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Quabbin Valley Healthcare

821 Daniel Shays Highway, Athol, MA 01331

Memory Care Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(978) 249-3717

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $5,872

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $5,881
  • Average State Price: $5,981
  • Average National Price: $5,673


  • Quabbin Valley Healthcare Description

    Quabbin Valley Healthcare is a community that offers memory care, nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 2.7 miles outside the small town of Athol, Massachusetts. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 making it the 2nd highest rated community in the city out of 2 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 2 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    5.2
    Quabbin Valley Healthcare
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 30 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 2 out of 2 communities in Athol
  • Ranking in State: 610 out of 664 communities in MA
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • A neurosurgeon praised the cleanliness of a wound, attributing it to excellent care and highlighting the friendly and dedicated staff who go above and beyond.
    • Nurses Aides received commendation for their dedication and caring nature towards residents, despite nurses being overworked.
    • Some reviewers described the nursing home as the best around, citing spectacular care.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Concerns were raised about COVID-19 deaths, with 25 reported in 2020 and 15 in January 2021.
    • Several reviewers criticized the management and professional conduct, describing the company as poorly managed and unprofessional.
    • Complaints about cleanliness, friendliness, and the quality of care were common, with one reviewer specifically disappointed in the new owner.
    • There were reports of lost possessions, rude and condescending nursing staff, and overall bad experiences leading to recommendations against placing loved ones in the facility.
    • One reviewer detailed a tragic experience where their father, who was there for injury rehabilitation, passed away due to what they believe was staff incompetence.
    • Staffing issues were highlighted, including disrespectful behavior towards visitors, chronic short-staffing impacting care and communication, and inadequate response to residents' needs.
    • There were alarming reports of neglect, including a patient who was not checked on timely, leading to a delayed discovery of their death.
    • Rehabilitation services were criticized for not listening to patients, with one individual experiencing a re-broken hip due to the staff's insistence on continuing physical therapy despite complaints of pain.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • Some reviews contained mixed sentiments, acknowledging the hard work of certain staff members like CNAs, while still pointing out significant systemic issues within the facility.


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    Health

    IV Therapy

    Central Lines

    Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)

    Wound Care

    Ostomy Care

    Pain Management


    Services

    Therapists

    Dressing

    Long-Term Care


    Activities

    Movies

    Bar

    Bingo

    Social Gatherings

    Outdoor Space

    Holiday Parties


    Community Amenities

    Gym

    Library

    Beauty Salon

    Outdoor Space

    Common Areas

    Fitness Equipment


    Room Amenities

    Telephone


    Dining

    Dining Out



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 2
    Health inspection rating: 2
    Staffing rating: 2
    Quality measure rating: 3
    Long-term quality measure rating: 3
    Short-term quality measure rating: 3


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: April 17, 1987
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 142
    Total current residents: 133
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Both


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 1
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 2
    Total cost of fines: $52312


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-03-28 2023-05-09 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2023-03-28 2023-05-09 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2023-03-28 2023-05-09 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2023-03-28 2023-05-09 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2023-03-28 2023-05-09 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    2023-03-28 2023-05-09 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    2023-03-28 2023-05-09 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
    2023-03-28 2023-05-09 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2023-03-28 2023-05-09 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2023-03-28 2023-05-09 B Environmental Deficiencies Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
    2021-06-14 2021-07-08 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
    2021-06-14 2021-07-23 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    2021-06-14 2021-07-23 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2021-06-14 2021-06-14 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2021-06-14 2021-07-23 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2021-06-14 2021-07-06 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2021-06-14 2021-07-23 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    2021-06-14 2021-07-23 B Environmental Deficiencies Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
    2020-12-16 2021-01-15 E Administration Deficiencies Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
    2020-12-16 2021-01-15 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-03-05 2021-03-20 J Resident Rights Deficiencies Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    2021-03-05 2021-03-20 J Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies 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.
    2021-03-05 2021-03-20 J Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    2019-10-22 2019-12-20 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2019-10-22 2019-12-20 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2019-10-22 2019-12-20 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2019-10-22 2019-12-20 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    2019-10-22 2019-12-20 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2019-10-22 2019-12-20 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2019-10-22 2019-12-20 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
    2019-10-22 2019-12-20 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
    2019-10-22 2019-12-20 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    2019-10-22 2019-12-20 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2019-10-22 2019-12-20 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
    2019-10-22 2019-12-20 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
    2019-10-22 2019-12-20 B Environmental Deficiencies Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2017-08-24 $6,893
    2021-03-05 $51,662
    2021-12-20 $650

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Athol which is 2.7 miles away and has a population of 8,265 (very small town).
    • The average income is $54,804, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 75
      • Low Temperature: 27
      • Average Temperature: 50.7
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 133 days of rain, 42 days of snow and 189 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.0 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 2.92 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.16 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 1.23 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.26 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.74 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 149.0, Moderate Days 33.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Walmart Supercenter
    1.3 miles away
    Market Basket
    4.2 miles away
    New Salem General Store
    5.7 miles away
    Hannaford
    14.1 miles away
    Green Fields Market
    17.1 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Hannafords
    0.8 miles away
    Wal-Mart
    1.3 miles away
    Ocean State Job Lot
    2.2 miles away
    Orange Center/Memorial Park
    2.4 miles away
    YMCA
    2.5 miles away

    Banks

    Athol Savings Bank
    10.2 miles away
    Workers Credit Union
    14.0 miles away
    Fidelity
    14.1 miles away
    Santander
    14.2 miles away
    TD Bank
    14.8 miles away

    Hospitals

    Athol Hospital
    3.1 miles away
    Heywood Hospital
    14.3 miles away
    Farren Care Center
    15.7 miles away
    Baystate Franklin Medical Center
    16.5 miles away
    Clinical Support Options
    17.1 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Rite Aid
    13.8 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    13.9 miles away
    Right Aid
    14.8 miles away
    Walgreens
    16.8 miles away
    CVS
    16.8 miles away

    Dentists

    Amherst Dental Group
    18.2 miles away
    Demaio Orthodontics
    18.4 miles away
    Rigali and Walder Orthodontics
    18.6 miles away
    Aspen Dental
    20.7 miles away
    Valley Dentists of Belchertown
    20.7 miles away

    Parks

    Millers Woods
    0.2 miles away
    Lake Rohunta Access
    0.8 miles away
    Millers River Wildlife Management Area
    1.0 miles away
    South Athol Conservation Area
    1.8 miles away
    Butterfield Park
    2.0 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Hampshire Mall
    20.5 miles away
    Mountain Farms Mall
    20.9 miles away

    Culture

    Shea Theater Arts Center
    14.8 miles away
    Bowker Auditorium
    18.2 miles away
    Mahar Auditorium
    18.3 miles away
    Rand Theater
    18.3 miles away
    Stirn Auditorium
    18.8 miles away

    Restaurants

    110 Grill
    4.2 miles away
    Nana's Country Store
    4.5 miles away
    Baldwinville Station
    10.2 miles away
    Kro's
    10.3 miles away
    Montague Bookmill / Lady Killigrew Cafe
    13.9 miles away

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