Carlyle House
Framingham, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225541) · 55 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $25,263
Phone: (508) 879-6100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Carlyle House has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Carlyle House reports total nurse staffing of 4.36 hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 42.9%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5.
Carlyle House has 2 federal fines on record totaling $25,263.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Carlyle House is a 55-certified-bed nursing home in Framingham, Massachusetts (Middlesex County), operating under for-profit corporate ownership since first CMS approval in December 1991. The facility currently serves an average of 49.2 residents and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Carlyle House holds an Overall Star Rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 2 out of 5, Quality Measures rating of 3 out of 5, and Staffing rating of 1 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.36, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of 0.43. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $25,263.00 assessed against this facility, and 0 payment denials on record.
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the provided CMS data for Carlyle House. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to available records. No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and quality measure details directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Carlyle House has an overall rating of 1 out of 5, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Carlyle House accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.36 hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, with 42.9% nursing turnover; CMS rates staffing 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $25,263.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Carlyle House.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Carlyle House has 55 certified beds and an average of 49.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Carlyle House is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Carlyle House was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on December 1, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Quality Measures, and Staffing; Carlyle House scores 1, 2, 3, and 1 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at (508) 879-6100 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (508) 879-6100 to arrange a tour.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Carlyle House's current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225541?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.