Nursing home

Skilled Nursing Facility at North Hill (the)

865 Central Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492

Ownership type: Non profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 4 out of 54of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 4-star overall rating for Skilled Nursing Facility at North Hill (the), with 11 inspection citations on record (2 higher severity). Federal records include $16,153 in the current dataset.
CMS overall
4
of 5
Health inspection
3
of 5
Staffing
5
of 5
Quality measures
3
of 5
Certified beds
72
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall4 of 5
Health inspection3 of 5
Staffing5 of 5
Quality measures3 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 4
15
Norfolk Co. avg 3.03Massachusetts avg 3.07This facility
This facility: 4 of 5. Norfolk Co. avg: 3.03. Massachusetts avg: 3.07.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

11
Citations on record
2
Higher severity (G–L)
2
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
32023
32024
52025
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

1 record · $16,153 total · Jan 15, 2025
  1. Jan 15, 2025$16,153

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)21.05%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)3.28%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)4.98%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Ownership

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Downey, SusanCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Fischer, StephenCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Goff, StewartCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Grimes, KevinCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Barth, SuzanneCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Corsini, RussellCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Creed, SarahCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Davis, RichardCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Handel, ElizabethCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Hoffmann, NancyCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Mahoney, WilliamCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Mellace, SusanCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Pingitore, PeterCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Reich Weil, AmyCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Vasconcelles, Martina Anne OechsleCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Bere, KaralynCORPORATE OFFICER
Frias, JosephCORPORATE OFFICER
4m Building Solutions, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Sadia's Health and Wellness Consulting, IncOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Benoit, PaulOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Bermudez, EmilyOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Downey, SusanOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Frias, JosephOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Goff, StewartOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Merchant, AsifOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Barth, SuzanneTRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Corsini, RussellTRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Creed, SarahTRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Davis, RichardTRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Fischer, StephenTRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Grimes, KevinTRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Handel, ElizabethTRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Hoffmann, NancyTRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Mahoney, WilliamTRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Mellace, SusanTRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Pingitore, PeterTRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Reich Weil, AmyTRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Vasconcelles, Martina Anne OechsleTRUSTEE OF THE SNF
4m Building Solutions, LLCADP OF THE SNF
A.V. Powell & Associates, LLCADP OF THE SNF
Aqueduct Technologies, IncADP OF THE SNF
Babson CollegeADP OF THE SNF
Baker Tilly US, LLPADP OF THE SNF
Clay & Associates, LLCADP OF THE SNF
Focus Technology Solutions, IncADP OF THE SNF
Health Care Continuum SpecialistsADP OF THE SNF
Jensen Hughes, Inc.ADP OF THE SNF
Manufacturers & Traders Trust CompanyADP OF THE SNF
Prime Buchholz LLCADP OF THE SNF
Sadia's Health and Wellness Consulting, IncADP OF THE SNF
Benoit, PaulADP OF THE SNF
Bere, KaralynADP OF THE SNF
Bermudez, EmilyADP OF THE SNF
Costa, NatalieADP OF THE SNF
Downey, SusanADP OF THE SNF
Frias, JosephADP OF THE SNF
Goff, StewartADP OF THE SNF
Merchant, AsifADP OF THE SNF

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Frequently asked questions

What is Skilled Nursing Facility at North Hill (the)'s CMS rating?

Skilled Nursing Facility at North Hill (the) has a 4-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 3 for health inspections, 5 for staffing, and 3 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Skilled Nursing Facility at North Hill (the) located?

Skilled Nursing Facility at North Hill (the) is located at 865 Central Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492 in Norfolk County, and CMS lists 72 certified beds.

Does Skilled Nursing Facility at North Hill (the) have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $16,153 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Skilled Nursing Facility at North Hill (the) over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Skilled Nursing Facility at North Hill (the)'s rating compare to nearby facilities?

Skilled Nursing Facility at North Hill (the)'s CMS overall rating is 4 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.03 across 33 facilities in Norfolk County, and 3.07 across Massachusetts. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Skilled Nursing Facility at North Hill (the)'s current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Skilled Nursing Facility at North Hill (the)'s current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
225281
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Certified beds
72
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 11 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Jul 18, 20250605EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 21, 2025
Jul 18, 20250656DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 21, 2025
Jul 18, 20250761DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 21, 2025
Jan 15, 20250684JComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 29, 2025
Jan 15, 20250689JComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 29, 2025
Jul 11, 20240656DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 5, 2024
Jul 11, 20240880DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 5, 2024
Jul 11, 20240883EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 5, 2024
May 18, 20230607DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 19, 2023
May 18, 20230609DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 19, 2023
May 18, 20230636DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 19, 2023

How to verify this data

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  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

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