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Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility

97 Bethany Road, Framingham, MA 01701

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Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility is a nursing home in Framingham, Massachusetts. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(508) 270-8648
Last standard health inspection
June 9, 2026 (5 months ago)
Certified beds
169
Residents per day, on average
81.6
Ownership type
Non profit - Other
Legal business name
Bethany Health Care Center INC
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Massachusetts average (5 vs 28).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  2. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  3. 2 citations

    Health inspection on June 9, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2026.

    • Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2026.

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  4. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on June 9, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 14, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0291 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 14, 2026.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 14, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2025.

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  5. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  6. CMS update of December 15, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  7. 4 citations

    Fire safety inspection on June 4, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2025.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2025.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 23, 2025.

    • Citation K0291. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 23, 2025.

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  8. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 5.4 to 4.6 hours per resident per day.

  9. CMS update of December 20, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  10. 2 citations

    Health inspection on September 26, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    69 of 341 Massachusetts homes (20%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

    • Citation F0656. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2024.

    • Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2024.

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  11. Fine

    September 26, 2024 (2 years ago)

    CMS fine of $9,318 on September 26, 2024.

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  12. 1 citation

    Health inspection on April 23, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2024.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility last inspected?

CMS lists June 9, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility have?

CMS lists 5 health citations since April 23, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $9,318 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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