Skilled Nursing Facility At North Hill (The)
Needham, Massachusetts
865 Central Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492
Skilled Nursing Facility At North Hill (The) Quality & Safety Report
Below Average
CMS Official Overall: 2★ / 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 $16,153
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) 1.60 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.74 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 4.12 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.07 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating declined from 5 to 2 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 72 certified beds · ~65 avg residents/day (90% occupancy)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
The Skilled Nursing Facility At North Hill is a non-profit, 72-bed corporate facility located in Needham, Massachusetts. While it maintains a five-star CMS staffing rating and a three-star quality measures rating, its overall rating is two stars due to a one-star health inspection score. The center provides long-term care and sub-acute rehabilitation services within a larger continuing care retirement community.
Location
865 Central Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492, Needham, MA
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Skilled Nursing Facility At North Hill (The)?
- Skilled Nursing Facility At North Hill (The) has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
- How did Skilled Nursing Facility At North Hill (The) score on health inspections?
- Skilled Nursing Facility At North Hill (The) received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Skilled Nursing Facility At North Hill (The)?
- Skilled Nursing Facility At North Hill (The) has a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Skilled Nursing Facility At North Hill (The) have?
- Skilled Nursing Facility At North Hill (The) has 72 certified beds.
- Does Skilled Nursing Facility At North Hill (The) accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Skilled Nursing Facility At North Hill (The) accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Skilled Nursing Facility At North Hill (The) located?
- Skilled Nursing Facility At North Hill (The) is located at 865 Central Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492, Needham, Massachusetts.
- How can I contact Skilled Nursing Facility At North Hill (The)?
- You can reach Skilled Nursing Facility At North Hill (The) by phone at +1 781-444-9910.
Nearby facilities
- Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center 1.5 mi
150 Lincoln Street, Needham, MA, 02492
About this data
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Where this data comes from
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