nursing home in Marlborough, MA

Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Care Cen

121 Northboro Road, Marlborough, MA 01752 · (508) 485-4040

★★★★★1
Much below average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★1
  • Staffing★★★★★2
  • Quality measures★★★★★1

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Care Cen at a glance

Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Care Cen is a 186-bed for-profit nursing home in Marlborough, Massachusetts (Middlesex County).

CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Massachusetts average of 3.

Residents receive about 3.4 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.9 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (March 11, 2025) found 16 health citations. The Massachusetts average is 6.8.

Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $71,202.

Nursing staff turnover is 27.3% per year (state average 38.2%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Limited Liability Company
Beds
186
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare-certified since
January 1, 1967
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Middlesex County
CMS Certification Number
225063

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityMassachusetts avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)1 / 53 / 53 / 5Worse
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)1 / 53 / 52.8 / 5Worse
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 53.1 / 52.9 / 5Worse
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)1 / 53.3 / 53.6 / 5Worse
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)1 / 53.4 / 53.8 / 5Worse
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)2 / 53 / 53.3 / 5Worse

Staffing

This facility3.39 hrsMassachusetts average3.86 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Massachusetts and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMassachusetts avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.39 hrs3.86 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.53 hrs0.65 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)1.97 hrs2.25 hrs2.32 hrsWorse
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.07 hrs3.48 hrs3.42 hrsWorse
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)27.3%38.2%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)53.3%42.6%42.9%Worse
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)301Worse

Inspections

This facility16Massachusetts average7U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Massachusetts and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMassachusetts avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)1679Worse
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)313Worse
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)146.351.880.6Worse

Penalties

This facility1Massachusetts average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Massachusetts and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMassachusetts avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)111Worse
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$71,202$34,265$30,972Worse
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)111Average

Size

MeasureThis facilityMassachusetts avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds186120107
Average residents per day1699986
Occupancy90.9%82.1%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility4.3%Massachusetts average3.4%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Massachusetts and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMassachusetts avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)4.3%3.4%3.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)2.3%4.2%4.6%Better
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)31.4%21.4%15.4%Worse
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)1.8%1.8%1.6%Worse
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)2.5%0.8%0.8%Worse
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)29.9%16.4%13.9%Worse
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)30.2%15.4%14.1%Worse
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)3.6%5.1%5.2%Better
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)5.6%15.5%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0.1%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)30.2%19.5%19.5%Worse
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)23.3%21.2%19%Worse
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)92.4%94.8%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)89.7%92.6%93.6%Average

Short-stay residents

This facility0%Massachusetts average1.4%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Massachusetts and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMassachusetts avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)0%1.4%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)50%77.7%79.8%Worse
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)65.8%78.3%82%Worse

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 42 health deficiencies and 27 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".

DateCitationSeverityStatus
June 16, 2026
Complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 16, 2026
June 16, 2026
Complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 16, 2026
October 14, 2025
Complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 24, 2025
May 21, 2025
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 6, 2025
May 21, 2025
Complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 6, 2025
May 21, 2025
Complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0742
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 6, 2025
March 19, 2025
Complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 14, 2025
March 19, 2025
Complaint
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0553
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 14, 2025
March 11, 2025
Fire safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 28, 2025
March 11, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0914
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 28, 2025
March 11, 2025
Fire safety
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0927
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 28, 2025
March 11, 2025
Fire safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 28, 2025
March 11, 2025
Fire safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 28, 2025
March 11, 2025
Fire safety
Provide at least two remote exits on each floor or fire section of the building.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0252
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 28, 2025
March 11, 2025
Fire safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 28, 2025
March 11, 2025
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 28, 2025
March 11, 2025
Fire safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 28, 2025
March 11, 2025
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 28, 2025
March 11, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 28, 2025
March 11, 2025
Standard
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected April 3, 2025
March 11, 2025
Standard
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected April 3, 2025
March 11, 2025
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 3, 2025
March 11, 2025
Standard
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0838
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 3, 2025
March 11, 2025
Standard
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 3, 2025
March 11, 2025
Standard
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 3, 2025
March 11, 2025
Standard
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 3, 2025
March 11, 2025
Standard
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0552
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 3, 2025
March 11, 2025
Standard
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 3, 2025
March 11, 2025
Standard
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 3, 2025
March 11, 2025
Standard
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 3, 2025
March 11, 2025
Standard
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0694
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 3, 2025
March 11, 2025
Standard
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732
B
No harm, pattern
Corrected April 3, 2025
February 28, 2024
Complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 14, 2024
December 22, 2023
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected January 20, 2024
December 22, 2023
Fire safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected January 9, 2024
December 22, 2023
Fire safety
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0007
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected January 12, 2024
December 22, 2023
Fire safety
Develop a communication plan.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0029
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected January 9, 2024
December 22, 2023
Fire safety
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0030
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected January 5, 2024
December 22, 2023
Fire safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected January 20, 2024
December 22, 2023
Fire safety
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0225
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected January 15, 2024
December 22, 2023
Fire safety
Provide at least two remote exits on each floor or fire section of the building.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0252
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected February 5, 2024
December 22, 2023
Fire safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected January 11, 2024
December 22, 2023
Fire safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0711
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected January 16, 2024
December 22, 2023
Fire safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected January 20, 2024
December 22, 2023
Fire safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected January 20, 2024
December 22, 2023
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected January 15, 2024
December 22, 2023
Fire safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0914
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected January 18, 2024
December 22, 2023
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected January 26, 2024
December 22, 2023
Standard
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0552
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 18, 2024
December 22, 2023
Standard
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0553
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 18, 2024
December 22, 2023
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 18, 2024
December 22, 2023
Standard
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 18, 2024
December 22, 2023
Standard
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 18, 2024
December 22, 2023
Standard
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 18, 2024
December 22, 2023
Standard
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 18, 2024
November 30, 2023
Complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 12, 2024
November 30, 2023
Complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 12, 2024
December 5, 2022
Fire safety
Provide at least two remote exits on each floor or fire section of the building.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0252
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 19, 2022
December 5, 2022
Standard
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 26, 2022
December 5, 2022
Standard
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0730
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 26, 2022
December 5, 2022
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 26, 2022
December 5, 2022
Standard
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 26, 2022
December 5, 2022
Standard
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 26, 2022
December 5, 2022
Standard
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 26, 2022
December 5, 2022
Standard
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 26, 2022
December 5, 2022
Standard
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0744
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 26, 2022
December 5, 2022
Standard
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 26, 2022
December 5, 2022
Standard
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 26, 2022
December 5, 2022
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 26, 2022

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $71,202 in fines.

DatePenaltyAmount / length
March 11, 2025Fine$71,202

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince

ownership data not available

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Frequently asked questions

What is Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Care Cen's rating?

Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Care Cen has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Massachusetts nursing homes is 3 stars.

How many inspection citations did Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Care Cen receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 16 citations, compared with a Massachusetts average of 6.8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Care Cen accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Care Cen?

It is for profit - limited liability company. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Care Cen and how do I contact it?

Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Care Cen is at 121 Northboro Road, Marlborough, MA 01752. Phone: (508) 485-4040.

About this data

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