For profit - Corporation ·
45 certified beds ·
Medicare
· Part of Next Step Healthcare (14 facilities)
Top Rated Facility
5
Overall CMS Rating
★★★★★
Elmhurst Healthcare (The) is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Melrose, Massachusetts. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (4/5 for staffing, 5/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 4.69 hours per resident per day, above the Massachusetts average of 3.86. Its most recent inspection on Jun 11, 2025 cited 0 deficiencies.
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CMS Quality Ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.
Overall Rating
★★★★★ 5/5
Health Inspections
★★★★★ 5/5
Staffing
★★★★☆ 4/5
Quality Measures
★★★★☆ 4/5
Long-Stay QM
No data
Short-Stay QM
★★★★☆ 4/5
How Elmhurst Healthcare (The) compares
This facility vs. the Massachusetts and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
Metric
This facility
Massachusetts avg
National avg
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)
4.69
3.86
3.89
above avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)
1.06
0.65
0.68
above avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)
2.19
2.26
2.34
below avg
Nursing staff turnover
50.0%
39.5%
46.4%
above avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection
0.0
8.9
9.5
below avg
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
4.69
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
1.06
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
1.44
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
2.19
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
4.46
Weekend Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
Staff Turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.
Total Nursing Staff
50.0%
Registered Nurses
50.0%
Administrator Changes0 in last year
Recent Health Inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Jun 11, 2025
Most Recent Inspection Date
0
Total Deficiencies Found
0
Health Inspection Score
0
Number of Fines
What inspectors found at Elmhurst Healthcare (The)
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Potential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies · Jul 10, 2024
Potential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Jul 10, 2024
Potential for harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Jul 10, 2024
Potential for harm
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Jul 10, 2024
Potential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Infection Control Deficiencies · May 10, 2023
Potential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies · May 10, 2023
Potential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · May 10, 2023
Potential for harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · May 10, 2023
Potential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · May 10, 2023
Potential for harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · May 10, 2023
Potential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · May 10, 2023
Potential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · May 10, 2023
About This Facility
Address
743 Main Street Melrose, MA 02176
CMS Certification #
225659
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
45
Avg Residents/Day
26.4
Provider Type
Medicare
First Certified
1994-12-30
Chain
Next Step Healthcare (14 facilities)
Setting
Urban
Part of Next Step Healthcare
14
Facilities Nationwide
Next Step Healthcare operates 14 nursing facilities across the United States.
CMS gives Elmhurst Healthcare (The) an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 4/5 for staffing and 5/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
Elmhurst Healthcare (The) reports 4.69 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Massachusetts average of 3.86.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 0 deficiencies.
Elmhurst Healthcare (The) is certified for 45 beds.
Admissions at Elmhurst Healthcare (The)
For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (781) 662-7500. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.
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