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Oc Reading Center LLC
1364 Main Street, Reading, MA 01867
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.
Oc Reading Center LLC, in Reading, Massachusetts, is certified for 123 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Azure Healthcare chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Massachusetts median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 50 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 24, 18 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 40.7 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 21.7.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $54K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Massachusetts median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 57.1%.
CMS flags that the facility changed ownership in the last 12 months.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Middlesex Co. median | Massachusetts median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 50 | 27 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 40.7 | 24.7 | 21.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 57.1% | 33.0% | 37.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $54,360 | $8,512 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (72 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: 31 Dec 2025, 5 Nov 2024.
Severity mix: J ×2 G ×2 D ×40 E ×5 B ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | 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 Feb 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Nov 2025 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Dec 2025 |
| 30 Jul 2025 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Aug 2025 |
| 30 Jul 2025 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Aug 2025 |
| 5 Nov 2024 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | J | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Nov 2024 | F0742 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | J | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Nov 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | G | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Nov 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Nov 2024 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Nov 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Nov 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 | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 5 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. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Nov 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Nov 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Nov 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Nov 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Nov 2024 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Nov 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Nov 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 31 Dec 2024 |
| 5 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 | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Nov 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 31 Dec 2024 |
| 5 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 | 31 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Nov 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Nov 2024 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Nov 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 11 Sep 2024 | F0559 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | E | Complaint investigation | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | 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 | 16 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Oct 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 | 16 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | 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 | 16 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | D | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | B | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Nov 2024 | Fine | $54,360 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Massachusetts average. Turnover: nursing staff 57.1%, RNs 88.9%; 3 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 | 13.7% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.7% | 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 | 0.0% | 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 | 13.6% | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 13.1% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 29.8% | 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: Oc Reading Center Llc. Chain: Azure Healthcare (6 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oc Reading Propco LLC | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/29/2025 |
| Azure Healthcare Management Ac LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/29/2025 |
| Azure Healthcare Management Ac LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/16/2026 |
| Jca Capital Associates LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/29/2025 |
| Oc Reading Propco LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/29/2025 |
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 Middlesex County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberjona Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Winchester | 123 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 4.9 | — | 15 May 2024 |
| Bear Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | Stoneham | 169 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 27 | 16.0 | $16K | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility | Framingham | 169 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2.4 | $9K | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Brookhaven At Lexington | Lexington | 49 | 5 | 5 | — | 4 | 8.2 | — | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Campion Health & Wellness, Inc | Weston | 70 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1.4 | — | 12 Apr 2023 |
| Care One At Wilmington | Wilmington | 132 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3.0 | — | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Carleton-Willard Village Retirement & Nursing Ctr | Bedford | 179 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 6.1 | $25K | 10 Jun 2025 |
| D'Youville Care For Advanced Therapy | Lowell | 33 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 15.2 | — | 9 Apr 2024 |
All 72 facilities in Middlesex County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Oc Reading Center LLC been cited for?
50 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Massachusetts median is 27 per facility.
Has Oc Reading Center LLC been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $54K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Oc Reading Center LLC compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Massachusetts median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Oc Reading Center LLC?
It is part of the Azure Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Azure Healthcare Management Ac LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Oc Reading Center LLC last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 31 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 31 Dec 2025.
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.