Skilled Nursing Facility At North Hill (The)
Needham, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225281) · 72 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $16,153
Phone: (781) 444-9910 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Skilled Nursing Facility At North Hill holds a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its health inspection rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
CMS has not reported total nurse hours or RN hours per resident per day for this facility. Its staffing star rating is 1 out of 5, and nursing staff turnover is reported at 24.3%.
The Skilled Nursing Facility At North Hill has 1 federal fine on record totaling $16,153.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
The Skilled Nursing Facility At North Hill, located in Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, is a non-profit corporation-owned facility certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has been federally certified since January 10, 1985, and is licensed for 72 beds, with an average of 62 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its four component ratings vary: the health inspection rating is 3 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 4 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Nurse staffing turnover at this facility is reported at 24.3%. CMS does not provide total nurse hours per resident per day or RN hours per resident per day in this data set.
Regarding the penalty record: CMS reports 1 federal fine on record totaling $16,153.00. There have been 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status noted for this facility in the available data.
Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; families should consult the official Care Compare listing for the most current details and full inspection history.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below 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 has not reported total nurse or RN hours per resident per day for this facility; its staffing star rating is 1 out of 5, and nursing turnover is 24.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $16,153.00, with 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the data shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 72 beds and has an average of 62 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been federally certified since January 10, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 2, 3, 1, and 4 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at (781) 444-9910 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not include tour-specific details; contact the facility at (781) 444-9910 or check the Medicare Care Compare listing for updated information.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225281?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.