Overlook Masonic Health Center
88 Masonic Home Road · Charlton, MA · 01507 · 5084342214
181 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.42 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.79 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.03 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected June 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected June 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 25, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2024
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2024
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected April 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2024
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected April 4, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 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 April 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 20, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 4, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2024
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected April 4, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 4, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected December 14, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2022
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected October 6, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 29, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 6, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225643 · certified since September 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.