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Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility

Framingham, Massachusetts · Middlesex County

  • 97 Bethany Road, Framingham, MA 01701 · Directions
  • (508) 270‑8648
  • Medicare overall rating: 5 of 5 starsMedicare overall rating
  • Ownership: Non-profit – other
  • 5 health citations in its last 3 inspection cycles (most serious: level G), $9,318 in fines. See the inspection record

Summary

Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Framingham, Massachusetts, with 169 certified beds. Medicare overall rating: 5 of 5 stars. Most recent standard health inspection: 2026-06-09, with 2 health deficiencies. Medicare lists 1 fine. Ownership: non-profit – other. Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information, data updated 2026-10-01.

What is a nursing home?

A nursing home (skilled nursing facility) gives 24-hour nursing care and help with daily activities. Some people stay for a short time to recover after a hospital stay (rehabilitation); others live there long term. The homes listed here are certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid and inspected by the state.

Official Medicare data

Everything on this page comes from Medicare (CMS) data updated 2026-10-01. It is information, not a recommendation. Call the nursing home and visit before you decide, and talk with your doctor.

In a medical emergency, call 911.

At a glance

Medicare overall rating: 5 of 5 starsMedicare overall rating
169Certified beds
Health inspections: 4 of 5 starsHealth inspections

Quick answers

Where is Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility?
97 Bethany Road, Framingham, MA 01701, in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
What is the phone number of Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility?
(508) 270-8648, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
What is the Medicare star rating of Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility?
Medicare overall rating: 5 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Has Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility been fined?
Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $9,318.
What did inspectors find at Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility?
In its last three inspection cycles (April 23, 2024 to June 9, 2026), Medicare lists 5 health citations; the most serious was level G. 2 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).

Medicare ratings, explained

Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.

Overall rating
Overall rating: 5 of 5 stars
Medicare’s summary of the three ratings below, from 1 star (much below average) to 5 stars (much above average).
Health inspections
Health inspections: 4 of 5 stars
Based on state health inspections and complaint investigations of about the last three years, compared with other nursing homes in the same state.
Staffing
Staffing: 5 of 5 stars
Based on how many hours nurses and aides spend with each resident per day (from payroll records) and how often staff leave.
Quality of resident care
Quality of resident care: 5 of 5 stars
Based on how residents do on measures such as falls with injury, pressure sores, getting better at moving around and going back to the hospital.
Short-stay residents (rehab)
Short-stay residents (rehab): 4 of 5 stars
Quality rating for people who stay a short time, usually to recover after a hospital stay.
Long-stay residents
Long-stay residents: 5 of 5 stars
Quality rating for people who live in the nursing home.

Inspections, fines and staffing

In its last three inspection cycles (April 23, 2024 to June 9, 2026), Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility had 5 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 2 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $9,318 in total (1 fine, the latest on September 26, 2024). Nurse staffing is 4.87 hours per resident per day; the Massachusetts average is 3.94 and the national average is 3.90.

Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.

Inspection history: last three cycles

State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.

What the letters A to L mean
Scope and severity letters
SeriousnessIsolated (a few residents)Pattern (some)Widespread (many)
No actual harm, potential for minimal harmABC
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmDEF
Actual harm to residentsGHI
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safetyJKL

Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.

Most recent cycle: June 9, 2026 — 2 health citations

Inspections in this cycle: June 9, 2026 (standard health inspection).

Show 2 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
  • F0641 Level D June 9, 2026 · corrected July 17, 2026

    “Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”

  • F0686 Level D June 9, 2026 · corrected July 17, 2026

    “Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”

Previous cycle: June 4, 2025 — no health citations

Inspections in this cycle: June 4, 2025 (standard health inspection).

Earlier cycle: April 23, 2024 — 3 health citations

Inspections in this cycle: April 23, 2024 (standard health inspection); September 26, 2024 (complaint investigation).

  • F0656 Level G September 26, 2024 · from a complaint · past non-compliance (already fixed before the inspection) (September 3, 2024)

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

    actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

  • F0689 Level G September 26, 2024 · from a complaint · past non-compliance (already fixed before the inspection) (September 3, 2024)

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

    actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Show 1 less serious citation (levels A to F)
  • F0883 Level D April 23, 2024 · corrected May 15, 2024

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

Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.

Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →

Fire safety citations (7)
  • K0291 Level F June 9, 2026 · corrected August 14, 2026

    “Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.”

  • K0345 Level F June 9, 2026 · corrected August 14, 2026

    “Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”

  • K0353 Level F June 9, 2026 · corrected August 14, 2026

    “Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”

  • K0324 Level F June 4, 2025 · corrected July 2, 2025

    “Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”

  • K0353 Level F June 4, 2025 · corrected June 20, 2025

    “Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”

  • K0918 Level F June 4, 2025 · corrected June 23, 2025

    “Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”

  • K0291 Level D June 4, 2025 · corrected June 23, 2025

    “Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.”

Fines and payment denials

Total fines over about the last three years: $9,318 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.

DatePenaltyAmount or length
September 26, 2024Fine$9,318

Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.

MeasureThis homeMassachusettsNational
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.970.660.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day1.270.970.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.632.312.35
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day4.873.943.90
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend4.333.523.43
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.760.460.48
Nursing staff turnover (per year)41.2%37.6%45.3%
RN turnover (per year)26.1%42.7%42.5%
Administrators who left in the last year0.00.40.5

Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.

Owners and operator

Legal business name: Bethany Health Care Center Inc.

Owners and managers Medicare lists (2)
NameRoleShareSince
Alliance Health Management Services LLCManagement company (operational or managerial control)NOT APPLICABLEJanuary 1, 2024
CliftonlarsonallenManagement company (operational or managerial control)NOT APPLICABLEJanuary 1, 2015

Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.

Compare with other nursing homes

Key facts

TypeNursing home
Certified beds169
Average residents per day81.6
Takes part inMedicare and Medicaid
OwnershipNon-profit – other
Legal business nameBethany Health Care Center Inc
First approved by Medicare/Medicaid1991-05-01
Resident and family councilsResident and family councils
Sprinklers in all required areasYes
Changed ownership in the last 12 monthsNo
Address97 Bethany Road, Framingham, MA 01701
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Phone(508) 270‑8648
CMS Certification Number225535
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What to ask when you call or visit

A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.

  • Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
  • Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
  • How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
  • Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
  • What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
  • Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
  • What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
  • Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
  • Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
  • Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.

Other nursing homes nearby

By straight-line distance (not driving distance).

Nearest hospital emergency rooms

Sources

  1. Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  2. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
  3. Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  4. Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  5. Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  6. Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  7. State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  8. Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  9. Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  10. Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13