Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility
Framingham, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225535) · 169 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $9,318
Phone: (508) 270-8648 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. It also earned 5 stars for health inspections and 5 stars for staffing.
Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility reports total nurse staffing of about 4.9 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.07 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.2%.
CMS records show Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility has 1 federal fine on record totaling $9,318.00, with 0 payment denials. The data provided does not indicate a CMS abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this home.
About this facility
Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since May 1991. The facility is licensed for 169 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 78.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Bethany holds an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its component ratings are also strong: 5 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of 4.9 hours per resident per day, including 1.07 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.2%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $9,318.00 against this facility, and 0 payment denials. There is no indication in the provided data of a CMS abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this home. There is also no chain affiliation or ownership change within the past 12 months noted in this data.
Families should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare to understand the context behind these figures. This profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as provided; figures such as staffing hours and turnover are subject to periodic CMS updates and should be verified for the most current reporting period.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.9 hours per resident per day, including 1.07 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is reported at 45.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 1 fine totaling $9,318.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this home.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 169 beds with an average daily census of 78.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; the data provided does not list any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 1, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 5, 5, and 4 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at (508) 270-8648 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (508) 270-8648 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225535?state=MA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.