BETHANY SKILLED NURSING FACILITY – FRAMINGHAM, MA

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility

97 BETHANY ROAD, Framingham, MA 1701
(508) 872-6750
169 beds
All Framingham facilities
5.0*
Overall
5.0*
Health Inspection
5.0*
Quality Care
5.0*
Staffing
89.87
Score /100
#574
National Rank

#574
of 14703 facilities
National
96.1% position
#10
of 341 in MA
State Rank
#4
of 72 in Middlesex
County Rank
#1
of 5 in Framingham
City Rank
#1
of 4 in ZIP 1701
ZIP Rank






About Bethany Skilled Nursing FacilityBethany Skilled Nursing Facility is located at 97 Bethany Road, Framingham, MA, reachable at (508) 872-6750. This Non profit – Corporation facility operates 169.0 certified beds and serves an average of 77 residents per day. Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1991-05-01. Notably, Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility has maintained a perfect 5-star overall rating for all five years from 2022 to 2026, placing it among the top-performing facilities in MA.
Facility

Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility

Address

97 Bethany Road, Framingham, MA 1701

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 169 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: Non profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Both
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Excellent (5★) overall rating
Health Inspection
✅ Excellent (5★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Excellent (5★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Excellent (5★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 6 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
➡️ Stable over 5 years
89.87
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#574 of 14703 nationally – #10 of 341 in Massachusetts

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility is a strong choice for families in the Framingham, MA area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

5 / 5
Health Inspection

5 / 5
Staffing Rating

5 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightBethany Skilled Nursing Facility currently provides 4 hours 59 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1 hour 5 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 5 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 50.0% — above the national average of ~35%.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 59 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 46 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours1 hour 8 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours1 hour 5 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours5 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours4 hours 24 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours43 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $9,318. One substantiated complaint was recorded across the 5-year period.
Number of Fines (current period) 1
Total Fines Amount $9318.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 1
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 11.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#574
of 14,703
National
Top 5%
#10
of 341
MA State
Top 5% in MA
#4
of 72
️ Middlesex County
#4 of 72
#1
of 5
️ Framingham
Best in city
#1
of 4
ZIP 1701
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility ranks 574th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 89.9/100), placing it in the top 5% nationwide. Within MA, it ranks 10th out of 341 nursing homes. In Framingham, it ranks 1st out of 5 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 4. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #1,235 nationally and RN hours rank #1,595 nationally (#21 in MA).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank MA State Rank Note
2022 4.53 #2,069 / 14,703 #34 / 341 Top 25%
2023 5.24 #824 / 14,703 #13 / 341 Top 10%
2024 5.78 #456 / 14,703 #7 / 341 Top 5%
2025 4.59 #2,066 / 14,703 #35 / 341 Top 25%
2026 4.99 #1,235 / 14,703 #21 / 341 Top 10%

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank MA State Rank Note
2022 0.93 #2,553 / 14,703 #47 / 341 Top 25%
2023 0.86 #2,773 / 14,703 #57 / 341 Top 25%
2024 0.77 #3,584 / 14,703 #83 / 341 Top 25%
2025 0.87 #2,793 / 14,703 #48 / 341 Top 25%
2026 1.08 #1,595 / 14,703 #21 / 341 Top 25%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1991-05-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (508) 872-6750 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (5★), Staffing (5★), and Quality of Resident Care (5★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 89.9/100, placing it #574 of 14703 facilities nationally and #10 of 341 in Massachusetts. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility receives a reported average of 4 hours 59 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 1 hour 5 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 8 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 46 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 4 hours 24 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 5 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 50.0%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

In the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $9,318. One substantiated complaint was recorded across the 5-year period. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $9,318, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 1. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 11.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility ranks 574th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 89.9/100), placing it in the top 5% nationwide. Within MA, it ranks 10th out of 341 nursing homes. In Framingham, it ranks 1st out of 5 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 4. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #1,235 nationally and RN hours rank #1,595 nationally (#21 in MA). Our composite quality score of 89.9/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Framingham, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/massachusetts/framingham/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

97 BETHANY ROAD, Framingham, MA 1701
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TEL
LLC
Legal Name

BETHANY HEALTH CARE CENTER INC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 169
Average Residents / Day 77 (46% occupancy)
Ownership Type Non profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Middlesex County, MA
City Framingham, MA
ZIP Code 1701
Approved Since May 1, 1991
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 225535
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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