Nursing homes › Massachusetts › Skilled Nursing Facility at North Hill (The)
865 Central Avenue, Needham, MA 02492 · 7814449910 · 72 certified beds
CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: Non profit - Corporation.
Total nurse staffing: 6.85 (Massachusetts median: 3.71). RN hours: 1.45. Weekend total: 6.33. Nursing staff turnover: 24%.
All-time on record: 11 deficiency citations, including 2 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-18 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | E | Health | corrected 2025-08-21 |
| 2025-07-18 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-21 |
| 2025-07-18 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-21 |
| 2025-01-15 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-01-29 |
| 2025-01-15 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-01-29 |
| 2024-07-11 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Health | corrected 2024-08-05 |
| 2024-07-11 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-05 |
| 2024-07-11 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-05 |
| 2023-05-18 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Health | corrected 2023-06-19 |
| 2023-05-18 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Health | corrected 2023-06-19 |
| 2023-05-18 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Health | corrected 2023-06-19 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-15 | Fine | $16,153 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARTH, SUZANNE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2022 |
| CORSINI, RUSSELL | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2016 |
| CREED, SARAH | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2015 |
| DAVIS, RICHARD | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2016 |
| DOWNEY, SUSAN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/31/2024 |
| FISCHER, STEPHEN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2024 |
| GOFF, STEWART | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/12/2025 |
| GRIMES, KEVIN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2018 |
| HANDEL, ELIZABETH | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2024 |
| HOFFMANN, NANCY | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2017 |
| MAHONEY, WILLIAM | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2024 |
| MELLACE, SUSAN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2015 |
| PINGITORE, PETER | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2024 |
| REICH WEIL, AMY | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2018 |
| VASCONCELLES, MARTINA ANNE OECHSLE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2016 |
| BERE, KARALYN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/15/2024 |
| FRIAS, JOSEPH | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/15/2023 |
| 4M BUILDING SOLUTIONS, LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/22/2019 |
| SADIA'S HEALTH AND WELLNESS CONSULTING, INC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/08/2021 |
| BENOIT, PAUL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/24/2001 |
| BERMUDEZ, EMILY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/06/2023 |
| DOWNEY, SUSAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/28/2022 |
| FRIAS, JOSEPH | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/15/2023 |
| GOFF, STEWART | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/12/2025 |
| MERCHANT, ASIF | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2023 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 225281. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.