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Vantage at Wakefield LLC

On Medicare Special Focus status, a serious quality warning. Visit in person and ask tough questions before deciding.

One Bathol Street, Wakefield, MA 01880149 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.8/5

based on 51 Google reviews

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9/ 10
critical Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

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

  • Special Focus Facility (under heightened CMS scrutiny)
  • Abuse citation on record
  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (28 vs median 7.0)
  • High RN turnover (61%)

Bottom 25% in MA · Below recommended RN staffing · Worst in VANTAGE CARE chain · $61,461 in fines · Special Focus Facility (CMS) · Abuse citation

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility is highly recommended for its warm, professional staff and clean, engaging environment. Families should feel confident in the quality of care, though it is always wise to ask about current visitor policies if you have specific concerns regarding health protocols.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

51 reviews on Google
Vantage at Wakefield (operating as Brightview Wakefield) is highly regarded by families for its welcoming atmosphere, attractive facilities, and dedicated staff. Reviewers frequently highlight the ease of transition for new residents, the variety of social activities, and the compassionate care provided by the team. While the vast majority of feedback is glowing, the facility has faced minor criticism regarding specific COVID-19 era policies.

Quality Themes

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Food9.0Staff10.0Clean10.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemory10.0Comms9.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Warm, attentive, and friendly staff
  • Clean, modern, and well-maintained building
  • Active social environment for residents
  • Responsive and professional leadership

Concerns

  • Inconsistent or frustrating COVID-19 mask policies for visitors (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2345.0'18(5)4.73.0'21(1)4.75.0'23(7)5.05.0'25(8)5.0'26(2)

Distribution · 57 analyzed

5
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4
2
3
1
2
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1
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How They Respond to Reviews

85%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed your team is very active in responding to feedback online; how do you incorporate that kind of open communication into your daily care planning for residents?
  • 2Given the recent focus on health and safety protocols, could you walk us through your current visitor policy regarding masks and how you balance those requirements with family accessibility?
  • 3With 149 residents, how do you ensure that the high level of staff attentiveness mentioned by families is maintained consistently throughout the day?
  • 4I see there have been some recent health inspection findings; what specific steps is the facility taking to address those areas and improve the overall quality of care?
  • 5What does a typical day look like for a resident here, and how do you encourage participation in your social activities to keep everyone engaged?
  • 6How is your medical team structured to handle urgent health needs or emergencies, especially during evening and weekend hours?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The staff is very helpful and friendly. It's incredibly clean and all the residents seem extremely happy always enjoy visiting

Visitor · 2023★★★★★

My mother in laws move in day . She lived fifty years in her home. All the staff and residents were so kind. Mary Elizabeth’s kindness ,support and problem solving will be a standout memory of this day.

Family member · 2023★★★★★

We have just placed my mother in the wellspring of Brightview. I can't tell you how much we love the staff. Josie the director is just a fabulous person with a very caring heart. The nursing staff is great and the aids are really helpful and fun.

Memory care family member · 2018★★★★★
Source: 51 Google reviews

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

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

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

9

measures

Worse Than Avg

8

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility32.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
32.7%
US
15.4%
MA
21.3%
Middlesex
22.5%
💊

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%
Middlesex
18.9%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.8%
Better than Avg
Here
5.8%
US
15.3%
MA
16.4%
Middlesex
13.7%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.6%
Better than Avg
Here
3.6%
US
12.1%
MA
13.7%
Middlesex
12.1%

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

🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.0%
Better than Avg
Here
11.0%
US
14.4%
MA
16.9%
Middlesex
15.2%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility18.3%
Better than Avg
Here
18.3%
US
19.4%
MA
21.4%
Middlesex
19.3%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility60.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
60.1%
US
81.8%
MA
77.6%
Middlesex
77.2%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility70.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
70.6%
US
79.7%
MA
77.7%
Middlesex
76.9%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
2.9%
US
1.6%
MA
1.3%
Middlesex
1.3%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

28deficiencies
1penalties
Well above state avg (8.9)
$61,461 in fines

This facility shows a concerning pattern of repeated deficiencies across all three surveys, with the most recent February 2025 inspection revealing serious issues in care planning, medication management, and fire safety. Problems persist across surveys despite corrections, particularly in resident rights, care planning, medication oversight, and building safety systems. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the recurring nature of fundamental care issues suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should carefully consider when evaluating this facility.

Feb 4, 2025Routine
38
0580Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0600Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0726Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

0740Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

0006Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0352Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0363Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0372Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0711Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0867Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

0881Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

0756Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0760Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0919Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

0949Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.

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.

0578Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0694Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

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.

0699Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

0742Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

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.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0887Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

0582Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

0732Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Feb 29, 2024Routine
16
0004Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0363Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0521Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

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

0711Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0221Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key.

0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

0324Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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.

0561Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

Jan 20, 2023Routine
26
0656Actual harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0600Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0041Potential for harm · WidespreadResolved (past non-compliance)

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

0291Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

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

0311Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0363Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0521Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

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

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0916Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0929Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.

0759Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0842Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

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.

0576Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

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.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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.

0826Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide specialized rehabilitative services by qualified personnel, when ordered for a resident by a doctor.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

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.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Feb 4, 2025

$63,843

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Vantage at Wakefield LLC

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Vantage Care

Chain Size

8 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.1/5 · Rank 7 of 8 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Vantage Care Ma4 LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Jpw Mass Holdings LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

15%

Arem, Cheryl

Owner (parent company)

21%

Brown, Joseph

Owner (parent company)

21%

Herskowitz, Miriam

Owner (parent company)

21%

Yurowitz, Sam

Owner (parent company)

21%

Key personnel

Aiguosatile, AugustineW-2 Managing EmployeeYumasi, VivienneOfficer / DirectorYurowitz, SamManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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