Quabbin Valley Healthcare
Athol, Massachusetts
821 Daniel Shays Highway, Athol, MA, 01331
Quabbin Valley Healthcare Quality & Safety Report
Poor
CMS Official Overall: 1★ / 5
CMS data as of January 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $62,250
CMS data as of January 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.49 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.92 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.00 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.04 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating stable at 1 stars across 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 142 certified beds · ~117 avg residents/day (83% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Quabbin Valley Healthcare is a 142-bed, for-profit skilled nursing facility located in Athol, Massachusetts, operated as a limited liability company. The facility currently holds a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), with a 1-star rating for staffing and 2-star ratings for both health inspections and quality measures. Services provided include long-term care and nursing rehabilitation within a regulated clinical setting.
Location
821 Daniel Shays Highway, Athol, MA, 01331, Athol, MA
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Quabbin Valley Healthcare?
- Quabbin Valley Healthcare has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
- How did Quabbin Valley Healthcare score on health inspections?
- Quabbin Valley Healthcare received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Quabbin Valley Healthcare?
- Quabbin Valley Healthcare has a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Quabbin Valley Healthcare have?
- Quabbin Valley Healthcare has 142 certified beds.
- Does Quabbin Valley Healthcare accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Quabbin Valley Healthcare accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Quabbin Valley Healthcare located?
- Quabbin Valley Healthcare is located at 821 Daniel Shays Highway, Athol, MA, 01331, Athol, Massachusetts.
- How can I contact Quabbin Valley Healthcare?
- You can reach Quabbin Valley Healthcare by phone at +1 978-249-3717.
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