Riverbend of South Natick
Nursing Home · S Natick, MA
Contact & location
34 South Lincoln StreetS Natick, MA 01760
Middlesex County
- Phone
- (508) 653-8330
- ZIP code
- 01760 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 55
- Residents per day
- 32.0 (58% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- 34 Lincoln Street INC
- Chain
- Rehabilitation Associates (6 facilities, avg 3.8★)
- Medicare certified since
- March 1, 1994
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.19 (state 3.86 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.06 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.46 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.66 (state 2.26 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.82 (state 3.48 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 38.5 (state 38.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 71.4 (state 42.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- August 7, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 2.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 19 health · 11 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-07 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-05 |
| 2025-08-07 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-08 |
| 2024-06-05 | 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 2024-07-15 |
| 2024-06-05 | 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 2024-07-02 |
| 2024-06-05 | 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 2024-07-02 |
| 2024-06-05 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-02 |
| 2024-06-05 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-02 |
| 2024-06-05 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-15 |
| 2024-06-05 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-15 |
| 2024-06-05 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-15 |
| 2024-06-05 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-15 |
| 2024-06-05 | 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 2024-07-15 |
| 2024-06-05 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-15 |
| 2023-01-09 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-01-30 |
| 2023-01-09 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-01-30 |
| 2023-01-09 | 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 2023-01-30 |
| 2023-01-09 | 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 2023-01-30 |
| 2023-01-09 | 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 2023-01-30 |
| 2023-01-09 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. F0791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-01-30 |
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
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Thisse, Marion (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Thisse, Peter (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Danahy, Elaine (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rehabilitation Associates INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Riverbend of South Natick?
Riverbend of South Natick has a 5-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 Riverbend of South Natick have?
It has 55 certified beds and cares for about 32 residents per day.
Has Riverbend of South Natick been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Riverbend of South Natick?
It is part of Rehabilitation Associates and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Riverbend of South Natick?
(508) 653-8330. The facility is located at 34 South Lincoln Street, S Natick, MA 01760.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.