Total health inspections
3
Massachusetts average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Feb 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Sancta Maria
Nursing Home
Sancta Maria
Nursing Home
At Sancta Maria, a nonprofit organization, the well-being of their residents is at the forefront of their mission. They are dedicated to providing an exceptional and holistic approach to senior care that truly encompasses compassion at its core. This nursing facility stands out with its all-encompassing rehabilitation and short-term services, boasting a 24-hour skilled nursing staff that is highly regarded as a preferred provider for personalized long-term care.
With an array of on-site services, including dialysis, Sancta Maria caters to a wide spectrum of needs, all while being deeply rooted in the Catholic faith tradition. However, their open arms extend to people of all faiths, reflecting an inclusive and welcoming environment. With an impressive track record spanning 75 years, their commitment to providing top-notch services is unwavering. The comprehensive range of services, including intensive care, positions Sancta Maria as a dependable and trusted choice for families seeking high-quality care for their loved ones.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
136
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
93.8%
Residents per day (avg)
127
Occupancy rate
93.8%
Residents per day (avg)
127
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
56% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
41% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Medicaid
3% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
5 - 6 years
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$28.8M
Surplus of revenue
$1.1M
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$28,789,184.00
Surplus of revenue
$1,057,084.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$11.7M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$16.0M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$27.7M
Types of Care at Sancta Maria
Skilled Nursing
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-2%
+4%
+14%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
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DUBOIS, AMBER
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$11,698,762.00
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127.00
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Watertown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
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SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
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Hospice Care
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WATERTOWN REHAB HOLDCO LLC
66.2%
$19,417,442.00
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123.50
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Spaulding Nursing and Therapy Center in Brighton
Type of care:
SNF
AL
N
Community:
Allston (Brighton)
Bed Count:
123
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM INCORPORATED
CCN:
225014
Occupancy:
61.9%
Home Revenue:
$51,896,930.00
Payroll Costs:
$18,809,619.00
Payroll %:
36.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
90.30
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
8.8610
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
7
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
+96%
+96%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+125%
+125%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-24%
-24%
Cambridge Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
HC
N
Community:
Cambridge (Mid-Cambridge)
Bed Count:
83
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
CAMBRIDGE CENTER HOLDINGS LLC
CCN:
225520
Occupancy:
89.3%
Home Revenue:
$18,558,106.00
Payroll Costs:
$5,130,846.00
Payroll %:
27.6%
Avg Residents/Day:
75.60
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.0689
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
22
RN share vs State Avg:
+31%
+31%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+4%
+4%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+9%
+9%
Neville Center at Fresh Pond
Type of care:
SNF
AL
MC
N
Community:
Cambridge (Cambridge Highlands)
Bed Count:
112
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
NEVILLE COMMUNITIES HOME INC
CCN:
225378
Occupancy:
92.1%
Home Revenue:
$23,491,735.00
Payroll Costs:
$10,297,053.00
Payroll %:
43.8%
Avg Residents/Day:
92.30
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.2053
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
20
RN share vs State Avg:
-8%
-8%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+7%
+7%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+12%
+12%
Sancta Maria
Type of care:
SNF
AL
N
Community:
Cambridge (Cambridge Highlands)
Bed Count:
136
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
DUBOIS, AMBER
CCN:
225573
Occupancy:
93.8%
Home Revenue:
$26,474,289.00
Payroll Costs:
$11,698,762.00
Payroll %:
44.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
127.00
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.0826
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
38
RN share vs State Avg:
-2%
-2%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+4%
+4%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+14%
+14%
Watertown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Type of care:
SNF
HC
N
Community:
Watertown
Bed Count:
158
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
WATERTOWN REHAB HOLDCO LLC
CCN:
225425
Occupancy:
66.2%
Home Revenue:
$19,417,442.00
Payroll Costs:
$6,038,487.00
Payroll %:
31.1%
Avg Residents/Day:
123.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
2.8072
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
60
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
+82%
+82%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-29%
-29%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-19%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
173
Total Staff
159
Employees
14
Contractors
59,690
Total Hours (Quarter)
79
Avg Staff/Day
8.3
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 22 | 9 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 35 | 8.1 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 70 | 8.5 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
128 staff
8.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
9 staff
6.6hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
17 staff
8hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
5 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
11 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
1.9%
of total hours from contractors
1,129 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 1
Registered Nurse: 8
Licensed Practical Nurse: 5
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 69 | 1 | 70 | 29,770 | 91 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 30 | 5 | 35 | 9,198 | 91 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 14 | 8 | 22 | 5,749 | 91 | 100% | 9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2,462 | 88 | 97% | 8.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 11 | 0 | 11 | 2,427 | 91 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,227 | 84 | 92% | 6.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,949 | 81 | 89% | 7.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,723 | 91 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,046 | 73 | 80% | 8.2 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 952 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 484 | 58 | 64% | 8.4 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 65% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 424 | 53 | 58% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 302 | 38 | 42% | 7.9 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
38
Citations per inspection
12.67
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 38 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 0.3
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.5
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
38 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nursing Services moderate citation
Feb 26, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Feb 26, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Feb 26, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Feb 26, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: Non-Profit (Church)
Resident Census by Payment Source
126
Total Residents
Medicare
28
(22.2%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
63
(50%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
35
(27.8%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.8
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.8
24% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 10.2
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
15.1
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
15.1
25% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 20.0
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
10.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
10.4%
44% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 18.7%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
16.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
16.6%
14% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 19.3%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
18.2%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
18.2%
18% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 22.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.7%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.7%
52% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 3.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.7%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.7%
21% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 4.7%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.2%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.2%
56% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 2.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.4%
24% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 5.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.2%
70% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 10.7%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.5%
48% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 20.3%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
9% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 91.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 94.8%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.53
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.53
18% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.86
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.88
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.88
43% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.54
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.2%
23% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 76.7%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.2%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.2%
6% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
93.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
93.2%
20% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 77.7%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
30.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
30.2%
17% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 25.8%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
9.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
9.3%
21% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 11.8%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.4%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.4%
52% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
17.0%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
17.0%
68% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
58.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
58.7%
16% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$13K
82% lower than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: $72K
Number of fines
1
42% fewer fines than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.7
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 0.1
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$13K
Massachusetts average
$72K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 5, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 5, 2023
$13K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Sancta Maria based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
93.8%
↓ 0.8pp vs 2022
Net Income
$1,057,084
↑ ~$182K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$14,589,143
↑ ~$710K vs 2022
Profit Margin
4.0%
↑ 0.5pp vs 2022
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