Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
OAKHILL HEALTHCARE
MIDDLEBORO, MA · 123 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey January 6, 2026
CMS Certification Number 225145 · first certified November 1967
Ownership
Operated by NEXT STEP HEALTHCARE · For profit - Limited Liability company
- Ownership changed September 1, 2017 (change of ownership)from GGNSC MIDDLEBORO LLC
Position within MA
6 citations — more than 27% of the 341 certified nursing homes in MA. Compared within MA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 0 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 3. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens January 2027 — about 3 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was January 2026. Facilities in MA are typically surveyed 12–15 months after the last one (median 13), measured over 556 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
6 of the 6 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags — every citation here is about the program, not the building. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
6 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 6 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0584 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.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in MA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the MA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 6 |
| Median facility in MA | 11 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| August 9, 2023 | 2 |
| November 6, 2024 | 4 |
| January 6, 2026 | 0 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | 2 | 2024-11-06 |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 2 | 2024-11-06 |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | 1 | 2024-11-06 |
| E-0020 | Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | 1 | 2024-11-06 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 6
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 6 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
November 6, 2024 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 10, 2025) |
| E-0020 | Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 10, 2025) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 17, 2024) |
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 10, 2025) |
August 9, 2023 — 2 citations
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.