Somerset Ridge Center
455 Brayton Avenue · Somerset, MA · 02726 · 5086792240
135 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Best Care Services
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.58 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.42 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.18 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 55% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $214,420 |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected December 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 30, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B December 3, 2025
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected December 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 2, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 2, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 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 October 24, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B October 2, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 4, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 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 June 21, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 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 June 21, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected January 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 10, 2024 | Fine | $214,420 |
| January 10, 2024 | Payment Denial | 45 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225747 · certified since January 20, 1999. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.