Park Avenue Health Center
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Arlington, MA
ALM Inspection Grade C Info ALM's inspection grade is 73 / 100, a C — 10 points below the Massachusetts average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.

Park Avenue Health Center

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Arlington, MA
ALM Inspection Grade C Info ALM's inspection grade is 73 / 100, a C — 10 points below the Massachusetts average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Park Avenue Health Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Park Avenue Health Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Park Avenue Health Center

Dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life, Park Avenue Health Center is an extraordinary senior living community in Arlington, MA, providing short-term care. The community works well with residents to craft care plans according to their needs and preferences. Guiding residents in every step of retirement, the community provides social services to ensure they maximize their available resources.

Physical, speech, and occupational therapies are also provided for residents to get better and jump back into their lives easily. Do not worry about meal preparations with dining options catering to each resident’s dietary needs and tastes. The community goes above and beyond to provide a safe place where residents spend their golden years without worries.

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.
▼ 67.8% Below MA avg. ▼ 67.8% Below MA avg.MA average: 3.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▼ 66.5% Below MA avg. ▼ 66.5% Below MA avg.MA average: 3.0Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▲ 27.2% Above MA avg. ▲ 27.2% Above MA avg.MA average: 3.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▼ 8.7% Below MA avg. ▼ 8.7% Below MA avg.MA average: 3.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing Info Data period: Q4 2025 (October 1 – December 31, 2025).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).
Resident count: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026).

Total nursing care per resident / day Info This nursing home is ranked 52nd out of 83 nursing homes we track in Massachusetts for nurse hours. 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.
↓ 10% · MA 4h 0mThis facility: 3h 36m per resident per day, 10% below the Massachusetts average of 4h 0m (among Massachusetts facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. Rank #52 / 83Nurse hours — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 52nd out of 83 nursing homes we track in Massachusetts for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Massachusetts average, with a ranking across 83 Massachusetts facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
3h 36m

Standout metric: Registered nurse (RN) is +65% above Massachusetts average

3 of 6 metrics below Massachusetts average

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant436410713,86092100%7.7
Registered Nurse1144555,72392100%7.9
Physical Therapist130135,14892100%7.6
Licensed Practical Nurse1426402,83992100%6.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist4041,2626470%8.2
Other Dietary Services Staff7071,0028997%7.4
Physical Therapy Assistant0447176672%6.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician0115286672%8
Nurse Practitioner2025245964%8.9
Administrator1015025257%9.7
Dietitian1014916166%8.1
Occupational Therapy Aide1013004043%7.5
RN Director of Nursing1012622224%11.9
Qualified Social Worker0551923841%4.7
Dental Services Staff101821112%7.5
Medical Director0224455%8.8
Occupational Therapy Assistant022351314%2.3
Mental Health Service Worker0111744%4.3
Physical Therapy Aide011811%8
Speech Language Pathologist011111%1.4
107 Certified Nursing Assistant
Coverage 100%
55 Registered Nurse
Coverage 100%
13 Physical Therapist
Coverage 100%
40 Licensed Practical Nurse
Coverage 100%
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 89 Rank #70 / 93Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 70th out of 93 nursing homes we track in Massachusetts for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Massachusetts facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #13 / 16Years in operation — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 13th out of 16 nursing homes we track in Massachusetts for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Massachusetts facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
11 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #64 / 111Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 64th out of 111 nursing homes we track in Massachusetts for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Massachusetts facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
40 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #40 / 78Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 40th out of 78 nursing homes we track in Massachusetts for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Massachusetts average, with its Statewide rank out of 78. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
82.6% This home usually has availability

Based on residents per day and 89 beds.

Similar to the Massachusetts average: 81.1%
Residents per day (avg) Info The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
74

Source: CMS Provider Information, average daily residents

Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
111 days
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About This Community

Type Of Units

Low Income Rooms Yes/No from payment or funding tags indicating low-income accessibility options in state disclosures—not a determination of personal eligibility.
No
Total beds
89 units

Safety & Compliance

Resident Council

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Physician Services

Additional Services

1 service
Laundry & Linen

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Cable Tv
Flat-Screen Tvs
Wi-Fi
Recreation Area
Beauty Salon
Large Dayrooms

Room Accommodations

Building TypeSingle-story
Room Types
Private Semi-Private Rooms
In-Room Features
Air Conditioning

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Inspections

CMS Health Inspection History

Since 2023 · 3 years of data · Last health inspection Jun 2026

ALM Inspection Grade

73 / 100 Calculated from CMS inspection data for this community's nursing-home beds
How it compares

10 points below the Massachusetts average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100)

Category breakdown

Citations Concern

116 severity-weighted points (32 citations) · 2× higher than the typical CMS-certified MA facility (median: 49)

Enforcement Concern

$113,612 in fines · 3 enforcement actions

Persistence Strong

20 days to fix issues · faster than the typical CMS-certified MA facility (median: 33)

Inspection grade: 73 out of 100, letter grade C.
Total health inspections
8 ↑ 82% · MA 4.4This facility: 8, 82% above the Massachusetts average of 4.4 (among Massachusetts facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Total health citations
32 Rank #54 / 83Health citations — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 54th out of 83 nursing homes we track in Massachusetts for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Massachusetts State average, with a ranking across all 83 MA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↑ 8% · MA 29.5This facility: 32, 8% above the Massachusetts average of 29.5 (among Massachusetts facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citations per inspection
4 Rank #19 / 83Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 19th out of 83 nursing homes we track in Massachusetts for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Massachusetts mean across 83 facilities with citation data. Lower is better. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↓ 40% · MA 6.69This facility: 4, 40% below the Massachusetts average of 6.69 (among Massachusetts facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citation severity
100% corrected 32 of 32 citations corrected
Bar = mix of this home's 32 citations, not a state comparison

Lighter shade = corrected

Critical J–L
4 ↑ 1233% · MA 0.3This facility: 4, 1233% above the Massachusetts average of 0.3 (among Massachusetts facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Immediate jeopardy
Serious G–I
2 ↑ 67% · MA 1.2This facility: 2, 67% above the Massachusetts average of 1.2 (among Massachusetts facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Actual harm
Moderate D–F
26 ↓ 3% · MA 26.9This facility: 26, 3% below the Massachusetts average of 26.9 (among Massachusetts facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, more than minimal risk
Minor A–C
0 ↓ 100% · MA 1.2This facility: 0, 100% below the Massachusetts average of 1.2 (among Massachusetts facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, minimal risk

Latest inspection: Jun 22, 2026 · 2 citations, all corrected

Most cited category: Quality of Life & Care, 11 of 32 citations · 8 categories in total

Citations history
Most recent first
Jun 22, 2026 2 citations
Quality of Care serious citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Dec 03, 2025 6 citations
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Aug 28, 2025 1 citation
Nursing Services moderate citation Corrected
Apr 29, 2025 1 citation
Quality of Care serious citation Corrected
Mar 19, 2025 1 citation
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Nov 19, 2024 1 citation
Quality of Care critical citation Corrected
Oct 18, 2024 14 citations
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Oct 11, 2023 6 citations
Abuse/Neglect critical citation Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care critical citation Corrected
Care Planning critical citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Top deficiency categories
Share of 32 citations
Quality of Life & Care 11 deficiencies (34%)
Resident Assessment & Care Planning 7 deficiencies (22%)
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation 5 deficiencies (16%)
Resident Rights 3 deficiencies (9%)
Nutrition & Dietary 2 deficiencies (6%)
Pharmacy Services 2 deficiencies (6%)
Infection Control 1 deficiency (3%)
Nursing & Physician Services 1 deficiency (3%)
How citations are counted

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

26 of 32 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 6 of 32 resulted from complaint investigations.

Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

Source

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.

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Enforcement

Penalties and fines About 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 Aug 2026

3 penalties in the past 3 years

Latest: Apr 29, 2025 · $12,948 civil money penalty

3 fines
Apr 29, 2025 · $12,948 civil money penalty Nov 7, 2024 · $16,801 civil money penalty Oct 11, 2023 · $83,863 civil money penalty
Total fines
$113,612 ↑ 61% · MA $71KThis facility: $113,612, 61% above the Massachusetts average of $70,618. Average among the 167 Massachusetts facilities with a penalty on record.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US avg $67KUS average: $67,417, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.Rank #80 / 86Federal fines — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 80th out of 86 nursing homes we track in Massachusetts for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Massachusetts average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 86 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Number of fines
3 ↑ 89% · MA 1.59This facility: 3, 89% above the Massachusetts average of 1.59. Average among the 167 Massachusetts facilities with a penalty on record.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US avg 1.96US average: 1.96, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Payment denials What is a payment denial? Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0 MA avg 0.05Massachusetts average: 0.05. Average among the 167 Massachusetts facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 0.36US average: 0.36, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Health Outcomes

Quality of care over time

How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the Massachusetts average.

Data as of Aug 2026 · CMS Care Compare

Long-stay quality rating Info CMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best. 2 / 5 Below average ↓ 44% · MA 3.6This facility: 2.0, 44% below the MA average of 3.6 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Short-stay quality rating Info CMS star rating for the care of short-stay residents, mostly people recovering after a hospital stay for under 100 days. It is built from the short-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best. 4 / 5 Above average ↑ 24% · MA 3.2This facility: 4.0, 24% above the MA average of 3.2 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
High-risk clinical events Info Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 16.5 Score · lower is better ↑ 86% · MA 8.9This facility: 16.5, 86% above the MA average of 8.9 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Functional decline Info Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 33.5 Score · lower is better ↑ 90% · MA 17.6This facility: 33.5, 90% above the MA average of 17.6 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.

13 long-stay measures: 4 better, 7 worse, 2 near MA average

8 short-stay measures: 1 better, 2 worse, 2 near MA average, 3 compared with US only

Financials

Money and staffing.

Park Avenue Health Center’s finances from its CMS cost report for the fiscal year ending December 2024, compared with 82 Massachusetts nursing homes that filed a recent report. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

FY Dec 2024

Is it financially stable?

Losing money on care, but less than last year

−3.1% operating margin

+5.1 pts vs prior year

An operating loss in 8 of the last 8 reported years. Other income ($0.3M) trims the net loss to −$0.0M. Watch for cost-cutting that reaches staffing.

Does it invest in staff?

Spends less on payroll than most Massachusetts homes

56.6% payroll share of revenue

MA average 67.4%Rank #58 / 82Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 58th out of 82 nursing homes we track in Massachusetts for payroll % of net patient revenue. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Massachusetts average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Payroll fell $0.4M while revenue rose $0.0M. A low share can mean leaner staffing; check hours per resident in the staffing section.

Who this home usually serves

Residents split by who pays for their care: Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay and other sources.
Over a year: CMS SNF Cost Report, FY2024 Snapshot: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (quarterly), Jun 2026
Resident snapshot
76 residents · Jun 2026 Residents counted on the date of the latest CMS report, which updates quarterly.
Medicare 7 · 9%
Medicaid 43 · 57%
Private pay & other 26 · 34%
Shows care patterns over time; not used to rate this facility.

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Typical stay

Medicare 28 days Medicaid 10 months Private pay & other 2 - 3 months

Managed by Jerry Labelle

Administrator

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Massachusetts

Park Avenue Health Center is located in Arlington, 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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Park Avenue Health Center

Is Park Avenue Health Center in a walkable area?

Park Avenue Health Center has a walk score of 40. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Park Avenue Health Center?

Park Avenue Health Center's occupancy is 82.6%.

How long has Park Avenue Health Center been in business?

Park Avenue Health Center has been operating for approximately 11 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Park Avenue Health Center?

No, Park Avenue Health Center has a no-pet policy.

Does Park Avenue Health Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Park Avenue Health Center is registered as a for-profit in MA.

What is the overall rating for Park Avenue Health Center?

Park Avenue Health Center received a 1-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.

How many beds does Park Avenue Health Center have?

Park Avenue Health Center has 89 beds.

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