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Quabbin Valley Healthcare

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

821 Daniel Shays Highway, Athol, MA 01331142 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.6/5

based on 40 Google reviews

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4/ 10
moderate Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (17 vs median 7.0)

Bottom 25% in MA · Below recommended RN staffing · $62,250 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

Quabbin Valley Healthcare offers strong physical therapy and a well-maintained environment, which many families appreciate. However, you should be aware of significant reports regarding slow call-button response times and difficulty reaching administrative staff. We recommend visiting in person and specifically asking how the facility manages staffing levels during weekends and evenings to ensure your loved one's needs will be met promptly.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

40 reviews on Google
Quabbin Valley Healthcare receives highly polarized feedback, with recent reviews showing a sharp divide between praise for clinical staff and severe criticism regarding management and responsiveness. While some families and rehab patients report excellent, compassionate care and effective physical therapy, others describe significant issues with understaffing, long wait times for call buttons, and poor communication from administrative staff.

Quality Themes

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Food7.0Staff6.0Clean7.0Activities8.0Meds4.0Memory5.0Comms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Dedicated and kind nursing and CNA staff
  • Effective physical and occupational therapy
  • Well-maintained and clean grounds
  • Active and engaging activities program

Concerns

  • Slow response times to call buttons (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Chronic understaffing (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Difficulty communicating with management or nursing staff (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 38 analyzed

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4
4
3
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2
2
1
10

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the current staffing levels, what specific protocols are in place to ensure that call buttons are answered promptly for residents who need assistance?
  • 2I noticed the facility has a very active activities program; could you walk me through what a typical week of engagement looks like for a new resident?
  • 3How does your nursing team coordinate with families to ensure clear, consistent communication regarding changes in a resident's care plan or health status?
  • 4What specific steps are being taken to improve the medication management process to ensure accuracy and consistency for all residents?
  • 5With the recent focus on facility improvements, what is the current process for family members to raise concerns or get quick updates from the management team?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency, how quickly can a resident be stabilized or transferred to a higher level of care, and how is the family notified?

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Key Review Excerpts

I found the pt and ot to be above and beyond. The nurses? I cannot stress how helpful, kind, and just plain great they have been.

Rehab patient · 2024★★★★★

The decor of the facility is a bit dated, but is always immaculate. The outside areas are well groomed and cared for. The staff speaks kindly& respectfully to the residents and each other.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★

Once you push the button for help for nurse or cna to come it takes 30 min or more for them to come and check the patient.

Family member · 2025☆☆☆☆
Source: 40 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.52hrs
70%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.51hrs
86%
All nurses + aides combined

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

10

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
MA
13.7%
Worcester
13.4%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility31.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
31.3%
US
19.5%
MA
19.4%
Worcester
20.7%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility29.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
29.0%
US
19.4%
MA
21.4%
Worcester
22.3%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility21.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
21.5%
US
15.5%
MA
21.3%
Worcester
21.6%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility20.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
20.3%
US
14.4%
MA
16.9%
Worcester
16.8%
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.6%
Better than Avg
Here
97.6%
US
93.4%
MA
92.4%
Worcester
93.3%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility82.3%
Better than Avg
Here
82.3%
US
81.8%
MA
77.6%
Worcester
80.1%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility78.3%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
78.3%
US
79.8%
MA
77.7%
Worcester
81.2%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
MA
1.3%
Worcester
1.4%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

16deficiencies
2penalties
Well above state avg (8.9)
12 complaint-triggered
$62,250 in fines

Families have filed multiple complaints about this facility, triggering 11 deficiency reports including serious concerns about resident safety, abuse prevention, and accident hazards that recur across surveys. The facility struggles with persistent issues in safety supervision, care planning, and room size requirements. While most deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of recurring problems in critical care areas suggests ongoing challenges with maintaining consistent quality standards.

Feb 25, 2026Complaint
1
0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Dec 23, 2025Complaint
2
0656Potential for harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Aug 12, 2025Routine
17
0029Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop a communication plan.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0759Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0521Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0607Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0883Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

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

0636Minimal · Pattern

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

0732Minimal · Pattern

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Apr 9, 2025Complaint
2
0918Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Provide a bathroom in or located near each resident’s room.

0912Minimal · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Sep 17, 2024Complaint
1
0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Aug 6, 2024Complaint
1
0604Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Sep 17, 2024

$9,318

Fine

May 1, 2024

$52,932

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Quabbin Valley Healthcare

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Co 24 LLC

Owner · Organization

Jjp II Holdings

Owner · Organization

25%

New England Innovative Health Care Pllc

Owner · Organization

75%

Cuzzupoli, Amy

Owner (parent company)

25%

Jaleel, Mohammed

Owner (parent company)

25%

Merchant, Asif

Owner (parent company)

25%

Someswarananthan, Janarthanan

Owner (parent company)

25%

Wheeler, Scott

Owner (parent company)

Key personnel

Jaleel, MohammedOfficer / DirectorCo 24 LLCManagerJjp II HoldingsManagerNew England Innovative Health Care PllcManagerJaleel, MohammedManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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