Skilled Nursing Facility at North Hill (the)
865 Central Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492
Ownership type: Non profit - Corporation.
At a glance
- 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.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
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.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21
Methodology
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)
- $16,153
- 1 record
- Payment denials
- None
- Reporting window
- ~3 yrs
- CMS-reported records
Fine and payment-denial timelines
Federal fines (CMP)
Fine records over time, sized by amount.
- Jan 15, 2025$16,153
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21
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 2026-08-21
Methodology
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.
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.
Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.
Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
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 / organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Downey, Susan | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Fischer, Stephen | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Goff, Stewart | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Grimes, Kevin | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Barth, Suzanne | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Corsini, Russell | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Creed, Sarah | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Davis, Richard | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Handel, Elizabeth | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Hoffmann, Nancy | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Mahoney, William | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Mellace, Susan | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Pingitore, Peter | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Reich Weil, Amy | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Vasconcelles, Martina Anne Oechsle | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Bere, Karalyn | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Frias, Joseph | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| 4m Building Solutions, LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Sadia's Health and Wellness Consulting, Inc | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Benoit, Paul | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Bermudez, Emily | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Downey, Susan | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Frias, Joseph | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Goff, Stewart | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Merchant, Asif | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Barth, Suzanne | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF |
| Corsini, Russell | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF |
| Creed, Sarah | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF |
| Davis, Richard | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF |
| Fischer, Stephen | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF |
| Grimes, Kevin | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF |
| Handel, Elizabeth | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF |
| Hoffmann, Nancy | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF |
| Mahoney, William | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF |
| Mellace, Susan | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF |
| Pingitore, Peter | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF |
| Reich Weil, Amy | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF |
| Vasconcelles, Martina Anne Oechsle | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF |
| 4m Building Solutions, LLC | ADP OF THE SNF |
| A.V. Powell & Associates, LLC | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Aqueduct Technologies, Inc | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Babson College | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Baker Tilly US, LLP | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Clay & Associates, LLC | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Focus Technology Solutions, Inc | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Health Care Continuum Specialists | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Jensen Hughes, Inc. | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Manufacturers & Traders Trust Company | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Prime Buchholz LLC | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Sadia's Health and Wellness Consulting, Inc | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Benoit, Paul | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Bere, Karalyn | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Bermudez, Emily | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Costa, Natalie | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Downey, Susan | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Frias, Joseph | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Goff, Stewart | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Merchant, Asif | ADP 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.
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Technical appendix
Record identifiers
- CMS provider number (CCN)
- 225281
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 72
- Data snapshot
- 2026-08-21
All 11 citation records
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2025 | 0605 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 21, 2025 |
| Jul 18, 2025 | 0656 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 21, 2025 |
| Jul 18, 2025 | 0761 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 21, 2025 |
| Jan 15, 2025 | 0684 | J | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 29, 2025 |
| Jan 15, 2025 | 0689 | J | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 29, 2025 |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 0656 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 5, 2024 |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 0880 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 5, 2024 |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 0883 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 5, 2024 |
| May 18, 2023 | 0607 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jun 19, 2023 |
| May 18, 2023 | 0609 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jun 19, 2023 |
| May 18, 2023 | 0636 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jun 19, 2023 |
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