Nursing Care Index

Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts · CCN 225293 · For-profit (LLC) · part of Athena Healthcare Systems (22 facilities, chain average 1.5 stars)

CMS rates Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center 2 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 144 certified beds, 134 residents a day on average. 31 citations on record from the current inspection cycles; no fines on record.

CMS’s ratings

The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.

Overall★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5
Health inspections★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
Staffing★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5
Quality measures★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5
Quality: long-stay / short-stay3 / 1 of 5

Staffing

Total nurse staffing3.21617 hours per resident per day
Registered nurses0.19944 hours per resident per day
Weekend total2.9617 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover36.3% (registered nurses 70%)
Administrators who left1

Citations from health inspections

Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.

SurveyFindingSeverityStatus
2026-04-03 Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0712
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-05-08
2026-04-03 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-05-08
2026-04-03 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0585
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-05-08
2026-04-03 Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0604
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-05-08
2026-04-03 Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0685
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-05-08
2024-12-18 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-01-27
2024-12-18 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-01-27
2024-12-18 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0842
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-01-27
2024-12-18 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-01-27
2024-12-18 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0585
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-01-27
2024-12-18 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-01-27
2024-12-18 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0757
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-01-27
2024-12-18 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-01-27
2024-12-18 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0881
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-01-27
2024-12-18 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0883
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-01-27
2024-12-18 Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0909
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-01-27
2024-12-18 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-01-27
2024-12-18 Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0732
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-01-27
2024-12-03
complaint survey
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-01-10
2023-10-25 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-12-03
2023-10-25 Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0712
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-12-03
2023-10-25 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-12-03
2023-10-25 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0583
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-12-03
2023-10-25 Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0622
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-12-03
2023-10-25 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0623
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-12-03
2023-10-25 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0625
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-12-03
2023-10-25 Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0694
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-12-03
2023-10-25 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0698
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-12-03
2023-10-25 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0756
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-12-03
2023-10-25 Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0758
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-12-03
2023-10-25 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0842
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-12-03

Fines and payment denials

No fines or payment denials on record since 2023.

Who owns and runs it

Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.

NameRoleShareSince
Athena Health Care Systems Ma R LLC
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%2012-09-01
Athena Health Care Associates, Inc.
Organization
operational/managerial control2012-09-01
Chakalos-Santilli, Valerie
Individual
5% or greater indirect ownership interest5%2012-09-01
Curtis, Diane
Individual
5% or greater indirect ownership interest2012-09-01
Mosier, Michael
Individual
5% or greater indirect ownership interest6%2012-09-01
Rezendes, Lorrie
Individual
5% or greater indirect ownership interest2012-09-01
Santilli, Lawrence
Individual
5% or greater indirect ownership interest74%2020-05-04
Santilli, Lawrence
Individual
operational/managerial control2012-09-01
Mosier, Michael
Individual
w-2 managing employee2012-09-01

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Worcester County.