Oc Reading Center Llc
Reading, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225431) · 123 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $54,360
Phone: (781) 942-1210 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Oc Reading Center Llc has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Oc Reading Center Llc reports 3.60 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 57.1%.
Oc Reading Center Llc has 1 federal fine on record totaling $54,360.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Oc Reading Center Llc is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home in Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, certified by CMS since July 1990. The facility is certified for 123 beds and had an average of 75 residents. It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Oc Reading Center Llc has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure (QM) rating is 1 star, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.60 hours per resident per day, with 0.55 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 57.1%.
Regarding the penalty record: CMS lists 1 federal fine on record for this facility, totaling $54,360.00. There are 0 payment denials on record.
This facility is part of the Azure Healthcare chain, which operates 6 facilities with a chain average rating of 1.7 stars.
CMS records indicate that ownership of this facility changed within the last 12 months; the star ratings shown may reflect performance under the prior operator rather than the current one.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Oc Reading Center Llc has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.60 hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars and nursing staff turnover of 57.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $54,360.00, with 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 123 beds and had an average of 75 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit LLC and is part of the Azure Healthcare chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average rating of 1.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 1, 1990.
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 scored 1, 1, 2, and 1 star respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 7819421210 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 7819421210 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225431?state=MA.
Did ownership of this facility change recently?
Yes, CMS records indicate ownership changed within the last 12 months, so current ratings may reflect the prior operator.
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.