The Meadows of Central Massachusetts
111 Huntoon Memorial Highway, Rochdale, MA 01542 · (508) 892-6804
For profit - Corporation · 135 certified beds
The Meadows of Central Massachusetts has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 1 citation (the Massachusetts average is 6.8). It was fined 12 times in the last three years, $75,147 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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 2, 2026 found 1 citation. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.February 2, 2026 · F0658 · 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 $4,938February 20, 2024
- Fine of $4,938February 12, 2024
- Fine of $14,814January 22, 2024
- Fine of $4,938January 8, 2024
- Fine of $4,587January 2, 2024
- Fine of $13,762December 11, 2023
- Fine of $4,587November 6, 2023
- Fine of $4,587October 30, 2023
- Fine of $4,587October 23, 2023
- Fine of $4,587October 17, 2023
- Fine of $4,587October 10, 2023
- Fine of $4,235October 2, 2023
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 | 4.62 | 3.86 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.56 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.70 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.36 | 2.25 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 32.7% | 38.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 135 |
| Average residents per day | 63.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Quabbin Valley Healthcare Athol · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Life Care Center of Auburn Auburn · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Alliance Health at Baldwinville Baldwinville · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Overlook Masonic Health Center Charlton · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- The Highlands Fitchburg · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from The Meadows of Central Massachusetts on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.