Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility

97 Bethany Road · Framingham, MA · 01701 · 5088726750

169 certified beds Non profit - Corporation

  • Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
  • Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 82
Serious harm & abuse 20% 88
Staffing 20% 86
Federal penalties 15% 77
Trend 10% 92
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.883.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.970.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day4.54≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year55%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $9,318

Inspection citations (4 in the current record)

  • Actual harm · G September 26, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected September 3, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Actual harm · G September 26, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected September 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 23, 2024

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Corrected May 15, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D October 17, 2022

    Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

    Corrected November 4, 2022 · Infection Control

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
September 26, 2024Fine$9,318

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225535 · certified since May 1, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.