Poet'S Seat Healthcare Center
Greenfield, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225360) · 63 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $5,541
Phone: (413) 774-6318 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Poet's Seat Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Poet's Seat Healthcare Center reports 3.00 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.7%, which is high.
CMS records show Poet's Seat Healthcare Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $5,541.00, with 0 payment denials. There is no CMS abuse icon and no Special Focus Status listed for this facility.
About this facility
Poet's Seat Healthcare Center is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home in Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since May 30, 1989. The facility has 63 certified beds and an average daily census of 56.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Poet's Seat holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. This overall score is built from a 3-star health inspection rating, a 5-star quality measures rating, and a 1-star staffing rating.
Nurse staffing totals 3.00 hours per resident per day, with 0.47 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.7%, a notably high figure worth discussing with facility staff.
On penalties: CMS records 1 federal fine totaling $5,541.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Status listed for Poet's Seat in this data.
Poet's Seat is part of the Ephram Lahasky chain, which operates 22 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.8 stars — notably below this facility's own overall rating. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should confirm current details directly with the facility and via the Care Compare website, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Poet's Seat Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Massachusetts state average of 3.04.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.00 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 1 star; nursing turnover is reported at 54.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $5,541.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is listed and no Special Focus Status appears for this facility in the CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 63 certified beds with an average of 56.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Ephram Lahasky chain, which operates 22 facilities with an average rating of 1.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 30, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 3, 1, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 4137746318 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4137746318 and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225360?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.