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Quabbin Valley Healthcare

Nursing Homes

2.0CMS overall rating
821 Daniel Shays Highway, Athol, MA 01331(978) 985-0147For profit
31/100
Below Average
CCN225296

Critical Red Flags

  • 2 severe (actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy) deficiencyies in the latest inspection.

Warnings

  • 2 federal fines totaling $62,250.

CMS Rating Breakdown

Overall2.0
Health inspectionNot rated
StaffingNot rated
Quality measuresNot rated

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Trust Verification Checklist

  • CMS certified & active
  • Overall rating 3+ stars
  • Staffing at/above state average
  • No severe deficiencies in latest survey
  • No recent enforcement penalty

Staffing Reality

3.51

Total nurse hrs / resident / day

0.52

RN hrs / resident / day

3.8

State average (total)

Below the state average by 0.3 hrs/resident/day.

Higher staffing is one of the strongest predictors of quality. Why staffing matters.

Inspection Deficiencies

42

Total deficiencies

2

Severe (actual harm / IJ)

February 25, 2026

Most recent survey

A few deficiencies per survey is normal; severity matters more than count. What deficiencies mean.

Enforcement History

2

Federal fines

$62,250

Total fine amount

0

Payment denials

Peer Comparison

2

This facility (stars)

3

State average (stars)

1

Nursing Homes in Athol

31

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Official CMS Record

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Quick Facts

Type
Nursing Home
Ownership
For profit
CCN
225296
City facilities
3

Location

Last updated (CMS): July 3, 2026