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Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

84 Chapin Street, Southbridge, MA 01550 · (774) 437-1166 · 144 certified beds

Overall★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Health inspections★★★☆☆ 3/5
Staffing★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Quality measures★★☆☆☆ 2/5

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CMS overall star rating: this provider 2/5; median among 338 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.

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  • The published staff-turnover figure is 36.3%. Ask which reporting period it covers and how the current staffing team compares.
  • Ask who is responsible for care decisions locally and at ATHENA HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS. A shared affiliation does not establish identical care at every location.
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Ownership group

Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Athena Healthcare Systems, a group operating 22 facilities in 3 states. Group record: average rating 1.5/5, 4 abuse citation icons, 1 facility on the Special Focus list, $1,499,881 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (1.5/5).

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Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Total nurse staffing: 3.22 (Massachusetts median: 3.70). RN hours: 0.20. Weekend total: 2.96. Nursing staff turnover: 36%.

Inspection deficiencies

In the downloaded CMS dataset: 31 deficiency citations. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).

Survey dateDeficiencySev.TypeStatus
2026-04-03Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. EHealthcorrected 2026-05-08
2026-04-03Honor 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. DHealthcorrected 2026-05-08
2026-04-03Honor 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. DHealthcorrected 2026-05-08
2026-04-03Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. DHealthcorrected 2026-05-08
2026-04-03Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. DHealthcorrected 2026-05-08
2024-12-18Honor 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. EHealthcorrected 2025-01-27
2024-12-18Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. EHealthcorrected 2025-01-27
2024-12-18Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. EHealthcorrected 2025-01-27
2024-12-18Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. DHealthcorrected 2025-01-27
2024-12-18Honor 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. DHealthcorrected 2025-01-27
2024-12-18Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. DHealthcorrected 2025-01-27
2024-12-18Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. DHealthcorrected 2025-01-27
2024-12-18Ensure 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. DHealthcorrected 2025-01-27
2024-12-18Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. DHealthcorrected 2025-01-27
2024-12-18Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. DHealthcorrected 2025-01-27
2024-12-18Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. DHealthcorrected 2025-01-27
2024-12-18Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. BHealthcorrected 2025-01-27
2024-12-18Post nurse staffing information every day. BHealthcorrected 2025-01-27
2024-12-03Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-01-10
2023-10-25Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. EHealthcorrected 2023-12-03
2023-10-25Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. EHealthcorrected 2023-12-03
2023-10-25Ensure 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. EHealthcorrected 2023-12-03
2023-10-25Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. DHealthcorrected 2023-12-03
2023-10-25Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. DHealthcorrected 2023-12-03
2023-10-25Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. DHealthcorrected 2023-12-03
2023-10-25Notify 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. DHealthcorrected 2023-12-03
2023-10-25Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. DHealthcorrected 2023-12-03
2023-10-25Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. DHealthcorrected 2023-12-03
2023-10-25Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. DHealthcorrected 2023-12-03
2023-10-25Implement 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. DHealthcorrected 2023-12-03
2023-10-25Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. DHealthcorrected 2023-12-03

Federal penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in this downloaded dataset.

Ownership & control records (CMS filings)

NameRoleType%Since
ATHENA HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS MA R LLC5% Or Greater Direct Ownership InterestOrganization100%since 09/01/2012
CHAKALOS-SANTILLI, VALERIE5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership InterestIndividual5%since 09/01/2012
CURTIS, DIANE5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership InterestIndividualNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDEDsince 09/01/2012
MOSIER, MICHAEL5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership InterestIndividual6%since 09/01/2012
REZENDES, LORRIE5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership InterestIndividualNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDEDsince 09/01/2012
SANTILLI, LAWRENCE5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership InterestIndividual74%since 05/04/2020
ATHENA HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES, INC.Operational/Managerial ControlOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 09/01/2012
SANTILLI, LAWRENCEOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 09/01/2012

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How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 225293), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/southbridge-rehabilitation-health-care-center-southbridge-ma/

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 225293. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.