Alliance Health at Marie Esther

Nursing Home · Marlborough, MA

CMS overall rating 4/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number225619

Contact & location

720 Boston Post Road
Marlborough, MA 01752
Middlesex County
Phone
(508) 485-3791
ZIP code
01752 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
78
Residents per day
32.7 (42% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Marie Esther Health Center INC
Chain
Alliance Health & Human Services (8 facilities, avg 3.8★)
Medicare certified since
February 18, 1994
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.0
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.3
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5
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
3.76 (state 3.86 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.64 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.90 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.22 (state 2.26 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.51 (state 3.48 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
61.2 (state 38.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
78.6 (state 42.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
September 5, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
5.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
7 health · 6 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-09-05 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
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-10-16
2025-09-05 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 2025-10-16
2025-09-05 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 2025-10-16
2025-09-05 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-10-16
2025-09-05 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 2025-10-16
2023-09-28 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2023-10-25
2023-04-14 Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
F0676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-05-22

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 $7,901 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2023-09-28Fine$7,901

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Alliance Health INC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Dedham Institution for Savings (organization)5%+ Mortgage Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Alliance Health Management Services LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Barkoudah, Wael (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Cooper, Stephen (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Brunetti, Tammy (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Calkins, Andrew (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Corridan, Linda (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Grady, Francis (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Gray, Alfred (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Janisko, Jerome (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Jennings, Michael (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Jones, Erik (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Mourtzinos, Arthur (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Riley, James (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Robbins, Christopher (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Zampine, Peter (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Grady, Francis (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Kemp, Paul (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Lavallee, Thomas (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Alliance Health Management Services LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Barkoudah, Wael (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Cooper, Stephen (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Alliance Health at Marie Esther?

Alliance Health at Marie Esther 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 Alliance Health at Marie Esther have?

It has 78 certified beds and cares for about 33 residents per day.

Has Alliance Health at Marie Esther been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $7,901 in the last three years.

Who owns Alliance Health at Marie Esther?

It is part of Alliance Health & Human Services and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Alliance Health at Marie Esther?

(508) 485-3791. The facility is located at 720 Boston Post Road, Marlborough, MA 01752.

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