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

4/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
225785
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
80
Residents
75
In Hospital
No
County
Middlesex
Last Inspection
Apr 1, 2026

Staffing Data

How the 8.11 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
1.29 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
2.28
CNA Hours
4.54
Total Nursing Hours
8.11 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.29
Nursing Turnover
30.7%
RN Turnover
33.3%

What the CMS Record Reveals About New England Pediatric Care

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, New England Pediatric Care ranks #20 of 338 rated nursing homes in MA on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). New England Pediatric Care operates 80 certified beds in North Billerica, MA with approximately 75 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (health inspection 5★ · staffing 4★ · quality 5★).

The inspection file contains 5 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. Staffing is reported at 8.11 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.86), with RN coverage at 1.29 per resident day.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, New England Pediatric Care falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 30.7% (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 (5 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 20, 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: May 2, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 20, 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: May 1, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 9, 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: May 3, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 9, 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: May 3, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 27, 2023 Tag: 0726

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 14, 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 N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 2.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 5.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 0.0% 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 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 5.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 98.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 81.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 4.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 86.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay N/A No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for New England Pediatric Care, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for New England Pediatric Care

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 80 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 New England Pediatric Care?
New England Pediatric Care has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (5★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (5★).
Where does New England Pediatric Care rank among nursing homes in MA?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), New England Pediatric Care ranks 20th among 338 rated nursing homes in MA (#20 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 New England Pediatric Care?
New England Pediatric Care reports 8.11 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 1.29 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 30.7%.
How many beds does New England Pediatric Care have?
New England Pediatric Care has 80 certified beds with approximately 75 residents. The facility is located at 78 Boston Road, North Billerica, MA 01862.
Does New England Pediatric Care have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, New England Pediatric Care has 5 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has New England Pediatric Care received any fines or penalties?
No, New England Pediatric Care has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns New England Pediatric Care?
New England Pediatric Care is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was New England Pediatric Care last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for New England Pediatric Care was on Apr 1, 2026. The facility received a health inspection rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for New England Pediatric Care?
New England Pediatric Care 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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