Sachem Center for Health and RehabilitationCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 66 Central Street, East Bridgewater, MA 02333
- CCN
- 225322
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 111
- Chain
- Azure Healthcare
- Residents per day
- 75
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Sachem Center for Health and Rehabilitation an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 20 May 2026. The latest survey cycle has 6 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Massachusetts is 6. CMS lists 3 fines with a total of $65,753 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 | Plymouth County median | Massachusetts median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 2 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 27 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) | 20 May 2026 | 6 | 6 |
| Cycle 2 | 4 Apr 2025 | 7 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 28 | 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 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 6 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 20 May 2026 |
| 20 May 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 20 May 2026 |
| 20 May 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 20 May 2026 |
| 20 May 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 20 May 2026 |
| 20 May 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 | 20 May 2026 |
| 20 May 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 20 May 2026 |
Survey cycle 2: 7 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Apr 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 4 Apr 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | E | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 4 Apr 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 4 Apr 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. | E | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 4 Apr 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 | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 4 Apr 2025 | F0909 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | D | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 4 Apr 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | B | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
Survey cycle 3: 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 6 Feb 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 | 7 Mar 2024 |
| 6 Feb 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 | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 8 Feb 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 6 Feb 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 | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | 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 | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 6 Feb 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. | E | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0843 | Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care. | C | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0844 | Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel. | C | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0940 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. | E | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0941 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members. | E | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0944 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. | E | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0945 | Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. | E | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0946 | Provide training in compliance and ethics. | F | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0949 | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. | E | Standard survey | 9 Feb 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Apr 2025 | Fine | $40,984 | |
| 6 Feb 2024 | Fine | $16,439 | |
| 6 Feb 2024 | Fine | $8,330 |
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 | 3.43 | 3.70 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.57 | 0.60 | 0.65 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.81 | 0.95 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.05 | 2.26 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.24 | 3.30 | 3.48 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 38.5%
- Nurse staff turnover, Massachusetts median
- 37.7%
- RN turnover in a year
- 55.6%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
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 | 33.5% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.8% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.0% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 33.4% | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.6% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.9% | 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
- Adviniacare East Bridgewater LLC
- Chain
- Azure Healthcare (6 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oc Sachem Center LLC | Indirect ownership interest | 18 Mar 2024 | |
| 66 Central Property LLC | Adp of the snf | 29 Dec 2023 | |
| Amnh LLC | Adp of the snf | 18 Mar 2024 | |
| Azure Healthcare Management Ac LLC | Adp of the snf | 29 Dec 2023 | |
| Baker Tilly Us LLP | Adp of the snf | 1 Jan 2025 | |
| Centralized Business Services LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Jul 2022 | |
| Med-Net Compliance LLC | Adp of the snf | 29 Dec 2023 | |
| PC 66 Central St LLC | Adp of the snf | 18 Mar 2024 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Plymouth County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Manor Health Care Inc | Brockton | 4 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 11 Dec 2025 | |
| Champion Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Brockton | 2 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 16 Sep 2025 | |
| Colony Center for Health and Rehabilitation | Abington | 1 of 5 | 14 | $25,593 | 7 Mar 2025 | |
| Life Care Center of West Bridgewater | West Bridgewater | 5 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 24 Nov 2025 | |
| Brockton Post Acute Care | Brockton | 4 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 16 Apr 2025 | |
| Alliance Health at West Acres | Brockton | 4 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 19 Sep 2025 | |
| The Guardian Center | Brockton | 1 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 30 Apr 2025 | |
| Southshore Health Care Center | Rockland | 1 of 5 | 23 | $26,395 | 27 Aug 2025 | |
| Webster Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Rockland | 5 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 6 Apr 2026 | |
| Wingate at Silver Lake | Kingston | 3 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 25 Mar 2025 | |
| Oakhill Healthcare | Middleboro | 2 of 5 | 14 | $0 | 6 Jan 2026 | |
| Southwood at Norwell Nursing Ctr | Norwell | 5 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 2 Jan 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 Sachem Center for Health and Rehabilitation (CCN 225322). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/sachem-center-for-health-and-rehabilitation-east-bridgewater-ma-225322/
Provenance
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Questions
- When was Sachem Center for Health and Rehabilitation last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 20 May 2026. It was a standard survey. It gave 6 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 4 Apr 2025.
- Who operates Sachem Center for Health and Rehabilitation?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Azure Healthcare. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Sachem Center for Health and Rehabilitation 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.