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Oak Knoll Healthcare Center

9 Arbetter Drive, Framingham, MA 01701

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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $9,075

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $8,759
  • Average State Price: $7,915
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Oak Knoll Healthcare Center Description

    Oak Knoll Healthcare Center is a community that offers nursing care and is about 3.0 miles outside Framingham Center, 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 7.6 out of 10 making it the 7th highest rated community in the city out of 8 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

    Nursing Home

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    Community Reviews

    7.0
    Oak Knoll Healthcare Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 54 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 8 out of 9 communities in Framingham
  • Ranking in State: 467 out of 664 communities in MA
  • Facility and Grounds A

    Care B

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A



    Review Summary

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

    Reviews of Oak Knoll reveal a mixed bag of experiences, ranging from highly positive to deeply concerning. Some reviewers praise the facility for its cleanliness, the kindness, and professionalism of the staff, and the quality of care provided to their loved ones. They highlight the supportive environment, with one family member noting the comprehensive care their mother received from various departments, leading to a very satisfactory stay. Another reviewer appreciated the facility's responsiveness and personalized care plan during the pre-admission process, which gave them peace of mind.

    On the other hand, several reviews raise serious concerns about the facility. Complaints include inadequate staffing levels, which some believe directly impacts the quality of care. There are allegations of neglect, such as failing to encourage residents to eat or maintain proper hygiene, leading to health issues like UTIs. Some reviewers accuse the facility of being disorganized, prioritizing profit over patient care, and providing misleading information about the services offered. Concerns about the facility's handling of emergencies and medication, as well as the overall attitude towards residents and their families, were also mentioned.

    While some reviews commend Oak Knoll for treating residents like family and providing a clean and well-kept environment, others warn potential clients to reconsider placing their loved ones in the facility, citing experiences of abuse, neglect, and unprofessional behavior. The facility's approach to rehabilitation and long-term care is praised in some instances, yet criticized in others for a lack of adequate support and attention to individual needs.

    In summary, Oak Knoll's reviews suggest that experiences can vary significantly. Prospective clients might find it beneficial to consider both the positive feedback regarding the care and environment and the negative reports of management and staff behavior when making a decision.


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    Health

    Dental Services

    Occupational Therapy

    Transitional Care Unit

    Podiatry Services

    Wound Management

    Primary Care


    Services

    Social Worker


    Activities

    Arts And Crafts

    Music

    Holiday Parties

    Religious Services

    Outings

    Fitness Programs


    Community Amenities

    Elevator

    Business Office

    Social Worker


    Room Amenities

    Internet


    Dining

    Ice Cream Socials

    Cookouts



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 2
    Health inspection rating: 2
    Staffing rating: 2
    Quality measure rating: 2
    Long-term quality measure rating: 1
    Short-term quality measure rating: 3


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Nov. 20, 1995
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 123
    Total current residents: 113
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 1
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 4
    Total cost of fines: $49408


    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.

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

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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

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-01-12 2022-02-25 F Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2022-01-12 2022-02-25 F Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2022-01-12 2022-02-25 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2022-01-12 2022-02-25 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2018-09-26 2018-10-01 C Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2018-09-26 2018-10-03 C Smoke Deficiencies Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-05-31 2023-07-13 D 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.
    2022-01-03 2022-02-23 E 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.
    2022-01-03 2022-02-23 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
    2022-01-03 2022-02-23 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
    2022-01-03 2022-02-23 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    2022-01-03 2022-02-23 E 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.
    2022-01-03 2022-02-23 E 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.
    2022-01-03 2022-02-23 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
    2022-01-03 2022-02-23 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2022-01-03 2022-02-23 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2022-01-03 2022-02-23 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
    2022-01-03 2022-02-23 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    2022-01-03 2022-02-23 D 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.
    2022-01-03 2022-02-23 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2022-01-03 2022-02-23 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.
    2022-01-03 2022-02-23 E 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.
    2022-01-03 2022-02-23 F Administration Deficiencies Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
    2022-01-03 2022-01-31 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2022-01-03 2022-02-23 D Infection Control Deficiencies Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
    2019-09-13 2019-10-18 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor 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.
    2019-09-13 2019-10-18 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    2019-09-13 2019-10-18 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2021-02-03 2021-03-03 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-01-05 2021-02-05 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2020-12-03 2021-01-06 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2020-11-23 2020-12-18 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2020-08-13 2020-09-17 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2018-10-01 2018-10-01 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
    2018-10-01 2018-11-15 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2018-10-01 2018-11-15 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2018-10-01 2018-11-15 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2018-10-01 2018-11-15 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    2018-10-01 2018-11-15 E 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.
    2018-10-01 2018-11-15 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2020-11-23 $29,250
    2021-02-03 $9,750
    2022-01-03 $9,750
    2022-02-28 $658

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Framingham Center which is 3.0 miles away and has a population of 65,413 (large town).
    • The average income is $113,845, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 78
      • Low Temperature: 31
      • Average Temperature: 54.1
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 138 days of rain, 31 days of snow and 194 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.1 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 40.3 years old, very high compared to other cities.
    • 3.69% of the population are Veterans which is a low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 26.78% of the population are Foreign-born which is a high percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 7% Asian, 8% Black or African-American, 16% Hispanic or Latino, and 66% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 3.0 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.66 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 2.06 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.1 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 81.7 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 165.0, Moderate Days 16.0, 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

    Sudbury Farms
    1.4 miles away
    Shaw's
    1.4 miles away
    Whole Foods Market
    1.6 miles away
    Stop & Shop
    2.5 miles away
    BJ's Wholesale Club
    2.5 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Nobscot Fire Station
    0.9 miles away
    Pinefield
    1.4 miles away
    Concord St & A St
    1.9 miles away
    Super Stop and Shop
    2.5 miles away
    Target on Whittier Street
    2.6 miles away

    Banks

    Middlesex Savings Bank
    0.9 miles away
    TD Bank
    1.0 miles away
    Marlborough Savings Bank
    1.4 miles away
    Bank of America
    1.5 miles away
    Citizens Bank
    1.5 miles away

    Hospitals

    MetroWest Medical Center: Framingham Union Hospital
    3.6 miles away
    MetroWest Medical Center: Leonard Morse Hospital
    5.9 miles away
    Umass Memorial-Marlborough Hospital
    6.8 miles away
    Emerson Hospital
    8.1 miles away
    Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Westborough
    8.5 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    0.9 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.9 miles away
    CVS
    3.5 miles away
    Andrews Pharmacy Inc
    6.0 miles away
    Rite Aid
    6.9 miles away

    Dentists

    Pediatric Dental
    3.4 miles away
    New England Dental Group
    4.2 miles away
    Natick Family Dental
    5.4 miles away
    Hershberger and Marquez
    6.6 miles away
    Glenn Jackson DMD
    6.6 miles away

    Parks

    Woodfield Playground
    0.1 miles away
    Catherine Road
    0.2 miles away
    Garden In The Woods
    0.2 miles away
    Oakvale Park
    0.3 miles away
    Weston Aqueduct Linear District
    0.4 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Kings Chapel
    18.6 miles away
    St. Leonard's Church
    18.9 miles away
    Old North Church
    18.9 miles away
    Oakdale Methodist Church
    19.3 miles away
    Saint Johns Catholic Church
    19.9 miles away

    Shopping

    Stow Shopping Plaza
    7.2 miles away
    Solomon Pond Mall
    9.7 miles away
    Quarry Square Shopping Center
    13.5 miles away
    Dedham Mall
    14.2 miles away
    Burlington Mall
    14.5 miles away

    Culture

    Vokes Theatre
    4.6 miles away
    Keiter Center
    5.1 miles away
    The Center For Arts In Natick
    5.4 miles away
    Eleanor Welch Casey Theatre
    6.0 miles away
    ArtSpace Maynard
    6.8 miles away

    Restaurants

    Gianni's Pizza
    1.0 miles away
    Zheng Garden Chinese Restaurant
    1.0 miles away
    Liberty's Famous Pizza
    1.3 miles away
    georges
    1.3 miles away
    El Basha
    1.5 miles away

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