Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation And Healthcare Ctr
Saugus, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225370) · 88 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (781) 307-4744 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation And Healthcare Ctr has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
CMS reports total nurse staffing at Chestnut Woods of 3.45 hours per resident per day, with 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 40.3%. The facility's staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.
Chestnut Woods has no federal fines on record according to CMS data — 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation And Healthcare Ctr is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Saugus, Essex County, Massachusetts, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since March 1990. The facility has 88 certified beds with an average of 79.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Chestnut Woods holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 2 stars.
CMS reports total nurse staffing of 3.45 hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility. No abuse icon is flagged in the data provided, and no Special Focus status is listed for this facility.
Chestnut Woods is part of the Marquis Health Services chain, which operates 87 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.0 stars across the chain. There has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Chestnut Woods has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.45 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours, with a 40.3% nursing staff turnover rate; the staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Chestnut Woods has 88 certified beds and an average of 79.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Marquis Health Services chain, which operates 87 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on March 8, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspection (3 stars here), staffing (2 stars), and quality measures (5 stars) — which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 7813074744 and verify current offerings 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 7813074744 to arrange a visit and verify details on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225370?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.