Life Care Center of West Bridgewater
Nursing Home · Easton, MA
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Life Care Center of West Bridgewater

Nursing Home · Easton, MA
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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Life Care Center of West Bridgewater accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Life Care Center of West Bridgewater

Life Care Center of West Bridgewater is a highly recognized nursing home in West Bridgewater, MA, offering long-term care and rehabilitation. The community’s warm and home-like setting ensures older adults have a comfortable stay. Excellent services, including restaurant-style dining, housekeeping, laundry, and 24-hour care, are also provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. Residents can also focus on recovery and wellness with personalized care plans tailored to their unique needs and habits.

Fun gatherings, light exercises, and various games provide residents with more opportunities to explore interests and have fun. A beauty salon and a barber shop and accessible amenities also ensure residents’ relaxation and safety. Residents also experience a laid-back lifestyle, as it is beautifully set in the peaceful neighborhood of West Bridgewater, near restaurants and shops. This nursing home ensures older adults can live to their potential in retirement, making it a great choice for senior living in Massachusetts.

(508) 580-4400

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 72.4% Above MA avg.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 40.5% Above MA avg.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 33.3% Above MA avg.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 57.3% Above MA avg.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Massachusetts state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 36th out of 63 homes in Massachusetts.

Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 49m per day
Rank #36 / 63Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 36th out of 63 homes in Massachusetts.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Massachusetts average, with a ranking across 63 Massachusetts SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
This facility Massachusetts avg (3h 56m per day)
vs Massachusetts avg
-3%
Staff typeHours / dayvs state avg
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 22m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.

Higher occupancy than the Massachusetts average: 82%
Occupancy rate 85% Rank #33 / 64Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 33rd out of 64 homes in Massachusetts.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Massachusetts average, with its statewide rank out of 64. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay 55 days
Occupancy rate
85% Rank #33 / 64Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 33rd out of 64 homes in Massachusetts.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Massachusetts average, with its statewide rank out of 64. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
55 days

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

65% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 30 days

Private pay

26% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

9% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 8 - 9 months

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$31.1M
Profit
$2.2M
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$31.1M Rank #8 / 65Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 8th out of 65 homes in Massachusetts.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Massachusetts SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Profit
$2.2M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #14 / 65Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 14th out of 65 homes in Massachusetts.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Massachusetts average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
$14.2M
45.7% of revenue Rank #35 / 65Payroll % — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 35th out of 65 homes in Massachusetts.Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Massachusetts average. Well-run SNFs often land around 55–65%. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$14.7M
Total costs $28.9M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 24 / 100 Rank #51 / 66Walk Score — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 51st out of 66 homes in Massachusetts.Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Massachusetts SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private/Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: 2-story

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Rehabilitative Support

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Beauty Services

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Dining Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Types of Care at Life Care Center of West Bridgewater

Nursing Home

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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

Massachusetts average 4.5


Last Health inspection on Sep 2024

Total health citations
15 Rank #15 / 62Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 15th out of 62 homes in Massachusetts.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Massachusetts state average, with a ranking across all 62 MA SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.

Massachusetts average 32.7

Citations per inspection
3.75 Rank #11 / 62Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 11th out of 62 homes in Massachusetts.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Massachusetts mean across 62 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.

Massachusetts average 7.24


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

14 of 15 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 15 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 7 years)
Critical Health citations More info
0
100% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 0.3


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 1.5

0 critical citations More info Massachusetts average: 0.3

0 serious citations More info Massachusetts average: 1.5

15 moderate citations More info Massachusetts average: 29.7

0 minor citations More info Massachusetts average: 1.3
Citations history (last 7 years)
Care Planning moderate citation Info Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions. Sep 24, 2024
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Sep 09, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Sep 09, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Sep 09, 2024
Corrected

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Massachusetts

Life Care Center of West Bridgewater is located in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
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Home Care Program

MassHealth Home Care

Age 60+
General Massachusetts resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,500/month individual, varies by region
Asset Limits $2,000 individual, excludes home, car
MA

Coordinated through Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs); high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/day) Homemaker services Respite care (up to 14 days/year) Adult day care (~$75/day)

Frail Elder Waiver

Massachusetts Medicaid FE Waiver

Age 65+
General Massachusetts resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
MA

Requires clinical eligibility determination.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$75/day) Home health services

Senior Care Options (SCO)

Massachusetts Senior Care Options

Age 65+
General Massachusetts resident, eligible for MassHealth (Medicare optional), nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $713,000, car).
MA

Not available in Dukes/Nantucket Counties; multiple SCO providers (e.g., CCA, Tufts).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Respite (240 hours/year) Adult

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)

Age 65+ or disabled
General Massachusetts resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MA

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Massachusetts NFCSP Respite Care

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Massachusetts resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
MA

27 ASAPs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training Supplies (~$500/year)

Prescription Advantage

Massachusetts Prescription Advantage

Age 65+ or disabled
General Massachusetts resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D (or ineligible for Medicare).
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; copays vary by income ~$24,980-$75,000/year individual
Asset Limits Not assessed.
MA

Supplements Medicare Part D; no enrollment fee for low-income.

Benefits
Covers prescription copays ($5-$40/drug) Fills coverage gaps Catastrophic cost protection ($4,000+ covered)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Massachusetts VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Massachusetts resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
MA

High veteran demand statewide.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

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Address 2.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from West Bridgewater's city center to Life Care Center of West Bridgewater's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 230
Employees 228
Contractors 2
Staff to resident ratio 1.74:1
0% compared with Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average ratio: 1.70:1

Avg staff/day 90
Average shift 7.6 hours
0% compared with Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 7.9 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 62,203

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 26
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 37
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.4 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 84
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.5 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

0.2%

126 contractor hours this quarter

Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Certified Nursing Assistant8408425,20991100%7.5
Licensed Practical Nurse3703712,08191100%8.4
Registered Nurse260267,38891100%7.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist110113,4817582%7.6
Physical Therapy Assistant110112,43291100%7.1
Other Dietary Services Staff8082,39891100%6.3
Speech Language Pathologist8082,13591100%7.3
Physical Therapy Aide120121,61591100%6.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician120121,0838897%5.6
Qualified Social Worker5059927785%7
Dental Services Staff2027476369%8.1
Administrator1015206571%8
Mental Health Service Worker1014966268%8
Other Social Services Staff1014645864%8
Nurse Practitioner1014545763%8
Occupational Therapy Aide2024265560%7.7
Occupational Therapy Assistant0111031213%8.6
RN Director of Nursing3036889%8.5
Nurse Aide in Training1014967%8.1
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist2023889%4.8
Medical Director0112322%11.5
84 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
37 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
26 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
11 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 82%
11 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 100%
8 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
8 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 100%
12 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 100%
12 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 97%
5 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 85%
2 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 69%
1 Administrator
% of Days 71%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 68%
1 Other Social Services Staff
% of Days 64%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 63%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 60%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 13%
3 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 9%
1 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 7%
2 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days 9%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 2%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 132
Medicare
43
32.6% of residents
Medicaid
52
39.4% of residents
Private pay or other
37
28% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 10.5
In line with Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 10.2

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 24.4
22% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 20.0

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 17.6%
6% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 18.7%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 19.4%
In line with Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 19.3%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 36.3%
64% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 22.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.1%
41% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 6.6%
43% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 4.7%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.2%
6% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 2.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.0%
35% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 5.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.3%
88% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 10.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 5.4%
73% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 20.3%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.7%
In line with Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 91.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
5% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 94.8%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.4%
27% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 76.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.8%
42% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 1.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.4%
28% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 77.7%

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

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Life Care Center of West Bridgewater

Is Life Care Center of West Bridgewater in a walkable area?

Life Care Center of West Bridgewater has a walk score of 24. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at Life Care Center of West Bridgewater?

Life Care Center of West Bridgewater's occupancy is 85.0%.

What is the address of Life Care Center of West Bridgewater?

Life Care Center of West Bridgewater is located at 765 W Center St, West Bridgewater, MA 02379.

What is the phone number of Life Care Center of West Bridgewater?

(508) 580-4400 will put you in contact with the team at Life Care Center of West Bridgewater.

Is Life Care Center of West Bridgewater Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Life Care Center of West Bridgewater is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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