Deficiency Index

Lee Healthcare

Lee, Massachusetts · CCN 225749

25 surveys since 2011, 9 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
121
Surveys
25
Harm or worse
9
Immediate jeopardy
0
The record, 2011–2026
’11’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Harm or worse9

Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file19/25

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
88
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
NEXT STEP HEALTHCARE
County
Berkshire
Medicare-certified since
1999

CMS ratings

Overall
1
Health inspection
1
Staffing
2
Quality measures
1

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat fewer weighted findings than its peer group.

Weighted by harm level, against 49 for-profit facilities of 66–99 beds in Massachusetts.

Last survey on record

Jul 21, 2026

111 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day3.183.58
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.60—
Annual nurse turnover62.3%39.0%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ—K—L—
Actual harmG12.9%H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD2674.3%E38.6%F12.9%
No harm, potential for minimalA—B25.7%C25.7%
CMS’s current file: 35 of the 121 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F8423×

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

  • F5822×

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

  • F6582×

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

  • F5571×

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

  • F5781×

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Lee Healthcare, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • Actual harm, isolatedF684Sep 10, 2025

    Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that professional standards of practice were implemented relative to skin and wound care for one Resident (#19) of four applicable residents reviewed for wound care, out of a total sample of 26 residents. Specifically, for Resident #19, the facility failed to: -appropriately assess and implement skin care and diabetic foot care for the Resident with a history of Diabetes, Peripheral Vascular Disease and a right below knee amputation (BKA), resulting in left toe wounds not being identified and treated timely. -submit a referral to the Wound Care Provider timely for on-going wound care when diabetic wounds were identified on the toes of the Resident's left foot. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 25, 2024

    Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to maintain sanitary and safe conditions for two unit kitchenettes (Unit One and Unit Two) out of two unit kitchenettes. Specifically, the facility failed to maintain clean and sanitary conditions for the toasters in both Unit One and Unit Two kitchenettes that presented a fire risk. Findings include: On 7/24/24 at 2:38 P.M., the survey observed the following on the Unit Two Kitchenette: -A crumb laden toaster. On 7/24/24 at 3:00 P.M., the surveyor observed the following in the Unit One kitchenette: -Crumbs lining the top of each toaster slot. -Larger crumbs inside of the toaster slot. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF726Sep 10, 2025

    Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure three Nurses (Nurse #2, #3 and #4), of five Nurses reviewed, had been evaluated upon hire and/or annually to ensure skills and competencies were met relative to wound care.Specifically, for one Resident (#19) who had diabetic wounds, the facility failed to ensure Nurses #2, #3, and #4, who provided care to Resident #19, were evaluated upon hire and/or annually to ensure they had the skill sets and competencies when providing wound care. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF730Sep 10, 2025

    Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to complete a performance review of every nurse aide at least once every 12 months, for five Certified Nurse Aide (CNA #1, #2, #4, #5, and #6), out of five total records sampled. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure annual performance reviews were completed every 12 months for CNAs #1, #2, #4, #5, and #6. Findings include: Review of the facility provided CNA Active Employee Listing, undated, indicated the following: -CNA #1 was hired 7/28/15-CNA #2 was hired 7/1/24-CNA #4 was hired 12/4/23. -CNA #5 was hired 7/1/24. -CNA #6 was hired 2/5/24. During an interview on 9/9/25 at 2:51 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said CNA performance reviews should be completed annually with all CNA's who worked in the facility. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF695May 9, 2023

    Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to provide respiratory care consistent with professional standards of practice and the comprehensive care plan for five Residents (#3, #39, #42, #28, #103) out of six applicable residents with respiratory care needs, out of a total sample of 15 residents and one closed record for Resident (#51) out of a total sample of two closed records. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure its staff: -posted signage relative to Oxygen (O2) use, -delivered O2 at the prescribed flow rate, -labeled, dated, and stored oxygen tubing and respiratory equipment properly between use, -and had comprehensive orders in place for the use and care of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure machines (CPAP- machine used to treat sleep apnea… […]

Read 28 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 28 of 121 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Jul 21, 2026Complaint1 finding
  • Jan 13, 2026Complaint1 finding
  • Nov 19, 2025Complaint1 finding
  • Sep 10, 2025Standard15 findings · 1 harm
  • Jul 25, 2024Standard9 findings
  • Jun 6, 2023Infection control1 finding
  • May 9, 2023Standard8 findings
  • Apr 11, 2023Complaint2 findings
Show the 17 earlier surveys
  • Oct 12, 2021Standard14 findings
  • Dec 23, 2020Complaint1 finding
  • Oct 13, 2020Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Jun 23, 2020Infection control1 finding
  • Sep 11, 2019Standard17 findings
  • Mar 1, 2019Complaint2 findings · 1 harm
  • Sep 12, 2018Standard and complaint14 findings · 1 harm
  • Jun 29, 2017Standard4 findings
  • May 31, 2017Complaint1 finding
  • Mar 15, 2017Complaint2 findings · 2 harm
  • Jun 21, 2016Standard3 findings
  • Dec 22, 2015Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Mar 25, 2015Standard4 findings
  • May 2, 2013—5 findings
  • Apr 17, 2012—2 findings
  • Jun 8, 2011—9 findings
  • Jan 13, 2011—2 findings · 2 harm

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

Comparable facilities

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