The Skilled Nursing Facility at North Hill
865 Central Avenue, Needham, MA 02492 · (781) 444-9910
Non profit - Corporation · 72 certified beds
The Skilled Nursing Facility at North Hill has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2025, found 3 citations (the Massachusetts average is 6.8). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $16,153 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. | ★★★★★ 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 18, 2025 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.July 18, 2025 · F0605 · 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.July 18, 2025 · F0656 · 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 18, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.January 15, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 15, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $16,153January 15, 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 | Not available | 3.86 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | Not available | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | Not available | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | Not available | 2.25 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 24.3% | 38.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 72 |
| Average residents per day | 62 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Needham · ★★★★★ 4 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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