nursing home in Stoughton, MA
The Center at Blue Hills
1044 Park Street, Stoughton, MA 02072 · (781) 344-7300
★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- Staffing★★★★★2
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- Abuse citation
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
The Center at Blue Hills at a glance
The Center at Blue Hills is a 92-bed for-profit nursing home in Stoughton, Massachusetts (Norfolk County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Massachusetts average of 3.
Residents receive about 3.4 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (November 20, 2025) found 1 health citation. The Massachusetts average is 6.8.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $8,422.
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 92
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- July 1, 1990
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Norfolk County
- CMS Certification Number
- 225444
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.37 hrs | 3.86 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.61 hrs | 0.65 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.31 hrs | 2.25 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.14 hrs | 3.48 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 1 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 23 | 51.8 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $8,422 | $34,265 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 92 | 120 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 60 | 99 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 64.8% | 82.1% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.8% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 24.7% | 21.4% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 28.2% | 16.4% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 22.7% | 15.4% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4% | 5.1% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 2.5% | 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) | 16.6% | 19.5% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 18.4% | 21.2% | 19% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98.4% | 94.8% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 97.4% | 92.6% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 67.2% | 78.3% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 22 health deficiencies and 14 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 29, 2026 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected January 26, 2026 |
| November 20, 2025 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 23, 2026 |
| November 20, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure equipment listed for use in oxygen-enriched atmospheres are correctly labeled. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0928 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 23, 2026 |
| November 20, 2025 Fire safety | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 23, 2026 |
| October 11, 2024 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 27, 2024 |
| October 11, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 27, 2024 |
| October 11, 2024 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 27, 2024 |
| October 11, 2024 Fire safety | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 27, 2024 |
| October 11, 2024 Fire safety | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0311 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 27, 2024 |
| October 11, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 27, 2024 |
| October 11, 2024 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 4, 2024 |
| October 11, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 4, 2024 |
| October 11, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 4, 2024 |
| October 11, 2024 Standard | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 4, 2024 |
| October 11, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 4, 2024 |
| October 11, 2024 Standard | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0638 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected November 4, 2024 |
| October 11, 2024 Standard | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0636 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected November 4, 2024 |
| July 24, 2023 Fire safety | Implement emergency and standby power systems. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0041 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 31, 2023 |
| July 24, 2023 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 31, 2023 |
| July 24, 2023 Fire safety | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 31, 2023 |
| July 24, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 31, 2023 |
| July 24, 2023 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected August 31, 2023 |
| July 24, 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 23, 2023 |
| July 24, 2023 Standard | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0604 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 23, 2023 |
| July 24, 2023 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 23, 2023 |
| July 24, 2023 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 23, 2023 |
| July 24, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 23, 2023 |
| July 24, 2023 Standard | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0919 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 23, 2023 |
| July 24, 2023 Standard | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0678 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 23, 2023 |
| July 24, 2023 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 23, 2023 |
| July 24, 2023 Standard | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 23, 2023 |
| July 24, 2023 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 23, 2023 |
| July 24, 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 August 23, 2023 |
| July 24, 2023 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 August 23, 2023 |
| July 24, 2023 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 August 23, 2023 |
| July 24, 2023 Standard | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected August 23, 2023 |
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 $8,422 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 16, 2025 | Fine | $8,422 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| AYESIYENGA, DAVID Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/09/2026 |
| BBUYE, STEVEN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/04/2025 |
| FLANAGAN, MICHAEL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/04/2024 |
| FLANAGAN, MICHAEL Individual | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/15/2023 |
| SEGAL, WILLIAM Individual | general partnership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/15/2023 |
| ALPHA SNF MA LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/15/2023 |
| SEGAL, WILLIAM Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/15/2023 |
| AYESIYENGA, DAVID Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/04/2024 |
| BBUYE, STEVEN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/04/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Center at Blue Hills's rating?
The Center at Blue Hills has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Massachusetts nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did The Center at Blue Hills receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 1 citation, compared with a Massachusetts average of 6.8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does The Center at Blue Hills 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 The Center at Blue Hills?
It is for profit - limited liability company. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is The Center at Blue Hills and how do I contact it?
The Center at Blue Hills is at 1044 Park Street, Stoughton, MA 02072. Phone: (781) 344-7300.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.