About Somerset Ridge CenterSomerset Ridge Center is located at 455 Brayton Avenue, Somerset, MA, reachable at (508) 679-2240. This For profit – Limited Liability company facility operates 135.0 certified beds and serves an average of 123 residents per day. It is part of the Best Care Services network (10 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1999-01-20. The facility currently holds a above average (4-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
#9047 of 14703 nationally – #205 of 341 in Massachusetts
Who Is This Facility Best For?
Somerset Ridge Center is a strong choice for families in the Somerset, MA area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. It is particularly well-suited for long-term residents based on its Quality Measure scores. Families prioritizing high RN coverage should discuss staffing schedules directly with the facility, as registered nurse hours have trended downward in recent years.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★4 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★4 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★2 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★3 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★4 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★2 / 5
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightSomerset Ridge Center currently provides 3 hours 35 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 23 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 2 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. RN hours per resident have declined from 49 min/day (2022) to 23 min/day (2026) — a trend families should be aware of. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 55.2%, which can affect care continuity.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 12 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours19 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 2 fine(s) totaling $338,900. 9 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. There were 1 Medicare payment denial(s) in the current period.
Nationally, Somerset Ridge Center ranks 9047th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 68.3/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within MA, it ranks 205th out of 341 nursing homes. In Somerset, it ranks 2nd out of 2 facilities. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #8,224 nationally and RN hours rank #11,341 nationally (#298 in MA).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
MA State Rank
Note
2022
3.53
#7,631 / 14,703
#188 / 341
Below average
2023
2.89
#12,572 / 14,703
#309 / 341
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2024
3.64
#6,929 / 14,703
#169 / 341
Above average
2025
3.61
#7,775 / 14,703
#195 / 341
Below average
2026
3.59
#8,224 / 14,703
#221 / 341
Below average
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
MA State Rank
Note
2022
0.81
#3,677 / 14,703
#82 / 341
Above average
2023
0.36
#11,119 / 14,703
#305 / 341
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2024
0.31
#12,179 / 14,703
#318 / 341
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2025
0.50
#8,572 / 14,703
#228 / 341
Below average
2026
0.38
#11,341 / 14,703
#298 / 341
⚠️ Bottom 25%
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Somerset Ridge Center is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1999-01-20. 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) 679-2240 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Somerset Ridge Center holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (4★), Staffing (2★), and Quality of Resident Care (3★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 68.3/100, placing it #9047 of 14703 facilities nationally and #205 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 Somerset Ridge Center receives a reported average of 3 hours 35 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 23 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 5 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 8 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 12 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 2 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 55.2%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
In the current reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $338,900. 9 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. There were 1 Medicare payment denial(s) in the current period. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $338,900, and 1 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 3. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 35.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Somerset Ridge Center ranks 9047th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 68.3/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within MA, it ranks 205th out of 341 nursing homes. In Somerset, it ranks 2nd out of 2 facilities. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #8,224 nationally and RN hours rank #11,341 nationally (#298 in MA). Our composite quality score of 68.3/100 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 Somerset, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/massachusetts/somerset/
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.