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The Center At Blue Hills
1044 Park Street, Stoughton, MA 02072
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.
The Center At Blue Hills is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Stoughton, Massachusetts, certified for 92 beds and caring for about 60 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Massachusetts median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (1, 7, 14 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 23.9 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 21.7.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $8K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Massachusetts median of 3.7.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Norfolk Co. median | Massachusetts median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 22 | 29 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 23.9 | 22.6 | 21.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 31.4% | 37.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $8,422 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (33 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: 20 Nov 2025, 11 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×11 E ×7 B ×2 C ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 26 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2024 |
| 11 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 | 4 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 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 | 4 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | B | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | B | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2024 |
| 24 Jul 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2023 |
| 24 Jul 2023 | 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 | 23 Aug 2023 |
| 24 Jul 2023 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | E | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2023 |
| 24 Jul 2023 | 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 | 23 Aug 2023 |
| 24 Jul 2023 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2023 |
| 24 Jul 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2023 |
| 24 Jul 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2023 |
| 24 Jul 2023 | 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 | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2023 |
| 24 Jul 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2023 |
| 24 Jul 2023 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2023 |
| 24 Jul 2023 | 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 | 23 Aug 2023 |
| 24 Jul 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2023 |
| 24 Jul 2023 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2023 |
| 24 Jul 2023 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | C | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 2025 | Fine | $8,422 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Massachusetts average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; — 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 | 28.2% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.4% | 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 long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 22.7% | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 0.8% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 24.7% | 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: Stoughton Opco Llc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha SNF Ma LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/15/2023 |
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 Norfolk County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Health At Braintree | Braintree | 101 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Copley At Stoughton Nursing Care Center | Stoughton | 123 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 22 | 17.9 | — | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Dwyer Home | Weymouth | 50 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8.0 | — | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Ellis Nursing Home (the) | Norwood | 191 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 27 | 14.1 | $57K | 14 May 2026 |
| John Scott House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Braintree | 138 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 24 | 17.4 | — | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Newbridge On the Charles Skilled Nursing Facility | Dedham | 48 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2.1 | — | 13 May 2026 |
| South Cove Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Quincy | 141 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 11.3 | — | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Thomas Upham House | Medfield | 42 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 26.2 | — | 20 Nov 2025 |
All 33 facilities in Norfolk County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has The Center At Blue Hills been cited for?
22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Massachusetts median is 27 per facility.
Has The Center At Blue Hills been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $8K in the period covered.
How does staffing at The Center At Blue Hills compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Massachusetts median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates The Center At Blue Hills?
Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Alpha SNF Ma LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was The Center At Blue Hills last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 20 Nov 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.