Nursing homes › Massachusetts › Agawam South Rehab and Nursing
65 Cooper Street, Agawam, MA 01001 · 4137868000 · 122 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Stern Consultants, a group operating 23 facilities in 3 states. Group record: average rating 2.6/5, 2 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $1,252,528 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (2.6/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.64 (Massachusetts median: 3.71). RN hours: 0.74. Weekend total: 3.14. Nursing staff turnover: 44%.
All-time on record: 28 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-10 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2026-04-02 |
| 2026-03-10 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-02 |
| 2026-03-10 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-02 |
| 2026-03-10 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-02 |
| 2026-03-10 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-02 |
| 2026-03-10 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-02 |
| 2025-04-23 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-16 |
| 2025-04-23 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-16 |
| 2024-11-26 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Health | corrected 2024-12-16 |
| 2024-11-26 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2024-12-16 |
| 2024-11-26 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-16 |
| 2024-11-26 | Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-16 |
| 2024-11-26 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-16 |
| 2024-11-26 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-16 |
| 2024-11-26 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-16 |
| 2024-11-26 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-16 |
| 2024-11-26 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-16 |
| 2024-11-26 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-16 |
| 2024-11-26 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-16 |
| 2024-11-26 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-16 |
| 2023-10-10 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2023-11-24 |
| 2023-10-10 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-24 |
| 2023-10-10 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-24 |
| 2023-10-10 | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-24 |
| 2023-10-10 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-24 |
| 2023-10-10 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-24 |
| 2023-10-10 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-24 |
| 2023-10-10 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-24 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRIEDMAN, SHANA | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 12% | since 10/16/2023 |
| BEATTY, BRITTANY | Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/16/2023 |
| FRIEDMAN, BENJAMIN | Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/16/2023 |
| COM FAMILY TRUST | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 10% | since 10/16/2023 |
| MILLMAN, CHAIM | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/16/2023 |
| NEWHOUSE, ERIC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/16/2023 |
| ERBLICH, AVRAHAM | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/16/2023 |
| MILLMAN, CHAIM | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/16/2023 |
| NEWHOUSE, ERIC | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/16/2023 |
| SHEPS, BORUCH | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/16/2023 |
| MILLMAN, CHAIM | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/16/2023 |
| ETN FAMILY HOLDINGS LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/16/2023 |
| STERN THERAPY CONSULTANTS LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/16/2023 |
| TLCO HOLDINGS LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/16/2023 |
| ASHKAR, RAMI | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/16/2023 |
| BEATTY, BRITTANY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/16/2023 |
| ERBLICH, AVRAHAM | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/16/2023 |
| FRIEDMAN, BENJAMIN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/16/2023 |
| MILLMAN, CHAIM | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/16/2023 |
| NEWHOUSE, ERIC | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/16/2023 |
| PLEW, ANDREA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/16/2023 |
| SHEPS, BORUCH | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/16/2023 |
| SUBIRA, MARTA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/22/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 225176. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.