Royal Braintree Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
95 Commercial Street, Braintree, MA 02184 · (781) 664-6818
For profit - Limited Liability company · 204 certified beds
Royal Braintree Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 9 citations (the Massachusetts average is 6.8). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 11, 2026 found 9 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.February 11, 2026 · F0867 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyFebruary 11, 2026 · F0868 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.February 11, 2026 · F0565 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.February 11, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.February 11, 2026 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.February 11, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.February 11, 2026 · F0679 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.February 11, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.February 11, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDecember 2, 2025 · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.December 2, 2025 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.November 20, 2023 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.November 20, 2023 · F0773 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.November 20, 2023 · F0790 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Massachusetts average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.59 | 3.86 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.81 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.14 | 2.25 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 29.9% | 38.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 204 |
| Average residents per day | 182.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Alliance Health at Braintree Braintree · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- John Scott House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Braintree · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Affinity Healthcare Braintree · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Care One at Brookline Brookline · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Hellenic Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Canton · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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