Affinity Healthcare

Nursing Home · Braintree, MA

CMS overall rating 2/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number225445

Contact & location

1102 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184
Norfolk County
Phone
(781) 848-3100
ZIP code
02184 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
177
Residents per day
115.2 (65% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Affinity Healthcare LLC
Medicare certified since
July 1, 1990
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.0
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.3
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
5.21 (state 3.86 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.49 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.35 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
3.37 (state 2.26 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.83 (state 3.48 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
26.9 (state 38.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
50.0 (state 42.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
December 11, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
10.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
40 health · 19 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-01-27 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-27
2025-12-11 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-16
2025-12-11 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-16
2025-12-11 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-16
2025-12-11 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-16
2025-12-11 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-16
2025-12-11 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-16
2025-12-11 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 2026-01-16
2025-12-11 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-16
2025-12-11 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-16
2025-06-26 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		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2025-06-24
2024-10-22 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		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2024-10-15
2024-09-26 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-04
2024-09-26 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-04
2024-09-26 Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-04
2024-09-26 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 2024-11-04
2024-09-26 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-04
2024-09-26 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-04
2023-07-03 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-14
2023-07-03 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-14
2023-07-03 Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
F0685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-14
2023-07-03 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-14
2023-07-03 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-14
2023-07-03 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-14
2023-07-03 Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
F0847 · Administration Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-14
2023-07-03 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-14
2023-07-03 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-14
2023-07-03 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-14
2023-07-03 Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-14
2023-07-03 Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-14
2023-07-03 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-14
2023-07-03 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-14
2023-07-03 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-14
2023-07-03 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-14
2023-07-03 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 2023-08-14
2023-07-03 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 2023-08-14
2023-07-03 Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-14
2023-07-03 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-14
2023-07-03 Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
F0849 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-14
2023-07-03 Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
F0622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-14

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 $27,648 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-06-26Fine$11,196
2024-09-26Fine$16,452

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Amcha Braintree LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Gauthier, Suzanne (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Hagar, Chaim (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Nachfolger, Israel (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ostrem, Mark (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Rosenfeld, Baruch (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Schwartz, Eliezer (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Stein, Allen (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Braintree Opco, LLC (organization)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Hagar, Chaim (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Nachfolger, Israel (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Rosenfeld, Baruch (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Schwartz, Eliezer (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Stein, Allen (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Gauthier, Suzanne (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Noble, Douglas (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Ostrem, Mark (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Stein, Allen (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Hagar, Chaim (individual)Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE
Nachfolger, Israel (individual)Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE
Rosenfeld, Baruch (individual)Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE
Schwartz, Eliezer (individual)Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE
Stein, Allen (individual)Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Affinity Healthcare?

Affinity Healthcare has a 2-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 Affinity Healthcare have?

It has 177 certified beds and cares for about 115 residents per day.

Has Affinity Healthcare been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $27,648 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Affinity Healthcare?

(781) 848-3100. The facility is located at 1102 Washington Street, Braintree, MA 02184.

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