Nursing homeActive
Affinity Healthcare
1102 Washington Street, Braintree, MA 021847818483100177 certified beds · 115 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
6
since 2023
Deficiencies
40
● 3● 35● 2
Penalties · 3 yrs
$27,648
2 fines
Last survey
2026-01-27
Complaint
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 4
Quality 3
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Massachusetts Department of Public Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-27 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-12-11 | Standard | 180 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-06-26 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-10-22 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-09-26 | Standard | 150 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-07-03 | Standard | 1210 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Massachusetts Department of Public Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-27Record 225445-20260127-F580
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-16Record 225445-20251211-F580
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-16Record 225445-20251211-F656
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-16Record 225445-20251211-F657
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-16Record 225445-20251211-F658
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-16Record 225445-20251211-F684
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-16Record 225445-20251211-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-16Record 225445-20251211-F812
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-16Record 225445-20251211-F842
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Staffing
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-16Record 225445-20251211-F732
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2025-06-24Record 225445-20250626-F689
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-10-15Record 225445-20241022-F689
F578Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-04Record 225445-20240926-F578
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-04Record 225445-20240926-F584
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-04Record 225445-20240926-F658
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity FStandard
Medication
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-04Record 225445-20240926-F756
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-04Record 225445-20240926-F761
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Care planningRecords
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-04Record 225445-20240926-F641
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-14Record 225445-20230703-F550
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-14Record 225445-20230703-F558
F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-14Record 225445-20230703-F604
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-14Record 225445-20230703-F607
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-14Record 225445-20230703-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-14Record 225445-20230703-F610
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-14Record 225445-20230703-F656
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-14Record 225445-20230703-F658
F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-14Record 225445-20230703-F679
F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-14Record 225445-20230703-F685
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningFalls
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-14Record 225445-20230703-F689
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-14Record 225445-20230703-F690
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-14Record 225445-20230703-F695
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-14Record 225445-20230703-F756
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-14Record 225445-20230703-F758
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-14Record 225445-20230703-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-14Record 225445-20230703-F812
F847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.Scope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-14Record 225445-20230703-F847
F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-14Record 225445-20230703-F849
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-14Record 225445-20230703-F880
F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Scope/severity EStandard
Environment
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-14Record 225445-20230703-F925
F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-14Record 225445-20230703-F622
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-26 | Civil money penalty | $11,196 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2024-09-26 | Civil money penalty | $16,452 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.49
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 0.65 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day5.21
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 3.86 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours4.83
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 3.48 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover27%
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 38% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover50%
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 43% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Massachusetts | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 6.5% | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 2.0% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 48.2% | 21.4% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 13.1% | 16.4% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 4.0% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 31.4% | 19.5% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gauthier, Suzanne Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Noble, Douglas Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ostrem, Mark Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stein, Allen Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Amcha Braintree LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Braintree Opco, LLC Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gauthier, Suzanne Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hagar, Chaim Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hagar, Chaim Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hagar, Chaim Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nachfolger, Israel Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nachfolger, Israel Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nachfolger, Israel Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ostrem, Mark Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rosenfeld, Baruch Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rosenfeld, Baruch Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rosenfeld, Baruch Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schwartz, Eliezer Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schwartz, Eliezer Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schwartz, Eliezer Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stein, Allen Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stein, Allen Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stein, Allen Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Massachusetts.
No county cost figures on file for Norfolk.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Health At Braintree Braintree | 0.9 mi | 2025-07-21 | 020 |
| John Scott House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Braintree | 1.5 mi | 2026-01-15 | 0120 |
| Regalcare At Quincy Quincy | 2.7 mi | 2025-04-08 | 1231 |
| Royal Braintree Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Braintree | 2.4 mi | 2026-02-11 | 1190 |
| Hancock Park Rehabiliation And Nursing Center Quincy | 3.2 mi | 2025-12-04 | 0160 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |