Nursing homeActive
Park Avenue Health Center
146 Park Avenue, Arlington, MA 02174781648953089 certified beds · 76 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
8
since 2023
Deficiencies
32
● 0● 26● 6
Penalties · 3 yrs
$113,612
3 fines
Last survey
2026-06-22
Complaint
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 1
Staffing 4
Quality 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-22 | Complaint | 011 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-12-03 | Standard | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-08-28 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-04-29 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-03-19 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-11-19 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-10-18 | Standard | 0140 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-10-11 | Standard | 033 | 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.
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2026-07-01Record 225584-20260622-F689
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 2026-07-01Record 225584-20260622-F656
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 2025-12-29Record 225584-20251203-F607
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 DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-29Record 225584-20251203-F657
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-29Record 225584-20251203-F677
F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-29Record 225584-20251203-F693
F808Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-29Record 225584-20251203-F808
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 2025-12-29Record 225584-20251203-F842
F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-23Record 225584-20250828-F726
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-04-17Record 225584-20250429-F689
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-15Record 225584-20250319-F842
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 2024-11-21Record 225584-20241119-F689
F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-13Record 225584-20241018-F552
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 DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-13Record 225584-20241018-F584
F585Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-13Record 225584-20241018-F585
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 2024-11-13Record 225584-20241018-F604
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 2024-11-13Record 225584-20241018-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-13Record 225584-20241018-F610
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-13Record 225584-20241018-F641
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-13Record 225584-20241018-F684
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-13Record 225584-20241018-F686
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 2024-11-13Record 225584-20241018-F695
F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-13Record 225584-20241018-F699
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 DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-13Record 225584-20241018-F756
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-13Record 225584-20241018-F760
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 2024-11-13Record 225584-20241018-F812
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity JHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2023-10-17Record 225584-20231011-F600
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planningRecords
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2023-10-17Record 225584-20231011-F658
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planning
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2023-10-17Record 225584-20231011-F686
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-17Record 225584-20231011-F677
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-17Record 225584-20231011-F842
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-17Record 225584-20231011-F880
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-29 | Civil money penalty | $12,948 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2024-11-07 | Civil money penalty | $16,801 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-10-11 | Civil money penalty | $83,863 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day1.02
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 0.65 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.59
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 3.86 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.40
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 3.48 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover38%
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 38% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover38%
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 | 5.1% | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 6.6% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 11.2% | 21.4% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.5% | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 40.2% | 16.4% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 4.4% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 22.1% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapler, Yaakov Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Labelle, Gerald Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Noe, Cherie Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Steinberg, Moshe Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bonadio & Co LLP Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Caregigs LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Chapler, Yaakov Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Chapler, Yaakov Individual | GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Coral Trust Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Coral Trust Organization | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Farkas, Jennifer Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gibber, Eliezer Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jff Trust Organization | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jff Trust Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Labelle, Gerald Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Noe, Cherie Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Park Avenue SNF Operations Holdings LLC Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Reliant Pro Rehab, LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Steinberg, Moshe Individual | GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sugar Pa Trust Organization | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sugar Pa Trust Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Twomagnets LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Best Care Services — 10 facilities
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 Middlesex.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Care One At Lexington Lexington | 1.0 mi | 2025-12-24 | 2381 |
| Pine Knoll Nursing Center Lexington | 1.8 mi | 2026-03-02 | 46612 |
| Winchester Rehabilitation And Nursing Center Winchester | 2.2 mi | 2026-02-06 | 0180 |
| Aberjona Rehabilitation And Nursing Center Winchester | 2.2 mi | 2025-05-13 | 020 |
| Sancta Maria Nursing Facility Cambridge | 2.9 mi | 2026-05-07 | 0351 |
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 |