Overlook Masonic Health Center
Charlton, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225643) · 181 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (508) 434-2214 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Overlook Masonic Health Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Overlook Masonic Health Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.4 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.78 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.1%.
Overlook Masonic Health Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not indicate an active abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Overlook Masonic Health Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home located in Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. The facility is certified for 181 beds and currently serves an average of 109.1 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since first approval on September 1, 1994, and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Overlook Masonic Health Center holds an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. The facility's health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measures (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse hours of 4.40 hours per resident per day, with 0.78 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.1%.
Regarding penalty history, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials have been issued.
CMS's abuse icon is not indicated as active for this facility, and no Special Focus Facility status has been reported. Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility.
This profile is based on data sourced from CMS Care Compare; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on the Care Compare website before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Overlook Masonic Health Center has an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 4.40 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 40.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the data provided does not indicate an active abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 181 beds and has an average daily population of 109.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data is available in the provided information.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on September 1, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, quality measures, and staffing; this facility scores 4 stars in each of these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail isn't included in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 5084342214 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at 5084342214 to arrange a visit and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225643?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.