Facility Watch Inspection records for every certified US nursing home

Park Avenue Health Center

146 Park Avenue
Arlington, MA 02174
(781) 648-9530

CCN
225584
Certified beds
89
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Best Care Services

Nurse staffing

3.58
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted

Registered nurses: 1.10 hours per resident per day

Nursing staff turnover: 34% a year

Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.

Inspection history

Inspected December 3, 2025

6 citations · Health
D
F0607 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 29, 2025
D
F0657 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 29, 2025
D
F0677 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 29, 2025
D
F0693 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 29, 2025
D
F0808 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 29, 2025
E
F0842 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 29, 2025

Inspected August 28, 2025

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0726 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 23, 2025

Inspected April 29, 2025

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
G
F0689 Actual harm · Isolated

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

Past Non-Compliance · corrected April 17, 2025

Inspected March 19, 2025

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0842 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 15, 2025

Inspected November 19, 2024

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
J
F0689 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 21, 2024

Inspected October 18, 2024

14 citations · Health
D
F0552 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 13, 2024
D
F0584 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 13, 2024
D
F0585 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Honor 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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 13, 2024
D
F0604 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 13, 2024
D
F0609 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 13, 2024
D
F0610 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 13, 2024
D
F0641 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 13, 2024
D
F0684 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 13, 2024
D
F0686 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 13, 2024
D
F0695 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 13, 2024
D
F0699 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 13, 2024
D
F0756 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 13, 2024
D
F0760 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 13, 2024
E
F0812 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 13, 2024

Inspected October 11, 2023

6 citations · Health
D
F0677 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 17, 2023
D
F0842 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 17, 2023
D
F0880 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 17, 2023
J
F0600 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 17, 2023
J
F0658 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 17, 2023
J
F0686 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 17, 2023

Penalties

DateTypeAmount
April 29, 2025Fine$12,948
November 7, 2024Fine$16,801
October 11, 2023Fine$83,863

Ownership transfers

EffectiveSellerBuyer
09/01/2021Park Avenue Health Center, LLCPark Avenue SNF Operations LLC

From the CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Change of Ownership dataset. A sale does not by itself say anything about care quality.