About Vna Senior Living - Highland Avenue Campus
Vna Senior Living - Highland Avenue Campus, located in SOMERVILLE, MA, is a non-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Vna Senior Living - Highland Avenue Campus
- High Quality Care: With a 4-star CMS rating, this facility demonstrates high standards.
- Top Ranked: Ranked #35 out of 201 facilities within 25 miles.
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 4 Stars
- Nursing Hours N/A
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4 |
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| Health Inspection | 4 |
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| Quality Measures | 5 |
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| Staffing | 1 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 32 | Nov 21, 2019 |
| Cycle 2 | 4 | Feb 13, 2019 |
| Cycle 3 | 20 | Dec 18, 2017 |
| Weighted Average | 21 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending Jan 01, 2022. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | N/A |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | N/A |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 0.6% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 1.4% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 2.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 19.2% |
| Percentage of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bow... (QM405) | 48.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 7.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 3.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 84.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM419) | 18.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 64.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | N/A |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently wo... (QM451) | 9.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 15.4% |
| Percentage of high risk long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM453) | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 97.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who made improvements in function (QM471) | N/A |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 54.1% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
No Complaints on Record
This facility has no complaints filed in our database, which suggests good resident satisfaction and quality care.
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
VISITING NURSE AT HIGHLAND INC
Ownership Structure
- VISITING NURSE FOUNDATION INC Direct: 100%
Management & Direction
- LINDA CORNELL OFFICER
- LINDA CORNELL MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- ROBERT DITUCCI DIRECTOR
- FRANCES GAYRON DIRECTOR
- JOAN LANDERS DIRECTOR
- SHIPLEY MASON DIRECTOR
- SHIPLEY MASON OFFICER
- ELIZABETH MINASSIAN DIRECTOR
- ELLEN O'BRIEN DIRECTOR
- ELLEN O'BRIEN OFFICER
- JACOB SAUERBORN DIRECTOR
- JACOB SAUERBORN OFFICER
- JACOB SAUERBORN MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- VISITING NURSE FOUNDATION INC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Katzman Family Center For Living | N/A | 5 |
| Campion Health and Wellness, Inc | N/A | 5 |
| Lasell House | N/A | 5 |
| The Boston Home, Inc | N/A | 5 |
| Newbridge On The Charles Skilled Nursing Facility | N/A | 5 |
| The Meadows | N/A | 5 |
| Bay Path at Duxbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Ctr | N/A | 5 |
| Elizabeth Seton | N/A | 4 |
| Rivercrest Long Term Care | N/A | 5 |
| D'youville Care For Advanced Therapy | N/A | 5 |
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Ownership Details
Complete list of registered owners, including direct and indirect ownership.
Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Vna Senior Living - Highland Avenue Campus directly at 6177764420. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.