Saugus Center
Saugus, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225147) · 80 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $65,946
Phone: (781) 233-6830 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Saugus Center has a CMS Overall Star Rating of 1 out of 5, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04, with a Health Inspection Rating of 1 out of 5 and a Staffing Rating of 3 out of 5.
Saugus Center reports 3.17 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 30.0% and a CMS Staffing Rating of 3 out of 5.
Saugus Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $65,946.00, with no payment denials reported; CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program, indicating a history of persistent quality problems monitored through increased inspections.
About this facility
Saugus Center is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home in Saugus, Essex County, Massachusetts, certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid since December 1967. The facility is licensed for 80 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 70.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Saugus Center holds an Overall Star Rating of 1 out of 5, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its Health Inspection Rating is 1 out of 5, its Quality Measure Rating is 2 out of 5, and its Staffing Rating is 3 out of 5.
Total nurse staffing time is reported at 3.17 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.0% annually.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $65,946.00 against this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record.
CMS has designated Saugus Center as an 'SFF Candidate' under its Special Focus Facility program, meaning the facility has a history of persistent quality problems and is being monitored under the Special Focus program track, which involves more frequent inspections than standard facilities.
No data on chain affiliation was provided in this record. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS data.
Families considering Saugus Center for a parent should review the full inspection history and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects CMS's published 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?
Saugus Center has an Overall Star Rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Saugus Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.17 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours, with a 30.0% nursing staff turnover rate and a Staffing Rating of 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $65,946.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS has designated Saugus Center as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program, indicating a history of persistent quality problems; no abuse icon flag was provided in this record.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Saugus Center is certified for 80 beds and has an average daily census of 70.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Saugus Center is a for-profit facility organized as a Limited Liability Company; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Saugus Center has been certified since December 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an Overall Rating (1/5), Health Inspection Rating (1/5), Quality Measure Rating (2/5), and Staffing Rating (3/5), each reflecting different aspects of care quality.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 781-233-6830 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 781-233-6830 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225147?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.