Carlyle House
342 Winter Street, Framingham, MA 01701 · (508) 879-6100
For profit - Corporation · 55 certified beds
Carlyle House has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2025, found 5 citations (the Massachusetts average is 6.8). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $25,263 in all.
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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 29, 2025 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.July 29, 2025 · F0578 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.July 29, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.July 29, 2025 · F0657 · 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.July 29, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.July 29, 2025 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.January 27, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 27, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.March 3, 2025 · F0656 · 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.March 3, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.March 3, 2025 · F0700 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $9,110January 27, 2026
- Fine of $16,153March 3, 2025
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 | 4.36 | 3.86 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.43 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.23 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.71 | 2.25 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 42.9% | 38.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 55 |
| Average residents per day | 49.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility Framingham · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- St Patrick's Manor Framingham · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Casa de Ramana Rehabilitation Center Framingham · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Oak Knoll Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Framingham · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Life Care Center of Acton Acton · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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