Thomas Upham House
Medfield, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225645) · 42 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (508) 359-6050 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Thomas Upham House in Medfield, MA holds a CMS overall star rating of 5, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Thomas Upham House reports 4.54 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.0%.
Thomas Upham House has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported to CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Thomas Upham House is a 42-bed, Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, operating under for-profit corporate ownership since first approval on September 1, 1994. The facility averages 37.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Thomas Upham House holds an overall star rating of 5, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show 4.53931 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.87563 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.0%.
On penalties: CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for facilities CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
Thomas Upham House is part of the Rehabilitation Associates chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.8 across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current CMS ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from 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?
Thomas Upham House has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above 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?
Total nurse staffing is 4.53931 hours per resident per day, including 0.87563 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 35.0% and a CMS staffing rating of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Thomas Upham House is certified for 42 beds with an average of 37.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Rehabilitation Associates chain, which includes 6 facilities with an average rating of 3.8.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on September 1, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here these are 4, 5, and 3 stars respectively, combining into the overall 5-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5083596050 and verify on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225645?state=MA.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility directly at 5083596050 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and penalty data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225645?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.