Nursing homes › Massachusetts › Lee Healthcare
620 Laurel Street, Lee, MA 01238 · 4132432010 · 88 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Next Step Healthcare, a group operating 14 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 1.8/5, 1 abuse citation icons, 3 facilities on the Special Focus list, $1,422,779 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (1.8/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.18 (Massachusetts median: 3.71). RN hours: 0.60. Weekend total: 2.90. Nursing staff turnover: 62%.
All-time on record: 34 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-13 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-03 |
| 2025-11-19 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-16 |
| 2025-09-10 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Health | corrected 2025-10-03 |
| 2025-09-10 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-10-03 |
| 2025-09-10 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Health | corrected 2025-10-03 |
| 2025-09-10 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-03 |
| 2025-09-10 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-03 |
| 2025-09-10 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-03 |
| 2025-09-10 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-03 |
| 2025-09-10 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-03 |
| 2025-09-10 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-03 |
| 2025-09-10 | 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 2025-10-03 |
| 2025-09-10 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-03 |
| 2025-09-10 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-03 |
| 2025-09-10 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-03 |
| 2025-09-10 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-03 |
| 2025-09-10 | Educate 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-03 |
| 2024-07-25 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2024-08-28 |
| 2024-07-25 | 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 2024-08-28 |
| 2024-07-25 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-28 |
| 2024-07-25 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-28 |
| 2024-07-25 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-28 |
| 2024-07-25 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-28 |
| 2024-07-25 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-28 |
| 2024-07-25 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | B | Health | corrected 2024-08-28 |
| 2024-07-25 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | B | Health | corrected 2024-08-28 |
| 2023-05-09 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Health | corrected 2023-06-06 |
| 2023-05-09 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2023-06-06 |
| 2023-05-09 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Health | corrected 2023-06-06 |
| 2023-05-09 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2023-06-06 |
| 2023-05-09 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Health | corrected 2023-06-06 |
| 2023-05-09 | 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 2023-06-06 |
| 2023-05-09 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Health | corrected 2023-06-06 |
| 2023-05-09 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | C | Health | corrected 2023-06-14 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEXT STEP MA MASTER SUBTENANT, LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 12/01/2017 |
| DELL'ANNO, DAMIAN | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2017 |
| STEPHAN, WILLIAM | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2017 |
| NEXT STEP HEALTHCARE LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2017 |
| MINTZ, JOSHUA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/02/2021 |
| THIMOT, FRANTZ | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/03/2019 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 225749. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.