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Casa De Ramana Rehabilitation Center

485 Franklin Street, Framingham, MA 01702 · Middlesex County · (508) 872-8801

124 certified beds, about 106 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1969

Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
3 of 5

CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 225179 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes

The record in brief

At its most recent standard inspection, on March 5, 2026, inspectors cited 0 health deficiencies (the Massachusetts average is 6.8, the national average 9.2).

Of 12 health citations since September 2023, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.

CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,512 in the last three years; the largest was $8,512, and the latest is dated September 3, 2024.

Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.58 hours per resident per day, against 3.86 across Massachusetts and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.66 of those hours.

24.1% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Massachusetts average 38.2%).

Health inspections

Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.

Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.

Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit

Where its citations fall on CMS's grid

CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 12 health citations on file.

Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
1G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
8D
1E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
2B
0C
March 5, 2026Standard inspection · 0 citations
November 26, 2024Standard inspection · 6 citations
  1. E
    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.
    F585 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 20, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that information to file a grievance or complaint was readily available to residents during their facility stay, for seven Residents out of 13 residents. Specifically, for seven residents attending the Resident Council group meeting during the facility survey, the facility failed to ensure residents had access to grievance/concern/complaint forms so the residents could formulate grievances anonymously, should they choose not to alert a staff member of their concern(s).
  2. D
    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
    F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 20, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, and interview, the facility failed to accurately complete a Level I Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR- screen to determine if a resident had an intellectual or developmental disability (ID or DD) and/or serious mental illness (SMI) and needed further evaluation) for one Resident (#87), out of a total sample of 22 total residents. Specifically, for Resident #87, the facility failed to accurately complete a Level I PASRR indicating that the Resident had a diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder, and received emergency psychiatric services while hospitalized within the last two years in the community, resulting in a Level II PASRR Evaluation (an evaluation conducted to determine if an individual who screened positive for an SMI or ID/DD requires specialized services) not being completed as required.
  3. D
    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
    F676 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 20, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide Activities of Daily Living (ADLs: fundamental skills required to independently care for oneself, such as eating, bathing, and mobility) care and services pertaining to mobility for one Resident (#106), out of a total sample of 22 residents. Specifically, the facility failed to provide care and services that would maintain and/or improve Resident #106's functional mobility when the Resident was discontinued from Physical Therapy (PT) services and required the assistance of one staff member with ambulation.
  4. D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 20, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs- fundamental skills required to independently care for oneself, such as eating, bathing, and mobility) for one Resident (#1) out of a total sample of 22 residents. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure Resident #1 was provided personal hygiene assistance for nail trimming and cleaning.
  5. B
    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
    F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 20, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview the facility failed to complete the required Minimum Data Set (MDS) tracking record for one Resident (#84) out of a total sample of 22 records. Specifically, the facility failed to complete the MDS entry tracking record for Resident #84 when the Resident was readmitted to the facility after a discharge to an acute care hospital, with return anticipated.
  6. B
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 20, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure that Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessments were accurately coded to reflect the Residents' status for one Residents (#87) out of a total sample of 22 residents. Specifically, for Resident #87, the facility failed to ensure that the MDS assessment was accurately coded for the use of limb restraints while in his/her wheelchair and out of bed and not while in bed.
September 3, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. G
    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
    F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Actual harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 27, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and records reviewed, for one of three sampled residents (Resident #1) who was moderately cognitively impaired, with behaviors that included unsafe rising and disrobing, the Facility failed to ensure Resident #1 was free from the use of a physical restraint imposed for the purpose of staff convenience when on 08/14/24 during the overnight shift, sometime between 5:30 A.M. and 6:00 A.M. (exact time unknown), Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) #1 and CNA #2 transferred Resident #1 into his/her a tilt back wheelchair, CNA #1 then placed a blanket across Resident #1's torso/lap area, then tied the blanket behind his/her wheelchair securing it snuggly in place, and then both CNA's left the room to care for other residents. [...]
  2. D
    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 27, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on records reviewed and interviews, for one of three sampled residents (Resident #1), who had moderate cognitive impairment, the Facility failed to ensure staff implemented and followed their Abuse Policy when on 08/14/24 sometime between 5:30 A.M. and 6:00 A.M. (exact time unknown), after witnessing Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) #1 put a blanket across Resident #1's lap/torso and secure it in place by tying it behind his/her wheelchair, CNA #2 did not report the incident to Nurse #1 or Administration, and Resident #1 remained in his/her room, unattended by staff, secured in his/her wheelchair for at least three hours before another staff member discovered and released it.
September 18, 2023Standard inspection · 4 citations
  1. D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    F550 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 17, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record reviews, policy review and interview the facility failed to ensure a dignified dining experience for two Residents (#61 and #103) out of a total sample of 22 residents. Specifically, the facility staff did not promote dignity for Residents #61 and #103, by standing over both residents rather than sitting at eye level, while assisting them with their meals.
  2. D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 17, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to provide necessary activities of daily living (ADLs-bathing, dressing, grooming) for one Resident (#80), out of a total sample of 22 residents. Specifically, the facility staff failed to provide grooming pertaining to facial hair removal for Resident #80, who was unable to carry out his/her own ADLs.
  3. D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 17, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, document review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the environment remained as free of accidental hazards for one Resident (#77), out of a total sample of 22 residents. Specifically, the facility staff failed to ensure that Resident #77 did not maintain smoking materials on his/herself as agreed by his/her signing the facility smoking policy.
  4. D
    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    F698 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 17, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to provide Dialysis (a treatment use to clean the blood when the kidneys are not able remove waste and extra fluids in the blood) care and services for one Resident (#36), out of two applicable residents, in a total sample of 22 residents. Specifically, for Resident #36, the facility failed to ensure that post dialysis weights were documented as ordered by the Physician.

Fire safety inspections

12 fire safety citations on file: 3 on March 5, 2026, 4 on November 26, 2024, 5 on September 18, 2023.

Every fire safety citation12 citations
  1. F
    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    K 321 · March 5, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  2. F
    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    K 712 · March 5, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  3. D
    Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
    K 311 · March 5, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  4. F
    Implement emergency and standby power systems.
    E 41 · November 26, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  5. F
    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    K 211 · November 26, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  6. F
    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    K 291 · November 26, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  7. F
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · November 26, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  8. E
    Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
    K 300 · September 18, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  9. E
    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    K 351 · September 18, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  10. E
    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    K 372 · September 18, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  11. D
    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    K 345 · September 18, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  12. D
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · September 18, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount or length
September 3, 2024Fine $8,512

A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.

Staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.

MeasureThis homeMassachusettsUnited States
All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides)3.583.863.86
Registered nurses0.660.650.69
All nursing staff on weekends3.223.483.42
Nurse aides1.94
Licensed practical nurses0.98
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)24.1%38.2%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover33.3%42.6%42.9%
Administrators who left0

CMS expects 3.68 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.

Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records

Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.73 on weekdays and 3.22 on weekends, 14% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 1.3% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.74 in April to June 2025 to 3.58 in January to March 2026.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20263.580.663.733.22 1.3%0 of 90106
Oct to Dec 20253.590.653.693.33 0.0%0 of 92104
Jul to Sep 20253.600.653.733.25 0.0%0 of 92107
Apr to Jun 20253.740.673.943.26 0.5%0 of 91104
United States, Jan to Mar 20263.750.623.923.335.3%0.5% of days
Massachusetts, Jan to Mar 20263.790.613.943.415.0%0.4% of days

Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.

Quality measures

The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.

MeasureThis homeMassachusettsUS
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
19.916.413.9
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.00.80.8
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.61.81.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
2.73.53.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
3.61.41.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
25.615.414.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
4.04.24.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
26.521.415.4
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
25.125.723.8
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
6.111.912.0
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
1.91.91.9
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
1.71.51.8

Owners and operators

Legal business name: BENTLEY CASA DE RAMANA LLC.

NameRoleTypeShareSince
Castro, Michael5% or greater direct ownership interestIndividual33%08/01/2019
Raso, Steven5% or greater direct ownership interestIndividual33%08/01/2019
Solimine, Paul5% or greater direct ownership interestIndividual33%08/01/2019
Cooper, StephenW-2 managing employeeIndividual08/01/2019
LandmarkOperational/managerial controlOrganization08/01/2019

As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.

Questions to ask on a visit

Chosen from this home's own inspection record.

  1. How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on November 26, 2024: "Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason."
  2. When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on November 26, 2024: "PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities"
  3. How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on November 26, 2024: "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."
  4. How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on September 3, 2024: "Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment."
  5. Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.22 hours per resident per day, below the Massachusetts average of 3.48.

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Common questions

What is Casa De Ramana Rehabilitation Center's Medicare star rating?
CMS rates Casa De Ramana Rehabilitation Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
How many deficiencies did Casa De Ramana Rehabilitation Center get at its last inspection?
0 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on March 5, 2026. The Massachusetts average is 6.8.
Has Casa De Ramana Rehabilitation Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,512 in the last three years.
Does Casa De Ramana Rehabilitation Center accept Medicaid?
It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
Who owns Casa De Ramana Rehabilitation Center?
CMS lists 5 owners and managers. Legal business name: BENTLEY CASA DE RAMANA LLC.

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