Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
150 Lincoln Street, Needham, MA 02492 · (781) 449-4040
For profit - Corporation · 120 certified beds
Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 4 citations (the Massachusetts average is 6.8). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $8,788 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 17, 2026 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.June 17, 2026 · F0887 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.June 17, 2026 · F0694 · 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.June 17, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.June 17, 2026 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.February 18, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,788February 18, 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 | 3.99 | 3.86 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.73 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.93 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.34 | 2.25 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 23.2% | 38.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 110.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- The Skilled Nursing Facility at North Hill Needham · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Alliance Health at Braintree Braintree · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- John Scott House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Braintree · ★★★★★ 5 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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