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: Pricing, Visiting / Business Hours, Resident Health and Wellness, Ratings, Activities, Comparisons, Directions, Surveys, and CMS Reviews.
They have 94 beds and a daily average of 73.7 residents (which would leave,on average, 20 beds available). Wedgemere Healthcare participates in Medicare and Medicaid and are classified as a For profit - Limited Liability company ownership. They offer residential councils. They are not located inside a hospital. They do not belong to a continuing care community.
Wedgemere Healthcare received an overall rating from CMS of 2 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 encourage you to leave one of your own if you are familiar with their services. We also recommend giving them a call to address any additional senior and nursing care questions you may have after reviewing their Nursing Home Site profile.
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Due to COVID-19, many nursing homes have new procedures and changing (if any) visiting hours in place. As such we have temporarily removed any visiting hours we provide to avoid confusion. We advise calling Wedgemere Healthcare to see what their current protocols for visiting and placement appointments are.
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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.
Quality of care, CMS Ratings, Services, Staffing, and Top-rated Facilities can be viewed below.
Prices and Length of Stay
The average length of stay at Wedgemere Healthcare is approximately 21.0 days. (this may include both short and long-term care (LTC) visits).
According to our latest records from CMS, the average daily amount billed by Wedgemere Healthcare to Medicare is $544.23 per day (compared to a Massachusetts average of $755.25) and Medicare reimbursed them an average of $444.11 per day (after any deductible and coinsurance).
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. Each person and case is unique. (Supplemental Insurance / Medicare Advantage Plans, single or double rooms, etc). If you are interested in this facility you should contact Wedgemere Healthcare directly for exact pricing and what options are available for you or your loved one's personal 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.
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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:
Total Licensed Nursing Hours (Registered Nurses + Licensed Practical Nurses + Licensed Vocational Nurses) averages 1.45 hours per day per resident (the national average is 1.4 hours).
Additionally, a Physical Therapist (PT) is available an average of 0.6 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.
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: 2 stars 
Health Inspection Rating: 2 stars
Staff Rating: 3 stars 
Quality Measures Rating: 3 stars
Registered Nurses Rating: 3 stars
Long Term Stay Rating: 4 stars 
Short Term Stay Rating: 1 stars 
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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 73.7 residents compared to the MA average of 82.64 and a National average of 86.4.
This results in a 78.4% 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:
2 stars compared to the MA average of 3.36 and a National average of 3.32. - Health Inspection Rating:
2 stars compared to the MA average of 2.76 and a National average of 2.77. - Staffing Rating:
3 stars compared to the MA average of 3.42 and a National average of 3.14. - Quality Measures Rating:
3 stars compared to the MA average of 3.74 and a National average of 3.62. - RN Only Rating:
3 stars compared to the MA average of 3.47 and a National average of 3.15. - Long Term Stay Rating:
4 stars compared to the MA average of 3.81 and a National average of 3.33. - Short Term Stay Rating:
4 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 2.57 for Wedgemere Healthcare versus the MA average of 3.40 and a national average of 3.20.
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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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