Royal Wood Mill Center
Lawrence, Massachusetts
800 Essex Street, Lawrence, MA, 01841
Royal Wood Mill Center Quality & Safety Report
Below Average
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 $41,701
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) 0.50 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.97 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 1.89 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.01 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating declined from 2 to 1 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 94 certified beds · ~61 avg residents/day (64% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Royal Wood Mill Center is a for-profit, 94-bed skilled nursing facility located in Lawrence, Massachusetts. The center currently holds a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), with 1-star for staffing and 2-star ratings for both health inspections and quality measures. It operates as a corporate-owned institution providing long-term care and rehabilitation services.
Location
800 Essex Street, Lawrence, MA, 01841, Lawrence, MA
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Royal Wood Mill Center?
- Royal Wood Mill Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
- How did Royal Wood Mill Center score on health inspections?
- Royal Wood Mill Center received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Royal Wood Mill Center?
- Royal Wood Mill Center has a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Royal Wood Mill Center have?
- Royal Wood Mill Center has 94 certified beds.
- Does Royal Wood Mill Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Royal Wood Mill Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Royal Wood Mill Center located?
- Royal Wood Mill Center is located at 800 Essex Street, Lawrence, MA, 01841, Lawrence, Massachusetts.
- How can I contact Royal Wood Mill Center?
- You can reach Royal Wood Mill Center by phone at +1 978-686-2994.
Nearby facilities
- M I Nursing & Restorative Center 1.0 mi
172 Lawrence Street, Lawrence, MA, 01841
About this data
How to read this page
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Where this data comes from
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