Map showing the location of THE GUARDIAN CENTER in BROCKTON, Massachusetts
888 NORTH MAIN STREET, BROCKTON, MA, 02301

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
1/5Much below averageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • MassachusettsLowest tier among peers338 rated homes · average 3.0★
  • Plymouth CountyLowest tier among peers27 rated homes · average 3.3★
  • United StatesLowest tier among peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point2★−0.9 vs MA avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star4★+1.1 vs MA avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star1★−2.3 vs MA avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles2★Above only 18% of peersMA avg2.9★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover4★Above 67% of peersMA avg2.9★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments1★Lowest tier among peersMA avg3.3★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff3.58hrsAbove only 31% of peersMA avg3.86Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only1.01hrsTop 8%MA avg0.65Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better39%Above 51% of peersMA avg39%RN turnover36%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$0Above 54% of peersMA avg$39,993Fines · denials0 · 0
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
61citations
4inspection dates
3actual harm (G–I)
0immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Dec 10, 2025most recent

Citations by monthNov 2022 – Dec 2025

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Dec 10, 20252 citationsCycle 1worst D · no actual harm
  1. F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jan 12, 2026
  2. F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jan 12, 2026
Apr 30, 20257 citationsCycle 1worst F · no actual harm
  1. F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyAdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Jun 3, 2025
  2. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Jun 3, 2025
  3. F551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jun 3, 2025
  4. F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Jun 3, 2025
  5. F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 3, 2025
  6. F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jun 3, 2025
  7. F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Jun 3, 2025
Apr 23, 20247 citationsCycle 2worst E · no actual harm
  1. F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected May 22, 2024
  2. F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected May 22, 2024
  3. F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected May 22, 2024
  4. F848Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.AdministrationB · patternCorrected May 22, 2024
  5. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected May 22, 2024
  6. F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected May 22, 2024
  7. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected May 22, 2024
Nov 10, 202245 citationsCycle 3worst H · actual harm
  1. F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedResident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2023
  2. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Feb 21, 2023
  3. F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Dec 21, 2022
  4. F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Feb 21, 2023
  5. F675Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.Quality of Life and CareH · patternCorrected Dec 21, 2022
  6. F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Dec 21, 2022
  7. F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Dec 21, 2022
  8. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Dec 21, 2022
  9. F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Dec 21, 2022
  10. F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2023
  11. F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2023
  12. F711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2023
  13. F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Dec 21, 2022
  14. F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Dec 21, 2022
  15. F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Dec 21, 2022
  16. F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Dec 21, 2022
  17. F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Dec 21, 2022
  18. F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Feb 21, 2023
  19. F790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2023
  20. F825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Dec 21, 2022
  21. F838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Dec 21, 2022
  22. F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2023
  23. F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Dec 21, 2022
  24. F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Dec 21, 2022
  25. F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Dec 21, 2022
  26. F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyAdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Dec 21, 2022
  27. F886Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Dec 21, 2022
  28. F888Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19Infection ControlF · widespreadCorrected Dec 21, 2022
  29. Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Dec 21, 2022
  30. F946Provide training in compliance and ethics.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Dec 21, 2022
  31. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Dec 21, 2022
  32. Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Dec 21, 2022
  33. Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Dec 21, 2022
  34. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Dec 21, 2022
  35. F551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Dec 21, 2022
  36. F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Dec 21, 2022
  37. F565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Dec 21, 2022
  38. F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Dec 21, 2022
  39. F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2023
  40. F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Resident RightsB · patternCorrected Dec 21, 2022
  41. F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Dec 21, 2022
  42. F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2023
  43. F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2023
  44. F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Feb 23, 2023
  45. F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Dec 21, 2022

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined3.58hrsAbove only 31% of peers−0.28 vs MA avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only1.01hrsTop 8%+0.36 vs MA avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.55hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours2.02hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays2.96hrs
  • Massachusetts average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better39%Above 51% of peersMA avg 39%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only36%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year0Stable leadership
  • Occupancy123 certified beds · ~107 residents a day87%Above 58% of peersMA avg 81%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $0In fines
  • 0Fines
  • 0Payment denials
  • $39,993MA avg in fines
Above 54% of peersFewer fines than 54% of rated homes in Massachusetts

Actions on record

No fines or payment denialsNothing on record in the current reporting window. Massachusetts facilities average 0.9 penalties.

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Best Care Services10 facilities in the chain1.9★ chain average
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Urban
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Direct owners (5%+)
  • Cksst Holding Company LLC
Indirect owners (5%+)
  • Yaakov Chapler
  • Moshe Steinberg
General Partnership Interest
  • Yaakov Chapler
  • Moshe Steinberg
Operational or managerial control
  • Twomagnets LLC
  • Sami Al-Madi
  • Bahige Asaker
  • Yaakov Chapler
  • Moshe Steinberg
  • Nancy Zraizaa G

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 225382 · 888 NORTH MAIN STREET, BROCKTON, MA, 02301.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in Massachusetts and Plymouth County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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