Affinity Healthcare
1102 Washington Street · Braintree, MA · 02184 · 7818483100
177 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.06 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.36 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.68 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 27% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $27,648 |
Inspection citations (40 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2026 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 11, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 11, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 11, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
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.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 11, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 11, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · C December 11, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
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.
Corrected November 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 26, 2024
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.
Corrected November 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F September 26, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected November 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
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.
Corrected November 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · B September 26, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 3, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 14, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected August 14, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2023
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected August 14, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected August 14, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 14, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2023
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 14, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2025 | Fine | $11,196 |
| September 26, 2024 | Fine | $16,452 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225445 · certified since July 1, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.