Somerset Ridge Center
Somerset, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225747) · 135 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $214,420 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (508) 679-2240 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Somerset Ridge Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars, with a 4-star health inspection rating and a 2-star staffing rating.
Somerset Ridge Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.58 hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 53.7% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
Somerset Ridge Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $214,420.00, plus 1 payment denial; CMS does not display an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
Somerset Ridge Center is a 135-certified-bed nursing home in Somerset, Bristol County, Massachusetts, with an average daily census of 131.1 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation on January 20, 1999.
According to CMS Care Compare, Somerset Ridge Center holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its component ratings are mixed: the health inspection rating is 4 stars, while the quality measure rating and staffing rating are each 2 stars. Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.58 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse time at 0.44 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.7%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $214,420.00, along with 1 instance of payment denial for this facility.
Somerset Ridge Center is part of the Best Care Services chain, which operates 10 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.3 stars across the chain. CMS records do not indicate an ownership change within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should consult Care Compare directly for the most current inspection and rating details before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Somerset Ridge Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.58 hours per resident per day, with 0.44 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover of 53.7%, corresponding to a 2-star CMS staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $214,420.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 135 certified beds with an average daily population of 131.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Best Care Services chain, which includes 10 facilities with an average rating of 2.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on January 20, 1999.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three component scores: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here these are 4, 2, and 2 stars respectively, combining to an overall 4-star rating.
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 5086792240 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 5086792240 to arrange a visit.
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/225747?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.