743 MAIN STREET, MELROSE, MA, 02176
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This Medicare-certified nursing home has 45 certified beds and reports 4.6 total nursing hours per resident per day, above the state median of 3.7. Nursing staff turnover of 42% per year is above the state median of 39%. CMS records show 4 health citations in the last 3 years; most recent inspection July 2024.
Summary generated from this facility's CMS inspection, staffing, and enforcement records. Every statement is derived directly from federal data — nothing is estimated or invented.
Staffing levels are one of the strongest predictors of nursing home quality. These figures are reported by the facility to CMS through payroll records, as hours of care available per resident per day.
Weekend nursing coverage drops about 8% versus a typical weekday at this facility.
High staffing reliability (66/100)
CMS Payroll-Based Journal, CY2025 Q4
State inspectors survey every nursing home roughly once a year and after complaints. Citations and fines below come from federal inspection records for the last three years.
Health citations, last 3 years
4
Most recent inspection
July 10, 2024
Federal fines, last 3 years
$0
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tra…
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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