Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
150 Lincoln Street, Needham, MA 02492
Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Needham, 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.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating4 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionJune 17, 2026 (4 months ago)
- Health citations since July 26, 202410 (Massachusetts average 28)
- Fines in the past three years1, $8,788 in total
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
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.
Health inspection on June 17, 2026
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0887. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2026.
Citation F0694. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2026.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2026.
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 July 7, 2026.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Ownership
CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on February 18, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
51 of 341 Massachusetts homes (15%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.
CMS fine of $8,788 on February 18, 2025.
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Citation F0658. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 17, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0658 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of December 20, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on July 26, 2024
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0658. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 7, 2024.
Citation F0698. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 7, 2024.
Citation F0759. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 7, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 7, 2024.
Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 7, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on July 26, 2024
10 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation E0020. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2024.
Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2024.
Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2024.
Citation K0711. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2024.
Citation K0911. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2024.
Citation K0351. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2024.
Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2024.
Citation K0521. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2024.
Citation K0918. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2024.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (781) 449-4040
- Last standard health inspection
- June 17, 2026 (4 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day, on average
- 111.9
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Briarwood Operator, LLC
- Chain
- Marquis Health Services
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Massachusetts average (10 vs 28).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- QUINTO HOLDINGS LLCDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/01/2013
- UKR CONSULTING LLCDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/01/2013
- NFR 2020 IRRV TRIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 12/31/2021
- RSBRMK HOLDINGS LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 12/31/2021
- SK 2013 DELTA TRUSTIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 12/31/2021
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- SORA KOHN FAM TR UAD 120120Indirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 12/31/2021
- TRYKO HOLDINGS, LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/01/2013
- UAK 2020 IRRV TRIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 12/31/2021
- YR 2013 DELTA TR UA 03252013Indirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 12/31/2021
- MARQUIS LIMITED LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2021
- RELIANT PRO REHAB LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/13/2017
- ALGHAZAWNEH, BASHAROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/22/2022
- CROWLEY, JENNIFEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/30/2024
- POSEN, MINDEEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2022
- SCHUTT, ROGEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2022
Questions
When was Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center last inspected?
CMS lists June 17, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center have?
CMS lists 10 health citations since July 26, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $8,788 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.