Vantage At Hampden Llc
Hampden, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225265) · 100 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $16,801
Phone: (413) 566-5511 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vantage At Hampden has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Massachusetts state average of about 3.04. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Vantage At Hampden reports 3.73 total nurse hours per resident per day, including just 0.31 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is high at 46.4%.
Vantage At Hampden has 1 federal fine on record totaling $16,801.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Vantage At Hampden LLC is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Hampden, Massachusetts, certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid since May 27, 1980. The facility is licensed for 100 certified beds and had an average of 87.7 residents, indicating it typically operates below full capacity.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 3 out of 5, which is at the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Breaking down the four CMS ratings: the health inspection rating is 4 stars, the staffing rating is 3 stars, and the quality measure (QM) rating is notably low at 1 star.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.73 total nurse hours per resident per day, with only 0.31 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is high, at 46.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $16,801.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which targets nursing homes with a history of persistent poor performance and subjects them to increased inspections.
Vantage At Hampden LLC is part of the Vantage Care chain, which includes 10 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars, below this facility's individual rating. There has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Vantage At Hampden has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Massachusetts state average of approximately 3.04.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.73 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 0.31 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing turnover rate of 46.4%. Its staffing star rating is 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $16,801.00, with 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 100 beds and had an average of 87.7 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 Vantage Care chain, which includes 10 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on May 27, 1980.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 3, 4, 3, and 1 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not available in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at (413) 566-5511 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of CMS data; please contact the facility directly at (413) 566-5511 to arrange a tour and ask specific questions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225265?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.