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34 Main Street, Hampden, MA 01036 · Hampden County · (413) 566-5511
100 certified beds, about 88 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1980
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 225265 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 30, 2026, inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the Massachusetts average is 6.8, the national average 9.2).
Of 9 health citations since December 2023, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (2 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $16,801 in the last three years; the largest was $16,801, and the latest is dated November 20, 2024.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.73 hours per resident per day, against 3.86 across Massachusetts and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.31 of those hours.
46.4% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Massachusetts average 38.2%).
CMS links it to Vantage Care, an affiliated group of 10 nursing homes.
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.
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 9 health citations on file.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to provide an environment that was free from restraints imposed for purposes of discipline or convenience for two Residents (#66 and #9) out of a total sample of 19 residents. Specifically, the facility failed to:1. For Resident #66, the facility failed to identify and assess the use of an abduction pillow (a soft, firm foam pillow that is placed between the thighs and strapped onto the patient's legs while they are in a resting position) that was fastened with a Velcro strap wrapped around the Resident's legs as a potential restraint. 2. For Resident #9, the facility failed to assess the use of bolsters to both sides of the Resident's bed as a physical restraint when staff applied the bolsters to restrict the Resident's attempts to get out of bed. Findings Include: [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to provide respiratory care and services consistent with professional standards of practice relative to the cleaning and storage of oxygen and respiratory equipment for one Resident (#33) out of a total sample of 19 residents. Specifically, for Resident #33, the facility failed to ensure that the Resident's oxygen concentrator (device used to deliver supplemental oxygen) filter was cleaned as required, and that the Resident's nasal cannula (medical device that delivers supplemental oxygen directly into the nostrils), nebulizer (a medical device that converts liquid medicine into a mist) mask and a non-invasive mechanical ventilator mask were appropriately stored when not in use, to mitigate the risk of contamination, spread of infection, impaired oxygen delivery and equipment malfunction.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure the required documentation was provided to the receiving facility/health care provider for two Resident's (#4 and #10) of four applicable residents reviewed for hospitalizations, out of a total sample of 19 residents, to ensure a safe and effective transition of care. Specifically for Resident #4, the facility failed to provide information that included but not limited to the following: provider contact information, resident representative contact information, advanced directives (legal document that outlines an individual's wishes regarding future major medical decisions), and any special care instructions and precautions for ongoing care. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure a homelike environment for resident dining on three units (South Unit, North Unit and East Unit) of three units observed. Specifically, the facility failed to: -provide meals and/or meal assistance timely to Residents (#23, #59, #3, and #11), who were seated with other residents during meals. -remove resident meals off the meal trays before serving meals during communal dining.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that one Resident (#37) out of a total sample of 19 residents, was free from physical restraints. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure that Resident #37 was assessed for the use of a rectangular cushion, which was positioned on his/her right side of the bed under the fitted sheet, and being used to prevent the Resident from putting his/her feet over the side of the bed.
Inspectors wroteBased on records reviewed and interviews for one of three sampled residents (Resident #1), who was a functional quadriplegic (complete immobility due to severe disability or frailty from another medical condition without injury to the brain or spinal cord), was essentially non-verbal, unable to participate in his/her care, and was totally dependent on staff to meet all of his/her care needs, the Facility failed to ensure he/she was provided with nursing care and treatment that met professional standards of quality, when on [DATE], after Nurse #1 was notified by Nurse Aide (NA #1) that during care Resident #1 began to slide out of bed and she (NA #1) lowered him/her to the floor, although Nurse #1 said she assessed Resident #1 for the potential for injury prior to moving him/her off the floor, Nurse #1 was unable to say what she did to assess him/her. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on records reviewed and interviews, for one of three sampled residents (Resident #1), who was a functional quadriplegic (complete immobility due to severe disability or frailty from another medical condition without injury to the brain or spinal cord), who was totally dependent on staff to meet all of his/her needs, the facility failed ensure he/she was provided with an adequate level of staff supervision during the provision of care to maintain his/safety to prevent an incident/accident resulting in serious injury. On [DATE], Nurse Aide (NA) #1, prepared Resident #1, who was in bed, for incontinent care. NA #1 raised the bed from the low position, repositioned Resident #1 on his/her right side, and left Resident #1 unattended while she went into the bathroom to fill the wash basin with water. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to complete an accurate comprehensive assessment, according to the required Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, for one Resident (#61) out of a total sample of 18 residents. Specifically, the facility staff failed to assess Resident #61's cognitive status and mood through the required resident interview process when the Resident had adequate hearing, clear speech, and sometimes made him/herself understood and sometimes understood others.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that one Resident (#79) who required assistance with bed mobility, out of a total sample of 18 residents, received mobility assistance while in bed.
10 fire safety citations on file: 5 on April 30, 2026, 3 on February 7, 2025, 2 on December 22, 2023.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2024 | Fine | $16,801 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.73 | 3.86 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.31 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.47 | 3.48 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.44 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.98 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 46.4% | 38.2% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 44.4% | 42.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.64 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
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 3.84 on weekdays and 3.47 on weekends, 10% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 16.4% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.71 in April to June 2025 to 3.73 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.73 | 0.31 | 3.84 | 3.47 | 16.4% | 0 of 90 | 88 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.62 | 0.35 | 3.71 | 3.37 | 14.4% | 0 of 92 | 88 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.72 | 0.38 | 3.83 | 3.44 | 15.4% | 1 of 92 | 88 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.71 | 0.30 | 3.82 | 3.45 | 13.8% | 0 of 91 | 89 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Massachusetts, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.79 | 0.61 | 3.94 | 3.41 | 5.0% | 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.
Staff pay reports
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review. If you work here, your report helps start one.
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $22.44 | $21.32 to $23.94 | 38,130 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $38.57 | $34.91 to $40.66 | 13,210 |
| Registered nurses | $50.27 | $42.05 to $65.44 | 88,200 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Massachusetts | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 17.6 | 16.4 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 20.6 | 15.4 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.1 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 21.0 | 21.4 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 35.3 | 25.7 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 11.4 | 11.9 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.4 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Vantage at Hampden LLC's Medicare short-stay residents. On returning residents home or to the community, CMS rates it no different from the national rate (38.4% of residents, after adjusting for how sick they were). How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
38.4% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 51.5% · Massachusetts: 121 better, 19 worse
Rate of successful return to home or community from a SNF (risk-standardized discharge to community rate). Higher is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 37 eligible stays.
9.9% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 10.7% · Massachusetts: 4 better, 15 worse
Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 53 eligible stays.
7.2% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 7.1% · Massachusetts: 5 better, 4 worse
Percentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2023 to September 2024. 38 eligible stays.
34.1% this home
Median of homes: Massachusetts51.6% · US 56.6%
Percentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 41 residents counted.
0.0% this home
Median of homes: Massachusetts0.4% · US 0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay. Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 62 residents counted.
3.6% this home
Median of homes: Massachusetts2.0% · US 1.7%
Percentage of residents with pressure ulcers or pressure injuries that are new or worsened (adjusted rate). Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 62 residents counted.
Not reported
CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
Median of homes: Massachusetts99.5% · US 98.7%
Percentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 17 residents counted.
Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.
Legal business name: VANTAGE AT HAMPDEN LLC. CMS links this home to Vantage Care, a group of 10 nursing homes averaging 2.4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vantage at Hampden LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 02/01/2022 |
| Vantage Opco Holdco LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/01/2022 | |
| Brown, Yossi | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 02/01/2022 | |
| Yurowitz, Sam | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 02/01/2022 | |
| Yurowitz, Sam | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 02/01/2022 | |
| Yurowitz, Sam | Corporate director | Individual | 02/01/2022 |
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.
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.