Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Care Cen
Marlborough, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225063) · 186 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $71,202
Phone: (508) 485-4040 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Marlborough Hills reports total nurse staffing of about 3.39 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.53 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 27.3%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 out of 5.
Marlborough Hills has 1 federal fine on record totaling $71,202.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the data provided.
About this facility
Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification in 1967. The facility is certified for 186 beds and serves an average of 169.1 residents, and it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 1 out of 5, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. The health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 1 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of approximately 3.39 hours per resident per day, including about 0.53 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $71,202.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials.
This facility is part of the Athena Healthcare Systems chain, which operates 22 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 1.5 out of 5. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families should independently verify current details, including any updates to ratings, inspection findings, or penalties, on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects the data vintage supplied by CMS at the time of writing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Marlborough Hills accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.39 hours per resident per day, including about 0.53 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 27.3%. CMS rates staffing 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $71,202.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Based on the data provided, no abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 186 beds and has an average of 169.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company, part of the Athena Healthcare Systems chain, which operates 22 facilities with an average rating of 1.5 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on January 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility's ratings are 1, 1, 2, and 1 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5084854040 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 5084854040 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can check the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225063?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.