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Riverbend of South Natick
34 South Lincoln Street, S Natick, MA 01760
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 55 beds, Riverbend of South Natick serves S Natick in Middlesex County, Massachusetts and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1994.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Massachusetts median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 11, 6 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 34.5 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 4.2 hours per resident per day (1.1 RN), close to the Massachusetts median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 38.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Middlesex Co. median | Massachusetts median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 19 | 27 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 34.5 | 24.7 | 21.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 38.5% | 33.0% | 37.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $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: 7 Aug 2025, 5 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: D ×14 E ×2 F ×1 B ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 5 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | B | Standard survey | 8 Aug 2025 |
| 5 Jun 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 | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 5 Jun 2024 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2024 |
| 5 Jun 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2024 |
| 5 Jun 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 | 2 Jul 2024 |
| 5 Jun 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2024 |
| 5 Jun 2024 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 5 Jun 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 5 Jun 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 5 Jun 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 5 Jun 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 5 Jun 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 9 Jan 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2023 |
| 9 Jan 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2023 |
| 9 Jan 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 | 30 Jan 2023 |
| 9 Jan 2023 | 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 | 30 Jan 2023 |
| 9 Jan 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 | 30 Jan 2023 |
| 9 Jan 2023 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 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 38.5%, RNs 71.4%; 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 | 5.7% | 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 | 2.1% | 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 | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.2% | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.8% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.1% | 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, corporation. Legal business name: 34 Lincoln Street Inc. Chain: Rehabilitation Associates (6 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation Associates Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/1985 |
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 Riverbend of South Natick been cited for?
19 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 Riverbend of South Natick been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Riverbend of South Natick compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day against a Massachusetts median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Riverbend of South Natick?
It is part of the Rehabilitation Associates chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Rehabilitation Associates Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Riverbend of South Natick last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 7 Aug 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 7 Aug 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.