SAMUEL MARCUS NURSING HOME

The information listed below provides an in-depth look into the type and quality of care offered at Samuel Marcus Nursing Home. It is important to note that when evaluating if a nursing home is right for you or a loved one, ratings should not be taken as the sole deciding factor, but as one of many aspects to be considered.

Address

SAMUEL MARCUS NURSING HOME
28 FRONT STREET
WEYMOUTH, MA 02188
(781) 337-9074

Nursing Home Ratings

Health Inspections
Quality Measures
Nursing Staff
R.N. Staff Only
Overall Rating

Percent of Beds Occupied

86%

Number of Residents and Certified Beds

  • Residents: 19
  • Certified Beds: 22

This Facility Accepts

  • Medicaid

Operational Details

  • Operated By For Profit - Corporation
  • Offers Only Resident Counseling
  • This Facility is Part of a Chain or Franchise

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Rating Details For Samuel Marcus Nursing Home

Nursing Staff -

The nursing staff is the most important part of what determines the quality of care and comfort of a resident in a nursing home. Government regulations set expectations on time spent with each resident based on the services being provided. The breakdown below lists the nursing types (RN, LPN, LVN, CNA) and a comparison of the reported and expected hours per resident per day.

Nursing Hours Per Resident Per DayReportedExpected
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours50 Minutes53 Minutes
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Hours44 Minutes42 Minutes
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hours1 Hour and 59 Minutes2 Hours and 48 Minutes
Total Licensed Nurse Hours1 Hour and 34 Minutes1 Hour and 34 Minutes
Total Nurse Hours3 Hours and 33 Minutes4 Hours and 22 Minutes

Quality of Care -

Medicare determines quality of care ratings for nursing facilities by surveying several "quality measures", which are broken down into long-term and short-term stay residents, as well as if the action is preventive or if there is a deficiency in the quality of care. State averages for Massachusetts are also provided for comparison purposes. Note: Figures below are averaged over the past nine months.

This FacilityMassachusetts Average

Long-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season90-100%93%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination90-100%92%

Health Inspection Details -

All Medicare and/or Medicaid certified nursing home must undergo health inspections on average once a year, but may be more frequent if the facility is peforming poorly. These inspections cover most aspects of life in a nursing home, and are broken down into deficiencies types, which including: Pharmacy Service, Administration, Resident Rights, Nutrition and Dietary, Resident Assessment, Environmental, and Mistreatment. Below are the list of deficiencies found by inspectors in the past few years along with the degree of harm and how many residents may have been affected. Note: The most recent health survey was on 02/04/2011.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Deficiencies Found By InspectorsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Administration

Hire a Qualified Activities Director.
  • Inspection Date: 07/30/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/15/2009
Hire Nurse Aides Who Have Shown That They Are Skilled and Care for Residents Safely On-The-Job.
  • Inspection Date: 07/30/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/15/2009
Post Nurse Staffing Information.
  • Inspection Date: 06/03/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/20/2010
Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records.
  • Inspection Date: 06/03/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/20/2010
Set Up or Keep a Group of People to Review and Ensure Quality.
  • Inspection Date: 06/03/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/20/2010

Environmental

Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 07/30/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/15/2009
Keep Safe, Clean and Homelike Surroundings.
  • Inspection Date: 06/03/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/20/2010
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 06/03/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/20/2010
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading.
  • Inspection Date: 06/03/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/20/2010
Keep All Essential Equipment Working Safely.
  • Inspection Date: 06/03/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/20/2010
Keep Safe, Clean and Homelike Surroundings.
  • Inspection Date: 02/04/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/21/2011
Make Sure That a Working Call System is Available in Each Resident's Room or Bathroom and Bathing Area.
  • Inspection Date: 02/04/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/21/2011
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Safe, Easy to Use, Clean and Comfortable.
  • Inspection Date: 02/04/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/21/2011

Mistreatment

Write and Use Policies That Forbid Mistreatment, Neglect and Abuse of Residents and Theft of Residents' Property.
  • Inspection Date: 06/03/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/20/2010

Nutrition and Dietary

Make Sure That Residents Are Well Nourished.
  • Inspection Date: 07/30/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/15/2009
Provide Food in a Way That Meets a Resident's Needs.
  • Inspection Date: 07/30/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/15/2009
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 07/30/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/15/2009
Make Sure That Residents Are Well Nourished.
  • Inspection Date: 06/03/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/20/2010
1) Provide 3 Meals Daily at Regular Times; or 2) Serve Breakfast Within 14 Hours After Dinner; or 3) Offer a Snack at Bedtime Each Day.
  • Inspection Date: 06/03/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/20/2010
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 06/03/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/20/2010
Use Properly Trained Paid Feeding Assistants, Provide Licensed Nursing Supervision of the Feeding Assistants, or Properly Monitor the Feeding of Its Residents.
  • Inspection Date: 06/03/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/20/2010

Pharmacy Service

Properly Mark Drugs and Other Similar Products.
  • Inspection Date: 07/30/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/15/2009
Properly Mark Drugs and Other Similar Products.
  • Inspection Date: 06/03/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/20/2010
1) Make Sure That Residents Who Take Drugs Are Not Given Too Many Doses or for Too Long; 2) Make Sure That the Use of Drugs is Carefully Watched; or 3) Stop or Change Drugs That Cause Unwanted Effects.
  • Inspection Date: 02/04/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/21/2011

Quality Care

Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality.
  • Inspection Date: 07/30/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/15/2009
Have Enough Nurses to Care for Every Resident in a Way That Maximizes the Resident's Well Being.
  • Inspection Date: 06/03/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/20/2010
Use a Registered Nurse at Least 8 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week.
  • Inspection Date: 06/03/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/20/2010
Give or Get Special Rehabilitation if in the Patient's Plan of Care.
  • Inspection Date: 06/03/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/20/2010
Provide Activities to Meet the Needs of Each Resident.
  • Inspection Date: 02/04/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/21/2011
Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality.
  • Inspection Date: 02/04/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/21/2011
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Inspection Date: 02/04/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/21/2011
Make Sure That Residents Who Cannot Care for Themselves Receive Help with Eating/Drinking, Grooming and Hygiene.
  • Inspection Date: 02/04/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/21/2011

Resident Assessment

Check and Update (If Needed) Each Resident's Assessment Every 3 Months.
  • Inspection Date: 06/03/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/20/2010
Make Sure All Assessments Are Accurate, Coordinated by an Rn, Done by the Right Professional, and Are Signed by the Person Completing Them.
  • Inspection Date: 06/03/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/20/2010
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured.
  • Inspection Date: 06/03/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/20/2010
1) Develop a Complete Care Plan Within 7 Days of Each Resident's Admission; 2) Prepare a Care Plan with the Care Team, Including the Primary Nurse, Doctor, Resident or Resident's Family or Representative; or 3) Check and Update the Care Plan.
  • Inspection Date: 06/03/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/20/2010
Electronically Record and Report Resident Status Assessments in a Timely Manner As Required in Order to Monitor Resident Health and Progress.
  • Inspection Date: 06/03/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/20/2010
Make a Complete Assessment That Covers All Questions for Areas That Are Listed in Official Regulations.
  • Inspection Date: 02/04/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/21/2011
Assess the Resident when the Resident Enters the Nursing Home, in a Timely Manner.
  • Inspection Date: 02/04/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/21/2011
Do an Assessment of the Resident Every Year.
  • Inspection Date: 02/04/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/21/2011
Check and Update (If Needed) Each Resident's Assessment Every 3 Months.
  • Inspection Date: 02/04/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/21/2011
Make Sure All Assessments Are Accurate, Coordinated by an Rn, Done by the Right Professional, and Are Signed by the Person Completing Them.
  • Inspection Date: 02/04/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/21/2011
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured.
  • Inspection Date: 02/04/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/21/2011

Resident Rights

Allow Residents to Easily See the Results of the Nursing Home's Most Recent Survey.
  • Inspection Date: 06/03/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/20/2010
Let the Resident Refuse Treatment or Refuse to Take Part in an Experiment.
  • Inspection Date: 02/04/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/21/2011
Tell Each Resident Who Can Get Medicaid Benefits About 1) Which Items and Services Medicaid Covers and Which the Resident Must Pay For; or 2) How to Apply for Medicaid, Along with the Names and Addresses of State Groups That Can Help.
  • Inspection Date: 02/04/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/21/2011
Immediately Tell the Resident, Doctor, and a Family Member If: the Resident is Injured, There is a Major Change in Resident's Physical/Mental Health, There is a Need to Alter Treatment Significantly, or the Resident Must Be Transferred or Discharged.
  • Inspection Date: 02/04/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/21/2011
Provide Services to Meet the Needs and Preferences of Each Resident.
  • Inspection Date: 02/04/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/21/2011

Deficiencies from Complaints and Incidents

The table below lists incident reports by the nursing staff or administration for Samuel Marcus Nursing Home, as well as complaints by residents or their family in the previous three years.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Formal ComplaintsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Quality Care

Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality.
  • Complaint Filed: 09/16/2009
  • Correction Date: 10/28/2009
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Complaint Filed: 09/16/2009
  • Correction Date: 10/28/2009

Resident Rights

Immediately Tell the Resident, Doctor, and a Family Member If: the Resident is Injured, There is a Major Change in Resident's Physical/Mental Health, There is a Need to Alter Treatment Significantly, or the Resident Must Be Transferred or Discharged.
  • Complaint Filed: 09/16/2009
  • Correction Date: 10/28/2009
Source: Medicare Nursing Home Compare; Massachusetts Department of Public Health - Retrieved 2011