Facility WatchInspection 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
F0607No 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
F0657No 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
F0677No 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
F0693No 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
F0808No 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
F0842No 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
F0726No 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
F0689Actual 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
F0842No 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
F0689Immediate 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
F0552No 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
F0584No 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
F0585No 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
F0604No 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
F0609No 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
F0610No 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
F0641No 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
F0684No 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
F0686No 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
F0695No 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
F0699No 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
F0756No 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
F0760No 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
F0812No 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
F0677No 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
F0842No 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
F0880No 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
F0600Immediate 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
F0658Immediate 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
F0686Immediate 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
Date
Type
Amount
April 29, 2025
Fine
$12,948
November 7, 2024
Fine
$16,801
October 11, 2023
Fine
$83,863
Ownership transfers
Effective
Seller
Buyer
09/01/2021
Park Avenue Health Center, LLC
Park 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.