Melrose Healthcare
40 Martin Street, Melrose, MA 02176 · (781) 665-7050
For profit - Limited Liability company · 106 certified beds
Melrose Healthcare has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 10 citations (the Massachusetts average is 6.8). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $49,324 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 19, 2026 found 10 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.March 19, 2026 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.March 19, 2026 · F0689 · 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.March 19, 2026 · F0812 · 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.March 19, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.March 19, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.March 19, 2026 · F0699 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.March 19, 2026 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.March 19, 2026 · F0791 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.March 19, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 19, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $49,324April 9, 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 | 3.49 | 3.86 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.50 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.83 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.16 | 2.25 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 32.9% | 38.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 106 |
| Average residents per day | 94.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- The Elmhurst Healthcare Melrose · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Life Care Center of Acton Acton · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Park Avenue Health Center Arlington · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Waterview Lodge Llc, Rehabilitation & Healthcare Ashland · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Ayer Valley Rehab and Nursing Ayer · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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