Lee Healthcare
Lee, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225749) · 88 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (413) 243-2010 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lee Healthcare has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Lee Healthcare reports total nurse hours per resident per day of about 3.18, with registered nurse hours of about 0.60 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 62.3%, and the facility's CMS staffing rating is 2 out of 5 stars.
Lee Healthcare has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon is flagged for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Lee Healthcare is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Lee, Massachusetts (Berkshire County), certified for 88 beds with an average of 69.3 residents. The facility is operated as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and has been certified since June 1999. It is part of the Next Step Healthcare chain, which includes 14 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 1.7 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Lee Healthcare holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. The facility's four component ratings are: Health Inspection Rating of 2 stars, Quality Measure (QM) Rating of 1 star, and Staffing Rating of 2 stars.
Staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.18, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of about 0.60. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 — no federal fines on record — and 0 payment denials for this facility.
No abuse icon is flagged in this data, and no Special Focus status is listed for Lee Healthcare. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to available data.
Families should verify current details directly with the facility and cross-check the latest information on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates ratings periodically. This profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Lee Healthcare has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Lee Healthcare is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours per resident per day are about 3.18, with RN hours around 0.60, and nursing turnover is 62.3%. The CMS staffing rating is 2 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No federal fines are on record — 0 fines totaling $0.00 — and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Lee Healthcare is certified for 88 beds and has an average of 69.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Next Step Healthcare chain, which includes 14 facilities with an average rating of 1.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on June 8, 1999.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Quality Measures, and Staffing; Lee Healthcare scores 1, 2, 1, and 2 stars respectively on these measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the provided data — please contact the facility at 4132432010 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the provided CMS data — contact the facility at 4132432010 and check the details on Medicare Care Compare (https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225749?state=MA).
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details for Lee Healthcare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225749?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.