Sancta Maria Nursing Facility

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5

State avg 3.0

Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5

State avg 3.0

Staffing★★★★★ 2/5

State avg 3.1

Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5

State avg 3.3

Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Short-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing: 4.22 (state 3.86 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN): 0.63 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses: 1.03 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides: 2.56 (state 2.26 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total: 3.88 (state 3.48 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover: —
RN turnover: —

Inspections

Last standard inspection: March 25, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle): 11.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints: 1
Citations on record (3 years): 36 health · 0 fire safety · includes actual harm

Date	Citation	Severity	Status
2026-05-07	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 2026-06-05
2026-03-25	Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. F0851 · Administration Deficiencies	F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-05-01
2026-03-25	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-05-01
2026-03-25	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 2026-05-01
2026-03-25	Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-05-01
2026-03-25	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 2026-05-01
2026-03-25	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-05-01
2026-03-25	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 2026-05-01
2026-03-25	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 2026-05-01
2026-03-25	Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-05-01
2026-03-25	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 2026-05-01
2025-02-26	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 2025-04-14
2025-02-26	Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-04-14
2025-02-26	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	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-04-14
2025-02-26	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 2025-04-14
2025-02-26	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 2025-04-14
2025-02-26	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 2025-04-14
2025-02-26	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 2025-04-14
2025-02-26	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-04-14
2025-02-26	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	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-04-14
2025-02-26	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	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-04-14
2025-02-26	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 2025-04-14
2025-02-26	Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. F0810 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-04-14
2024-03-07	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 2024-04-12
2024-03-07	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 2024-04-12
2024-03-07	Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-04-12
2024-03-07	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	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-04-12
2024-03-07	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 2024-04-12
2024-03-07	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 2024-04-12
2024-03-07	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 2024-04-12
2024-03-07	Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-04-12
2024-03-07	Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-04-12
2024-03-07	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	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-04-12
2024-03-07	Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-04-12
2024-03-07	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 2024-04-12
2024-03-07	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-04-12

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

1 penalty in the last three years, including $13,065 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2026-05-07	Fine	$13,065

Ownership & management

Name	Role	Since
Dubois, Amber (individual)	Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Gomes, Thomas (individual)	Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Dubois, Amber (individual)	W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Sancta Maria Nursing Facility?

Sancta Maria Nursing Facility 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 Sancta Maria Nursing Facility have?

It has 141 certified beds and cares for about 126 residents per day.

Has Sancta Maria Nursing Facility been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $13,065 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Sancta Maria Nursing Facility?

(612) 280-1550. The facility is located at 799 Concord Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138.

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