Care One at Northampton

Nursing Home · Northampton, MA

CMS overall rating 4/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number225257

Contact & location

548 Elm Street
Northampton, MA 01060
Hampshire County

Phone: (413) 586-3150
ZIP code: 01060 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds: 125
Residents per day: 104.1 (83% occupied)
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name: 548 Elm Street Operating Company, LLC
Chain: Careone (37 facilities, avg 3.4★)
Medicare certified since: February 1, 1978
Participates in: Medicare and Medicaid
Council: Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5

State avg 3.0

Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5

State avg 3.0

Staffing★★★★★ 2/5

State avg 3.1

Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5

State avg 3.3

Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing: 3.58 (state 3.86 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN): 0.52 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses: 1.08 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides: 1.99 (state 2.26 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total: 3.12 (state 3.48 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover: 50.0 (state 38.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover: 40.0 (state 42.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left: 0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection: December 19, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle): 4.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints: 0
Citations on record (3 years): 21 health · 0 fire safety · includes actual harm

Date	Citation	Severity	Status
2025-12-19	Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-02-02
2025-12-19	Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-02-02
2025-12-19	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-02-02
2025-12-19	Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-02-02
2025-02-20	Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection	G Actual harm	Corrected 2025-03-19
2025-02-20	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-03-19
2025-02-04	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection	G Actual harm	Corrected 2025-01-29
2025-02-04	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection	G Actual harm	Corrected 2025-01-29
2025-02-04	Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-01-29
2024-09-03	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-09-30
2024-09-03	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-09-30
2024-09-03	Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-09-30
2024-09-03	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-09-30
2023-05-30	Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. F0909 · Environmental Deficiencies	F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-06-16
2023-05-30	PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-06-16
2023-05-30	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-06-16
2023-05-30	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-06-16
2023-05-30	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-06-16
2023-05-30	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-06-16
2023-05-30	Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-06-16
2023-05-30	Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. F0887 · Infection Control Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-06-16

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

2 penalties in the last three years, including $39,819 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2025-02-20	Fine	$31,031
2025-02-04	Fine	$8,788

Ownership & management

Name	Role	Since
Thci of Massachusetts, LLC (organization)	5%+ Direct Ownership Interest
Care Realty, LLC (organization)	5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Des-I 2016 Grat (organization)	5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Straus, Daniel (individual)	5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Baruch, David (individual)	Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Healthbridge Management LLC (organization)	Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Baruch, David (individual)	W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Care One at Northampton?

Care One at Northampton has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Massachusetts.

How many beds does Care One at Northampton have?

It has 125 certified beds and cares for about 104 residents per day.

Has Care One at Northampton been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $39,819 in the last three years.

Who owns Care One at Northampton?

It is part of Careone and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Care One at Northampton?

(413) 586-3150. The facility is located at 548 Elm Street, Northampton, MA 01060.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.