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Oakhill Healthcare
76 North Street, Middleboro, MA 02346
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 123 beds, Oakhill Healthcare serves Middleboro in Plymouth County, Massachusetts and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1967.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Massachusetts median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 45 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (14, 21, 10 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 36.6 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 21.7.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Massachusetts median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 53.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Plymouth Co. median | Massachusetts median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 45 | 21 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 36.6 | 16.7 | 21.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 53.7% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (27 in the county, 341 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Massachusetts average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 6 Jan 2026, 6 Nov 2024.
Severity mix: D ×29 E ×13 B ×1 C ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jun 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 May 2026 |
| 6 Jan 2026 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 6 Jan 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 6 Jan 2026 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | E | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 6 Jan 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 6 Jan 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 6 Jan 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 6 Jan 2026 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 6 Jan 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 6 Jan 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 6 Jan 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 6 Jan 2026 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 6 Jan 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 6 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 6 Nov 2024 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | E | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2024 |
| 6 Nov 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2024 |
| 6 Nov 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2024 |
| 6 Nov 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2024 |
| 6 Nov 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2024 |
| 6 Nov 2024 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | E | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2024 |
| 6 Nov 2024 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | E | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2024 |
| 6 Nov 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2024 |
| 6 Nov 2024 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2024 |
| 6 Nov 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2024 |
| 6 Nov 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2024 |
| 6 Nov 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2024 |
| 6 Nov 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2024 |
| 6 Nov 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2024 |
| 6 Nov 2024 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2024 |
| 6 Nov 2024 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2024 |
| 6 Nov 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2024 |
| 6 Nov 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2024 |
| 6 Nov 2024 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2024 |
| 6 Nov 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | C | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2024 |
| 6 Nov 2024 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | C | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Jan 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Feb 2024 |
| 22 Jan 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Feb 2024 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | B | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Massachusetts average. Turnover: nursing staff 53.7%, RNs 76.2%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Massachusetts median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 11.3% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.1% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.9% | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.7% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 35.9% | 19.6% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: 76 North Street Operator Llc. Chain: Next Step Healthcare (14 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Next Step Healthcare LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2017 |
| Next Step Healthcare LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/08/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Plymouth County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Path At Duxbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr | Duxbury | 120 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3.3 | — | 9 Jul 2024 |
| Life Care Center of Plymouth | Plymouth | 150 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 4.0 | — | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Life Care Center of the South Shore | Scituate | 117 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 9.4 | — | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Life Care Center of West Bridgewater | West Bridgewater | 150 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 7.3 | — | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Queen Anne Nursing Home, Inc | Hingham | 106 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 21 | 19.8 | — | 5 Jun 2024 |
| Southwood At Norwell Nursing Ctr | Norwell | 142 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 7.0 | — | 2 Jan 2026 |
| Webster Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Rockland | 110 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 12.7 | — | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Alliance Health At West Acres | Brockton | 138 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 11.6 | — | 19 Sep 2025 |
All 27 facilities in Plymouth County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Oakhill Healthcare been cited for?
45 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Massachusetts median is 27 per facility.
Has Oakhill Healthcare been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Oakhill Healthcare compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Massachusetts median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Oakhill Healthcare?
It is part of the Next Step Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Next Step Healthcare LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Oakhill Healthcare last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 2 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 6 Jan 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.