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Park Avenue Health Center
146 Park Avenue, Arlington, MA 02174
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.
Park Avenue Health Center, in Arlington, Massachusetts, is certified for 89 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Best Care Services chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Massachusetts median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 32 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 17, 6 by cycle, most recent first), 6 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 36.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 21.7.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $114K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (1.0 RN), close to the Massachusetts median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 37.8%.
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 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 36.0 | 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 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 37.8% | 33.0% | 37.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $113,612 | $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: 3 Dec 2025, 18 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: J ×4 G ×2 D ×24 E ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jun 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 29 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 29 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | 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 | 29 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 29 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 29 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | 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 | 29 Dec 2025 |
| 28 Aug 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 | 23 Sep 2025 |
| 29 Apr 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 17 Apr 2025 |
| 19 Mar 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Apr 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 21 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 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 | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 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 | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 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 | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Standard survey | 17 Oct 2023 |
| 11 Oct 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | J | Standard survey | 17 Oct 2023 |
| 11 Oct 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | J | Standard survey | 17 Oct 2023 |
| 11 Oct 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 17 Oct 2023 |
| 11 Oct 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 17 Oct 2023 |
| 11 Oct 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 17 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2025 | Fine | $12,948 | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | Fine | $16,801 | |
| 11 Oct 2023 | Fine | $83,863 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Massachusetts average. Turnover: nursing staff 37.8%, RNs 37.5%; 2 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 | 40.2% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.6% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 26.2% | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.1% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.2% | 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: Park Avenue Snf Operations Llc. Chain: Best Care Services (10 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Avenue SNF Operations Holdings LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2021 |
| Bonadio & Co LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2022 |
| Caregigs LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2014 |
| Reliant Pro Rehab, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2022 |
| Twomagnets LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2022 |
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 Park Avenue Health Center been cited for?
32 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 6 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Massachusetts median is 27 per facility.
Has Park Avenue Health Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $114K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Park Avenue Health Center 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 Park Avenue Health Center?
It is part of the Best Care Services chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Park Avenue SNF Operations Holdings LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Park Avenue Health Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 22 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 3 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.