Belmont Manor Nursing Home, in
34 Agassiz Avenue · Belmont, MA · 02478 · 6174891200
156 certified beds For profit - Corporation
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
The composite number cleared 74 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.24 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.63 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.89 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $13,305 |
Inspection citations (33 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2025
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2025
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2025
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.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 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 23, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 31, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 31, 2025
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E December 31, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E December 31, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
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 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
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.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2024
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 29, 2023
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected January 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 20, 2023 | Fine | $13,305 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225419 · 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.