Wedgemere Healthcare in Taunton, MA
Wedgemere Healthcare is a medium-sized nursing home facility in Taunton, Massachusetts (Bristol county). The Nursing Home Site profile for Wedgemere Healthcare includes: Visiting / Business Hours, Resident Health and Wellness, Ratings, Activities, Comparisons, Rehab Ratings, Directions, Surveys, and CMS Reviews.
Wedgemere Healthcare received an overall rating from CMS of 1 stars compared to the MA average of 3.36 and a National average of 3.32. Ratings from residents, family members, and visitors to our site are available below. We also recommend giving them a call to address any additional senior care, nursing care, and rehab questions you may have after reviewing their Nursing Home Site profile.
They have had 1 fine(s).
Totalling: $129,794.00.
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Visiting and Business Hours
Due to COVID-19 and just new rules in general, many nursing homes have new procedures for visiting. We advise calling Wedgemere Healthcare ( at (508) 823-0767 ) to see what their protocols are for visiting and placement appointments if you are not already familiar with them.
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Overall Rating: 1/5 (Full Ratings Below)
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Phone, Directions, and Map
They are located at the following address: 146 Dean Street in Taunton Massachusetts 02780.
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They can be reached by phone at (508) 823-0767.
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Prices and Length of Stay
According to our latest records from CMS, the average daily amount billed by Wedgemere Healthcare per day is $484.86. (compared to a Massachusetts average of $497.37 and TAUNTON average of $433.28). Medicare, Coinsurance and other insurance can typically help cover much of this total.
It is worth mentioning that Medicare pays for what they deem as 'medically necessary' skilled nursing care. You can learn more here.
Please note that the pricing above is the average billed to Medicare (when available). Each person and case is unique. (Supplemental Insurance / Medicare Advantage Plans, single or double rooms, etc. as well as needs (e.g., Memory Care, Physical Therapy ). If you are interested in this facility, you should contact Wedgemere Healthcare directly for exact pricing and what options are available for your or your loved one's care needs.
Health and Demographics
The average age at Wedgemere Healthcare is approximately 75 years old.
The last time this data was collected they cared for at least 41 men and 73 women in a one year period that received Medicare benefits. This number fluctuates with each new resident.
Percentage of patients at Wedgemere Healthcare with the following conditions:
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Additional Care Home Services & Info
Medicare and Medicaid participation for Wedgemere Healthcare began on Jan 01, 1967.
Dental Care, Dietary, Housekeeping, Mental Health, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physician, Physician Extender, Podiatry, Physical Therapy, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Therapeutic Activities, Therapeutic Social Services, Therapeutic Qualified Activities
Ownership Changes: 2
Last Ownership Change: 09-01-2017
Medicaid ID: 110026475A
Financial Year End: 12-31
Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC): NATIONAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES
CMS Regional Office: Boston
Area: Urban
Dually Certified Beds: 94
Multi-Facility Name: Next Step Healthcare LLC
Staff Size
Wedgemere Healthcare provides (per day, per resident) an average of:
Weekend Staffing
Total Licensed Nursing Hours (Registered Nurses + Licensed Practical Nurses + Licensed Vocational Nurses) averages 1.48 hours per day per resident (the national average is 1.4 hours).
Additionally, a Physical Therapist (PT) is available an average of 1.38 minutes per day per resident (the national average is 6 minutes).
Additional Staffing can be viewed below. Each number represents a Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Employee of the type listed above it at Wedgemere Healthcare. Read how FTE is defined.
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Medicare and Medicaid Ratings
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) does their best to provide a fair assessment of every Nursing Home, but please note these ratings are a snapshot in time.
Star ratings are often best used for basic comparisons and when deciding which facilities to visit. However, nothing beats actually visiting the nursing home yourself when possible.
Overall Rating: 1 stars 
Health Inspection Rating: 1 stars
Staff Rating: 1 stars
Quality Measures Rating: 2 stars 
Long Term Stay Rating: 2 stars
Short Term Stay Rating: 1 stars
Compare these ratings with one of the highest rated nursing homes in Taunton:
Marian Manor Of Taunton
Ratings are out of 5 with 5 being the best and 1 being the worst.
Ratings Comparison
Wedgemere Healthcare in TAUNTON, Massachusetts has 94 beds compared to the Massachusetts average of 116.42 and a National average of 106.16.
As of the last update they had a daily average of 69.8 residents compared to the MA average of 82.64 and a National average of 86.4.
This results in a 74.26% daily average occupancy rate compared to the Massachusetts average of 70.98% and a national average of 81.38%.
Wedgemere Healthcare's star ratings compare as follows:
- Overall Rating:
1 stars compared to the MA average of 3.36 and a National average of 3.32. - Health Inspection Rating:
1 stars compared to the MA average of 2.76 and a National average of 2.77. - Staffing Rating:
1 stars compared to the MA average of 3.42 and a National average of 3.14. - Quality Measures Rating:
2 stars compared to the MA average of 3.74 and a National average of 3.62. - Long Term Stay Rating:
2 stars compared to the MA average of 3.81 and a National average of 3.33. - Short Term Stay Rating:
2 stars compared to the MA average of 3.27 and a National average of 3.12.
Averaging the available ratings gives an aggregate star rating of 1.14 for Wedgemere Healthcare versus the MA average of 2.91 and a national average of 3.20.
You may also be interested in seeing how their inspections and penalties (fines and payment denials) match up with others at the following links:
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CMS Quality Reporting
This section offers a snapshot of key quality measures for skilled nursing facilities, highlighting care effectiveness, readmission rates, and resident well-being to help you make informed decisions about nursing care.Rate of functional assessment and goal setting in treatment plans.
Value: 100.0%
Unadjusted rate of potentially preventable readmissions.
Value: 21.84
Risk-standardized rate of preventable readmissions.
Value: 13.74
Observed rate of discharge to community.
Value: 41.18%
Risk-standardized rate of discharge to community.
Value: 46.81%
Medicare Spending Per Beneficiary (MSPB) score for SNF residents.
Value: 1.10
Rate of medication review and follow-up for residents.
Value: 96.8%
Rate of SNF residents experiencing falls with major injury.
Value: 0.0%
Observed change in self-care score.
Value: 9.4
Observed change in mobility score.
Value: 21.7
Rate of residents at or above expected self-care ability at discharge.
Value: 57.1%
Rate of residents at or above expected mobility level at discharge.
Value: 57.1%
Rate of new or worsened pressure ulcers/injuries.
Value: 3.2%
Observed rate of healthcare-associated infections leading to hospitalization.
Value: 8.96%
Rate of COVID-19 vaccination among SNF healthcare personnel.
Value: 100.0%
Rate of flu vaccination among healthcare personnel.
Value: 41.1%
Resident details and Quality of Care
Measure Description: Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
Resident Type: Short Stay
Observed Value: 35.59 (This is the actual score observed for the measure.)
Expected Value: 29.35 (This score is what we would typically expect given the standard conditions and models.)
Measure Description: Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
Resident Type: Short Stay
Observed Value: 22.03 (This is the actual score observed for the measure.)
Expected Value: 12.40 (This score is what we would typically expect given the standard conditions and models.)
Measure Description: Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days
Resident Type: Long Stay
Observed Value: 2.91 (This is the actual score observed for the measure.)
Expected Value: 2.05 (This score is what we would typically expect given the standard conditions and models.)
Measure Description: Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days
Resident Type: Long Stay
Observed Value: 3.04 (This is the actual score observed for the measure.)
Expected Value: 2.80 (This score is what we would typically expect given the standard conditions and models.)
Ownership, Operational, and Management for Wedgemere Healthcare
| Organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Next Step Healthcare Llc | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest |
| Dell'anno, Damian | Officer |
| Stephan, William | Officer |
| Diminico, Jeffrey | Managing Employee |
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