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The Skilled Nursing Facility At North Hill

865 Central Avenue, Needham, MA 02492

Independent Living Nursing Home Skilled Nursing
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,641
One Bedroom
Estimated $4,586
Two Bedroom
Estimated $5,640

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $5,037
  • Average State Price: $4,408
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • The Skilled Nursing Facility At North Hill Description

    The Skilled Nursing Facility At North Hill is a community that offers independent living, nursing care and skilled nursing and is located in the town of Needham, Massachusetts. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 making it the 5th highest rated community in the city out of 6 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 5 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

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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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

    7.6
    The Skilled Nursing Facility At North Hill
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 28 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 4 out of 6 communities in Needham
  • Ranking in State: 392 out of 664 communities in MA
  • Food and Dining A

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A



    Review Summary

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

    Summary of Reviews for North Hill Senior Living

    • North Hill is praised for its gorgeous landscapes and beautiful facilities.
    • Some reviewers caution that while the independent living community is appealing, additional care as residents age may require hiring outside help or moving to skilled nursing.
    • There are mixed reviews about the care quality, with some stating it is excellent, especially in rehab and recovery situations, while others describe it as inadequate, necessitating private aides for basic care.
    • Several reviewers highlight the wonderful experiences with the staff, mentioning that team members, food, residents, and activities are top-notch.
    • Concerns are raised about the level of support in independent living, suggesting the need for more emergency support, like after-hours social workers.
    • Some negative experiences with staff rudeness and unprofessionalism were reported, impacting the overall experience negatively.
    • Positive experiences in rehab at Pines Edge, part of North Hill, are noted, with high marks for the physical therapy, occupational therapy, and overall care received.
    • Facilities such as restaurants, PT on premises, a pool, gym, and various classes/activities are highly praised, contributing to a vibrant community life.
    • Concerns about affordability and value for money are mentioned, with some calling into question the pricing structure and the services provided for those costs.


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    Health

    Wellness/Home Health

    Outpatient Therapy

    Mental Health Services

    Medication Administration

    Pain Management

    Care Coordination


    Services

    On-Site Banking

    Housekeeping Services

    Meal Preparation

    Activities of Daily Living

    Personal Emergency Response System

    Pastoral Care


    Activities

    Arts

    Literature

    Education

    Fitness

    Library

    Lectures


    Community Amenities

    Professional Art Gallery

    Greenhouse/Gardens

    Sun Room

    Living Room with Fireplace

    Business Center

    Spa & Salon


    Room Amenities

    Balcony

    Hardwood Floors

    Living Area

    Spacious Apartments

    Modern Kitchen

    Stainless Steel Appliances


    Dining

    Gourmet Dining

    Healthy, Locally Sourced Ingredients

    Dining Services

    Seasonal Menus

    Three Delicious Meals Daily

    Dining Room


    Transportation

    Transportation Services


    Pet

    Pet Friendly



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 5
    Health inspection rating: 3
    Staffing rating: 5
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 5
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Jan. 10, 1985
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 72
    Total current residents: 73
    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: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 2
    Total cost of fines: $3900


    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.

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

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

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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

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-05-26 2023-06-30 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2023-05-26 2023-06-30 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2022-01-18 2022-02-25 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Implement emergency and standby power systems.
    2022-01-18 2022-02-25 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2022-01-18 2022-02-25 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-05-18 2023-06-19 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    2023-05-18 2023-06-19 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.
    2023-05-18 2023-06-19 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
    2022-01-13 2022-02-11 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
    2022-01-13 2022-02-11 F Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
    2022-01-13 2022-02-11 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    2022-01-13 2022-02-11 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2022-01-13 2022-02-11 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2022-01-13 2022-02-11 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
    2022-01-13 2022-02-11 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    2022-01-13 2022-02-11 E 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.
    2022-01-13 2022-02-11 F Administration Deficiencies Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies.
    2022-01-13 2022-02-11 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.
    2022-01-13 2022-02-11 F Infection Control Deficiencies Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
    2022-01-13 2022-02-11 F Infection Control Deficiencies Report COVID19 data to residents and families.
    2020-08-04 2020-09-07 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2019-06-12 2019-07-11 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2019-06-12 2019-07-11 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.
    2019-06-12 2019-07-11 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.
    2019-06-12 2019-07-11 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2020-01-09 $9,094
    2020-08-04 $3,250
    2021-07-12 $650

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Needham which is 1.3 miles away and has a population of 28,886 (mid sized town).
    • The average income is $343,230, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 78
      • Low Temperature: 32
      • Average Temperature: 54.4
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 119 days of rain, 27 days of snow and 218 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 0.9 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 1.77 per 100 people which is low compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.26 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 0.73 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.03 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 81.46 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
    1.1 miles away
    Roche Bros.
    1.5 miles away
    Whole Foods Market
    1.7 miles away
    BazaAr
    2.5 miles away
    Stop & Shop
    2.6 miles away

    Transportation

    Needham Heights
    1.0 miles away
    Needham Center
    1.2 miles away

    Bus Stations

    Forest St. Post Office
    0.6 miles away
    Highland Ave @ Avery Sq
    1.1 miles away
    Hillside St @ Hunnewell St
    1.1 miles away
    Hillside Ave @ Hunnewell St
    1.1 miles away
    Highland Ave @ Dana Pl
    1.1 miles away

    Banks

    People's United Bank
    1.1 miles away
    Citizens Bank
    1.1 miles away
    Needham Bank
    1.2 miles away
    Middlesex Savings Bank
    1.3 miles away
    Bank of America
    1.7 miles away

    Hospitals

    Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Needham
    1.3 miles away
    Newton-Wellesley Hospital
    2.7 miles away
    MetroWest Medical Center: Leonard Morse Hospital
    4.0 miles away
    VA Boston Healthcare System - West Roxbury Division
    4.4 miles away
    Boston Children's at Waltham
    5.3 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    1.2 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    1.3 miles away
    CVS
    2.1 miles away
    Andrews Pharmacy Inc
    3.1 miles away
    Keyes Drug
    4.0 miles away

    Dentists

    Chestnut Dental
    1.3 miles away
    Waban Dental Group
    3.6 miles away
    Newton Dentistry
    4.7 miles away
    Natick Family Dental
    4.8 miles away
    Waltham Dental
    5.8 miles away

    Parks

    Dwight Field
    0.2 miles away
    Wildflower Patch
    0.4 miles away
    Vesta Park
    0.4 miles away
    Ann Volante Conservation Area
    0.5 miles away
    McIntosh Corner Historic District
    0.5 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Kings Chapel
    11.0 miles away
    St. Leonard's Church
    11.5 miles away
    Old North Church
    11.6 miles away
    United First Parish Church
    13.3 miles away
    Grace Federated Church
    13.8 miles away

    Shopping

    Dedham Mall
    5.1 miles away
    East Dedham Plaza
    6.0 miles away
    Arcade Building
    7.7 miles away
    401 Park
    8.7 miles away
    The Garage
    9.0 miles away

    Culture

    Bardwell Auditorium
    1.8 miles away
    Turtle Lane Playhouse
    3.9 miles away
    Henderson Arts Center
    4.1 miles away
    Keiter Center
    4.5 miles away
    The Center For Arts In Natick
    4.7 miles away

    Restaurants

    Town House of Pizza
    1.1 miles away
    Blue on Highland
    1.1 miles away
    Subway
    1.1 miles away
    French Press
    1.2 miles away
    Gyro & Kebab House
    1.2 miles away

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