WHITTIER BRADFORD TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT
Inspected within the last 6 months. Data reflects current conditions.
Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit has a Trust Grade of B+, which means it is above average and recommended for families considering options. It ranks #59 out of 338 facilities in Massachusetts, placing it in the top half, and #5 out of 44 in Essex County, indicating only four local options are better. The facility is stable with no recorded issues since this is its first inspection. Staffing is rated 4 out of 5, but a turnover rate of 71% is concerning as it is significantly higher than the state average of 39%. On a positive note, there have been no fines, suggesting compliance with regulations, and the facility has more RN coverage than 87% of other facilities in the state, which is excellent for ensuring residents' needs are met. Overall, while the facility shows strong performance in quality metrics and compliance, the high staff turnover may raise concerns about continuity of care.
- Trust Score
- B+
- In Massachusetts
- #59/338
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Too New
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 71% turnover. Very high, 23 points above average. Constant new faces learning your loved one's needs.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Massachusetts facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 87 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than 97% of Massachusetts nursing homes. RNs are the most trained staff who catch health problems before they become serious.
- Violations ✓ Good
- No deficiencies on record. Exceptional compliance history. Very rare.
The Good
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4-Star Staffing Rating · Above-average nurse staffing levels
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4-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
25pts above Massachusetts avg (46%)
Frequent staff changes - ask about care continuity
23 points above Massachusetts average of 48%
The Ugly 0 deficiencies on record
Clean Inspection Record
This facility has zero deficiencies on record - the average nursing home has 7. Only 1% of facilities nationally achieve a completely clean inspection record.
Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Why is there high staff turnover? How do you retain staff?"
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade B+ (80/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Massachusetts.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Massachusetts facilities.
- • No deficiencies on record. Exceptional compliance history. Very rare.
- • 71% turnover. Very high, 23 points above average. Constant new faces learning your loved one's needs.
About This Facility
What is Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns WHITTIER BRADFORD TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Massachusetts, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit Staffed?
CMS rates WHITTIER BRADFORD TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT's staffing level at 4 out of 5 stars, which is above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 71%, which is 25 percentage points above the Massachusetts average of 46%. High turnover can affect care consistency as new staff learn residents' individual needs. RN turnover specifically is 67%, which is notably high. RNs provide skilled clinical oversight, so turnover in this role can affect medical care quality.
What Have Inspectors Found at Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit?
Based on CMS data, WHITTIER BRADFORD TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT has no deficiency citations on record during the current review period. This is relatively uncommon - most facilities receive at least some citations during routine inspections.
Who Owns and Operates Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit?
WHITTIER BRADFORD TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 20 certified beds and approximately 18 residents (about 90% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in BRADFORD, Massachusetts.
How Does Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit Compare to Other Massachusetts Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Massachusetts, WHITTIER BRADFORD TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 2.9, staff turnover (71%) is significantly higher than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "How do you ensure continuity of care given staff turnover, and what is your staff retention strategy?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?" These questions are particularly relevant given the facility's high staff turnover rate.
Is Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, WHITTIER BRADFORD TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Massachusetts. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit Stick Around?
Staff turnover at WHITTIER BRADFORD TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT is high. At 71%, the facility is 25 percentage points above the Massachusetts average of 46%. Registered Nurse turnover is particularly concerning at 67%. RNs handle complex medical decisions and coordinate care — frequent RN changes can directly impact care quality. High turnover means new staff may not know residents' individual needs, medications, or preferences. It can also be disorienting for residents, especially those with dementia who rely on familiar faces. Families should ask: What is causing the turnover? What retention programs are in place? How do you ensure care continuity during staff transitions?
Was Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit Ever Fined?
WHITTIER BRADFORD TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit on Any Federal Watch List?
WHITTIER BRADFORD TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.