Sancta Maria Nursing Facility
Cambridge, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225573) · 141 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $13,065
Phone: (612) 280-1550 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sancta Maria Nursing Facility has a CMS overall rating of 2 stars out of 5, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Sancta Maria Nursing Facility reports 4.22 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars. CMS turnover data was not reported in this record.
Sancta Maria Nursing Facility has 1 federal fine on record totaling $13,065.00, and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Sancta Maria Nursing Facility is a non-profit, church-related nursing home in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since February 3, 1993. The facility maintains 141 certified beds with an average of 126.0 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Sancta Maria holds an overall rating of 2 stars out of 5, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 2 stars, Quality Measures rating of 3 stars, and Staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS total 4.22 nurse hours per resident per day, of which 0.63 hours per resident per day are provided by registered nurses. CMS staffing turnover data was not provided in this record.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $13,065.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status was indicated in the data provided for this facility.
No chain affiliation was indicated in the data provided. The data does not indicate any change of ownership within the past 12 months.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Sancta Maria Nursing Facility has an overall CMS rating of 2 stars, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Sancta Maria accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 4.22 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day; CMS turnover data was not provided in this record, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $13,065.00 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 Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Sancta Maria has 141 certified beds and an average of 126.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit, church-related organization; no chain affiliation was indicated in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since February 3, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Sancta Maria scores 2, 2, 2, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not available in the provided data; contact the facility at 6122801550 or check Medicare Care Compare at the listed URL to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 6122801550 to arrange a visit and ask directly.
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/225573?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.