Nursing homeActive
Lee Healthcare
620 Laurel Street, Lee, MA 01238413243201088 certified beds · 69 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
5
since 2023
Deficiencies
34
● 4● 29● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-01-13
Complaint
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 2
Staffing 2
Quality 1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-13 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-11-19 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-09-10 | Standard | 0141 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-07-25 | Standard | 270 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-05-09 | Standard | 260 | 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.
F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-03Record 225749-20260113-F557
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 2025-12-16Record 225749-20251119-F842
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-10-03Record 225749-20250910-F684
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 2025-10-03Record 225749-20250910-F578
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 2025-10-03Record 225749-20250910-F585
F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-03Record 225749-20250910-F628
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-03Record 225749-20250910-F641
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 2025-10-03Record 225749-20250910-F658
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-03Record 225749-20250910-F689
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 EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-03Record 225749-20250910-F726
F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-03Record 225749-20250910-F730
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 2025-10-03Record 225749-20250910-F756
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 2025-10-03Record 225749-20250910-F842
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 2025-10-03Record 225749-20250910-F849
F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyScope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-03Record 225749-20250910-F868
F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-03Record 225749-20250910-F881
F887Educate 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-03Record 225749-20250910-F887
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 2024-08-28Record 225749-20240725-F584
F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-28Record 225749-20240725-F644
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 2024-08-28Record 225749-20240725-F658
F661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-28Record 225749-20240725-F661
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 2024-08-28Record 225749-20240725-F699
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-28Record 225749-20240725-F812
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 2024-08-28Record 225749-20240725-F842
F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-28Record 225749-20240725-F582
F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-28Record 225749-20240725-F623
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 2023-06-06Record 225749-20230509-F580
F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-06Record 225749-20230509-F582
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 2023-06-06Record 225749-20230509-F657
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-06Record 225749-20230509-F695
F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-06Record 225749-20230509-F740
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 2023-06-06Record 225749-20230509-F758
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Staffing
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-06Record 225749-20230509-F732
F847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Records
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-14Record 225749-20230509-F847
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.60
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 0.65 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.18
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 3.86 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours2.90
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 3.48 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover62%
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 | 9.8% | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 4.5% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 24.0% | 21.4% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 2.9% | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 7.3% | 16.4% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 10.8% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 17.1% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next Step Ma Master Subtenant, LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Mintz, Joshua Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Next Step Healthcare LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Thimot, Frantz Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dell'anno, Damian Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dell'anno, Damian Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mintz, Joshua Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Next Step Healthcare LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stephan, William Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Thimot, Frantz Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Next Step Healthcare — 14 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 Berkshire.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center Lenox | 2.7 mi | 2026-01-13 | 060 |
| Mount Carmel Care Center Lenox | 4.9 mi | 2025-04-23 | 0181 |
| Berkshire Place Pittsfield | 8.0 mi | 2026-02-12 | 050 |
| Springside Rehabilitation And Skilled Care Center Pittsfield | 7.9 mi | 2025-09-29 | 090 |
| Hillcrest Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Pittsfield | 9.2 mi | 2025-03-25 | 3260 |
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 |