SANCTA MARIA NURSING FACILITY

πŸ“ 799 CONCORD AVENUE, cambridge, MA 02138 πŸ“ž 6178682200 πŸ›οΈ 141 beds

Overall Rating

⭐⭐
2/5

Health Inspection

⭐
1/5

Staffing

⭐⭐⭐⭐
4/5

Quality Measures

⭐⭐
2/5

Inspection History Overview

87
Total Violations
7 years of data
$55,016
Total Fines
4 penalties
4
Inspections
Since 2014
21
Quality Metrics
Tracked measures

Health Violations by Year

2025 11 violations

Tag 0580 D Feb 26, 2025

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 14, 2025
Tag 0656 D Feb 26, 2025

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 14, 2025
Tag 0658 E Feb 26, 2025

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 14, 2025
Tag 0684 D Feb 26, 2025

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 14, 2025
Tag 0686 D Feb 26, 2025

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 14, 2025
Tag 0689 D Feb 26, 2025

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 14, 2025
Tag 0726 E Feb 26, 2025

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 14, 2025
Tag 0756 D Feb 26, 2025

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 14, 2025
Tag 0761 E Feb 26, 2025

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 14, 2025
Tag 0810 D Feb 26, 2025

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 14, 2025
Tag 0842 E Feb 26, 2025

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 14, 2025

2024 13 violations

Tag 0550 E Mar 7, 2024

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 12, 2024
Tag 0604 D Mar 7, 2024

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 12, 2024
Tag 0656 E Mar 7, 2024

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 12, 2024
Tag 0658 D Mar 7, 2024

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 12, 2024
Tag 0698 D Mar 7, 2024

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 12, 2024
Tag 0699 D Mar 7, 2024

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 12, 2024
Tag 0726 E Mar 7, 2024

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 12, 2024
Tag 0756 D Mar 7, 2024

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 12, 2024
Tag 0757 D Mar 7, 2024

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 12, 2024
Tag 0761 E Mar 7, 2024

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 12, 2024
Tag 0812 E Mar 7, 2024

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 12, 2024
Tag 0842 D Mar 7, 2024

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 12, 2024
Tag 0880 D Mar 7, 2024

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 12, 2024

2023 13 violations

Tag 0554 E Jan 5, 2023

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 10, 2023
Tag 0604 D Jan 5, 2023

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 10, 2023
Tag 0656 D Jan 5, 2023

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 10, 2023
Tag 0658 D Jan 5, 2023

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 10, 2023
Tag 0677 D Jan 5, 2023

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 10, 2023
Tag 0686 D Jan 5, 2023

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 10, 2023
Tag 0692 D Jan 5, 2023

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 10, 2023
Tag 0697 D Jan 5, 2023

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 10, 2023
Tag 0699 D Jan 5, 2023

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 10, 2023
Tag 0761 F Jan 5, 2023

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 10, 2023
Tag 0842 D Jan 5, 2023

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 10, 2023
Tag 0880 F Jan 5, 2023

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 10, 2023
Tag 0881 F Jan 5, 2023

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 10, 2023

2021 9 violations

Tag 0610 D Aug 10, 2021

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 12, 2021
Tag 0656 E Aug 10, 2021

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 12, 2021
Tag 0688 D Aug 10, 2021

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 12, 2021
Tag 0692 D Aug 10, 2021

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 12, 2021
Tag 0759 D Aug 10, 2021

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 12, 2021
Tag 0812 E Aug 10, 2021

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 12, 2021
Tag 0842 D Aug 10, 2021

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 12, 2021
Tag 0880 D Aug 10, 2021

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 12, 2021
Tag 0886 E Aug 10, 2021

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 12, 2021

2020 11 violations

Tag 0880 D Oct 20, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 13, 2020
Tag 0880 D Jul 7, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 18, 2020
Tag 0550 D Feb 28, 2020

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 9, 2020
Tag 0623 E Feb 28, 2020

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 9, 2020
Tag 0625 E Feb 28, 2020

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 9, 2020
Tag 0656 D Feb 28, 2020

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 9, 2020
Tag 0686 D Feb 28, 2020

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 9, 2020
Tag 0689 D Feb 28, 2020

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 9, 2020
Tag 0693 D Feb 28, 2020

Ensure 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.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 9, 2020
Tag 0695 D Feb 28, 2020

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 9, 2020
Tag 0761 D Feb 28, 2020

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 9, 2020

2019 16 violations

Tag 0550 E Feb 18, 2019

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 3, 2019
Tag 0554 D Feb 18, 2019

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 3, 2019
Tag 0558 D Feb 18, 2019

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 3, 2019
Tag 0580 D Feb 18, 2019

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 3, 2019
Tag 0584 D Feb 18, 2019

Honor 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.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 3, 2019
Tag 0600 G Feb 18, 2019

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 3, 2019
Tag 0623 C Feb 18, 2019

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 3, 2019
Tag 0656 D Feb 18, 2019

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 3, 2019
Tag 0658 D Feb 18, 2019

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 3, 2019
Tag 0687 G Feb 18, 2019

Provide appropriate foot care.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 3, 2019
Tag 0690 D Feb 18, 2019

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 3, 2019
Tag 0695 D Feb 18, 2019

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 3, 2019
Tag 0726 D Feb 18, 2019

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 3, 2019
Tag 0761 E Feb 18, 2019

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

βœ“ Corrected: May 10, 2019
Tag 0842 D Feb 18, 2019

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 3, 2019
Tag 0609 D Jan 9, 2019

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 4, 2019

2017 14 violations

Tag 0226 E Oct 23, 2017

Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 22, 2017
Tag 0279 D Oct 23, 2017

Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 22, 2017
Tag 0323 E Oct 23, 2017

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 22, 2017
Tag 0461 E Oct 23, 2017

Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 22, 2017
Tag 0166 D Jan 12, 2017

Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 25, 2017
Tag 0221 D Jan 12, 2017

Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 25, 2017
Tag 0241 E Jan 12, 2017

Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 25, 2017
Tag 0281 D Jan 12, 2017

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 25, 2017
Tag 0282 E Jan 12, 2017

Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 25, 2017
Tag 0353 D Jan 12, 2017

Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 25, 2017
Tag 0371 E Jan 12, 2017

Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 25, 2017
Tag 0431 E Jan 12, 2017

Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 25, 2017
Tag 0441 D Jan 12, 2017

Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 25, 2017
Tag 0463 D Jan 12, 2017

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 25, 2017

Detailed Inspection Reports

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Fines and Penalties by Year

2023 1 penalties totaling $13,000

$13,000
Fine
January 5, 2023
Average: $13,000 | Range: $13,000 - $13,000

2021 1 penalties totaling $9,750

$9,750
Fine
August 10, 2021
Average: $9,750 | Range: $9,750 - $9,750

2020 1 penalties totaling $3,250

$3,250
Fine
October 20, 2020
Average: $3,250 | Range: $3,250 - $3,250

2019 1 penalties totaling $29,016

$29,016
Fine
January 9, 2019
Average: $29,016 | Range: $29,016 - $29,016

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March 7, 2024
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January 5, 2023
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August 10, 2021
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February 28, 2020
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Ownership Information

Non profit - Church related
Independent (Not part of a chain)
225573
225573
6178682200
Middlesex

Historical Ownership Records

August 25, 2025
Individual
August 25, 2025
Individual
August 25, 2025
Individual