SKILLED NURSING FACILITY AT NORTH HILL (THE) — Nursing Home in NEEDHAM, MA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 72 |
|---|---|
| Average Residents/Day | 66.1 |
| CMS Certification Number | 225281 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 6.81 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 1.37 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
SKILLED NURSING FACILITY AT NORTH HILL (THE) had 3 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (July 18, 2025).
Inspection Findings — July 18, 2025
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Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. (Level E)Corrected — August 21, 2025
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Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Level D)Corrected — August 21, 2025
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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. (Level D)Corrected — August 21, 2025
Skilled Nursing Facility at North Hill (the) is a 72-bed nursing home in Needham, Massachusetts. It holds a 2-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 6.8 hours per resident day, above the Massachusetts average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in July 2025, cited 3 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The facility’s nurse staffing stands out as a strength, with noticeably higher staffing levels than many local homes. However, a recent inspection flagged problems with medication and care-planning practices, so you’ll want to ask how the facility monitors and manages psychotropic medications and ensures complete, measurable care plans and supervision for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SKILLED NURSING FACILITY AT NORTH HILL (THE) Medicare and Medicaid certified?
SKILLED NURSING FACILITY AT NORTH HILL (THE) is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is SKILLED NURSING FACILITY AT NORTH HILL (THE)'s CMS star rating?
SKILLED NURSING FACILITY AT NORTH HILL (THE) has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at SKILLED NURSING FACILITY AT NORTH HILL (THE)?
SKILLED NURSING FACILITY AT NORTH HILL (THE) reports 6.81323 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has SKILLED NURSING FACILITY AT NORTH HILL (THE) had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, SKILLED NURSING FACILITY AT NORTH HILL (THE) had 3 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does SKILLED NURSING FACILITY AT NORTH HILL (THE) have?
SKILLED NURSING FACILITY AT NORTH HILL (THE) has 72 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- BRIARWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER — 4/5 — 1.3 mi
- ELIZABETH SETON — 5/5 — 1.4 mi
- STONE REHABILITATION AND SENIOR LIVING — 3/5 — 2.1 mi
- ADVINIACARE NEWTON WELLESLEY — 2/5 — 2.6 mi
- CARE ONE AT NEWTON — 3/5 — 2.7 mi
- NEWBRIDGE ON THE CHARLES SKILLED NURSING FACILITY — 5/5 — 3.2 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.