Nursing Homes · Saugus, MA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Saugus Center
266 Lincoln Avenue · Saugus, MA 01906 · 80 certified beds
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About Saugus Center
Saugus Center is a nursing home in Saugus, Massachusetts. Its capacity is 80 beds, below the Essex County median of 123 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 66 citations, the most recent on June 16, 2025. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.18 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Saugus. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this nursing home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for nursing homes with a history of serious quality issues. About the program.
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
2.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (66)
Records from May 2023 to June 2025.
June 16, 2025
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 17, 2025.
June 16, 2025
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 17, 2025.
June 16, 2025
Tag F0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 17, 2025.
June 16, 2025
Tag F0887Educate 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 17, 2025.
June 16, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 17, 2025.
June 16, 2025
Tag F0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 17, 2025.
June 16, 2025
Tag F0770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 17, 2025.
June 16, 2025
Tag F0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 17, 2025.
June 16, 2025
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 17, 2025.
June 16, 2025
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 17, 2025.
June 16, 2025
Tag F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected July 17, 2025.
June 16, 2025
Tag F0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 17, 2025.
June 16, 2025
Tag F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 17, 2025.
June 16, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 17, 2025.
June 16, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected July 17, 2025.
June 16, 2025
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 17, 2025.
June 16, 2025
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected July 17, 2025.
June 16, 2025
Tag F0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 17, 2025.
June 16, 2025
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 17, 2025.
June 16, 2025
Tag F0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 17, 2025.
Penalties (2)
Total fines: $65,946
June 16, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $56,407 against this nursing home on June 16, 2025.
April 1, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $9,539 against this nursing home on April 1, 2024.
Staffing
3.18 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, about the same as in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Massachusetts.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Saugus.
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