Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 150 Lincoln Street, Needham, MA 02492
- CCN
- 225437
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day
- 111
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
The watch list stays in this browser. After each CMS update, it shows the values that changed at the homes on the list.
CMS gives Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 17 Jun 2026. The latest survey cycle has 4 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Massachusetts is 6. CMS lists 1 fine of $8,788 for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in Massachusetts (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Norfolk County median | Massachusetts median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 33 homes in the county, 341 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Massachusetts median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 17 Jun 2026 | 4 | 6 |
| Cycle 2 | 20 Aug 2025 | 1 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 5 | 10 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 4 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 2026 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 17 Jun 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 17 Jun 2026 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 17 Jun 2026 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | F | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2026 |
Survey cycle 2: 1 citation
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | G | Complaint investigation | 17 Feb 2025 |
Survey cycle 3: 5 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2024 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb 2025 | Fine | $8,788 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Massachusetts median | Massachusetts average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.99 | 3.70 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.73 | 0.60 | 0.65 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.93 | 0.95 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.34 | 2.26 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.54 | 3.30 | 3.48 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 23.2%
- Nurse staff turnover, Massachusetts median
- 37.7%
- RN turnover in a year
- 31.3%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 1
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Massachusetts median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 9.0% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.3% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.4% | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.5% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 19.2% | 19.6% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Briarwood Operator, LLC
- Chain
- Marquis Health Services (87 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinto Holdings LLC | Direct ownership interest | 1 Jan 2013 | |
| Ukr Consulting LLC | Direct ownership interest | 1 Jan 2013 | |
| Rsbrmk Holdings LLC | Indirect ownership interest | 31 Dec 2021 | |
| Tryko Holdings, LLC | Indirect ownership interest | 1 Jan 2013 | |
| Housing and Healthcare Finance LLC | 5% or greater security interest | 25 Mar 2017 | |
| Marquis Limited LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Jan 2021 | |
| Reliant Pro Rehab LLC | Operational/managerial control | 13 Dec 2017 | |
| Briarwood Property LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Jan 2013 | |
| Marquis Limited LLC | Adp of the snf | 9 Apr 2025 | |
| Quinto Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Jan 2013 | |
| Reliant Pro Rehab LLC | Adp of the snf | 9 Apr 2025 | |
| Rsbrmk Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | 31 Dec 2021 | |
| Tryko Holdings, LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Jan 2013 | |
| Ukr Consulting LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Jan 2013 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Norfolk County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing Facility at North Hill (the) | Needham | 2 of 5 | 3 | $16,153 | 18 Jul 2025 | |
| Newbridge on the Charles Skilled Nursing Facility | Dedham | 5 of 5 | 1 | $0 | 13 May 2026 | |
| Elizabeth Seton | Wellesley | 4 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 27 Aug 2025 | |
| Adviniacare Newton Wellesley | Wellesley | 4 of 5 | 8 | $132,408 | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Ellis Nursing Home (the) | Norwood | 5 of 5 | 4 | $57,158 | 14 May 2026 | |
| Norwood HealthcareSpecial Focus candidate | Norwood | 1 of 5 | 19 | $110,264 | 9 Feb 2026 | |
| Victoria Haven Nursing Facility | Norwood | 2 of 5 | 17 | $40,641 | 21 Jan 2026 | |
| Brush Hill Care Center | Milton | 2 of 5 | 4 | $3,418 | 21 Nov 2025 | |
| Charlwell House Health and Rehabilitation | Norwood | 1 of 5 | 13 | $0 | 30 May 2025 | |
| Thomas Upham House | Medfield | 5 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 20 Nov 2025 | |
| Care One at Brookline | Brookline | 2 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 18 Dec 2025 | |
| Premier Healthcare at Harrington House | Walpole | 2 of 5 | 7 | $43,891 | 28 Apr 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center (CCN 225437). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/briarwood-rehabilitation-healthcare-center-needham-ma-225437/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
A program makes this page from the CMS files, and the same files always give the same text. How the site makes the figures. Report an error.
Questions
- When was Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 17 Jun 2026. It was a standard survey. It gave 4 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 20 Aug 2025.
- Who operates Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Marquis Health Services. The CMS ownership file names Marquis Limited LLC and Reliant Pro Rehab LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 2 homes in Massachusetts as Special Focus Facilities and 10 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.