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Park Avenue Health Center

146 PARK AVENUE, ARLINGTON, MA, 02174

(781) 648-9530

89 licensed beds

CMS rates Park Avenue Health Center 1 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 44 citations across 11 inspections in the last three years, with $46,099 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

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Arlington, MA 02174

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity

CMS facility ID

225584

Care type

Nursing home

County

Middlesex

Facility name

Park Avenue Health Center

Street address

146 PARK AVENUE

City / state / ZIP

Arlington, MA 02174

Phone

(781) 648-9530

About this facility — Park Avenue Health Center

Park Avenue Health Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Arlington, Massachusetts. It is licensed for 89 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in Massachusetts (123 beds).

It is one of 5 senior care facilities in Arlington and 341 skilled nursing facilities across Massachusetts. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Best Care Services, a group of 10 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Park Avenue Health Center 44 times across 11 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $46,099 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

Best Care Services

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Bonadio & Co Llp

Additional disclosable party — since 2022

Caregigs Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2014

Chapler, Yaakov

Indirect owner · Operational control · Partner — since 2021

Coral Trust

Indirect owner · Trustee — since 2021

Farkas, Jennifer

Owner of a disclosable party — since 2025

Gibber, Eliezer

Owner of a disclosable party — since 2025

Jff Trust

Indirect owner · Trustee — since 2021

Labelle, Gerald

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Noe, Cherie

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2014

Park Avenue Snf Operations Holdings Llc

Direct owner — since 2021

Reliant Rehabilitation Holdings Inc

Additional disclosable party — since 2022

Steinberg, Moshe

Operational control · Partner — since 2021

Sugar Pa Trust

Indirect owner · Trustee — since 2021

Twomagnets Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2022

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

1993-07-01

CMS overall rating

1 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

8 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$46,099 total

Last standard inspection

2025-12-03

Nurse staffing

3.6 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$500 per day (≈ $15,200/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

68% Medicaid · 12% Medicare · 20% private/other

Occupancy

91% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

2% above the MA median of $489/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-06-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0656

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2026-07-01

F-0689

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2026-07-01

2025-12-03Health inspection6 citations

F-0607

D · No harm found

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2025-12-29

F-0657

D · No harm found

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2025-12-29

F-0677

D · No harm found

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2025-12-29

F-0693

D · No harm found

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Corrected 2025-12-29

F-0808

D · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Corrected 2025-12-29

F-0842

E · No harm found

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-12-29

9 earlier / fire-safety inspections (36 citations)

2025-08-28Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0726

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Corrected 2025-09-23

2025-04-29Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0689

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-04-17

2025-03-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0842

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-04-15

2024-11-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0689

J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-11-21

2024-10-18Health inspection14 citations

F-0552

D · No harm found

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Corrected 2024-11-13

F-0584

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2024-11-13

F-0585

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Corrected 2024-11-13

F-0604

D · No harm found

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2024-11-13

F-0609

D · No harm found

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-11-13

F-0610

D · No harm found

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-11-13

F-0641

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2024-11-13

F-0684

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-11-13

F-0686

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-11-13

F-0695

D · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-11-13

F-0699

D · No harm found

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Corrected 2024-11-13

F-0756

D · No harm found

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2024-11-13

F-0760

D · No harm found

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2024-11-13

F-0812

E · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-11-13

2023-10-11Health inspection6 citations

F-0600

J · Immediate jeopardy

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2023-10-17

F-0658

J · Immediate jeopardy

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2023-10-17

F-0677

D · No harm found

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2023-10-17

F-0686

J · Immediate jeopardy

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2023-10-17

F-0842

D · No harm found

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2023-10-17

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-10-17

2025-12-03Fire-safety inspection3 citations

K-0324

F · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2026-02-12

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2026-02-12

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2026-02-12

2024-10-18Fire-safety inspection6 citations

K-0324

D · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-11-15

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-11-20

K-0353

E · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-11-20

K-0372

E · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2024-11-11

K-0521

F · No harm found

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2024-12-27

K-0712

E · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-11-20

2023-10-11Fire-safety inspection3 citations

K-0211

C · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2023-11-09

K-0291

D · No harm found

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2023-11-09

K-0521

D · No harm found

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2023-11-09

Federal penalties

2026-06-22Fine$16,350

2025-04-29Fine$12,948

2024-11-07Fine$16,801

Total fines$46,099

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 225584.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Massachusetts.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 62% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 36

Federal fines, 3 years

$46,099

More than 80% of nursing homes in the state

State median: $0

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

3.6

Higher than 27% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 3.7

Nursing staff turnover, annual

39%

Higher than 56% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 36%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Massachusetts average on 7 and worse on 8. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	38.2%	15.8%	13.5%	Worse than state
Lose too much weight	4.1%	5.0%	5.1%	Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.2%	0.7%	0.7%	Better than state
With a urinary tract infection	0.8%	1.7%	1.5%	Better than state
Have depressive symptoms	6.1%	17.4%	13.5%	Better than state
Were physically restrained	1.1%	0.1%	0.1%	Worse than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	4.8%	3.4%	3.2%	Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	91.5%	92.9%	93.7%	Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened	19.6%	13.9%	12.7%	Worse than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	19.9%	19.5%	19.5%	Near state average
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	93.5%	95.3%	Near state average
With pressure ulcers	3.9%	4.2%	4.5%	Near state average
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	30.6%	20.4%	18.3%	Worse than state
Received an antipsychotic medication	11.9%	21.5%	15.4%	Better than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.50	1.84	1.81	Worse than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.06	1.45	1.69	Worse than state

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	84.9%	78.9%	82.3%	Near state average
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	1.5%	1.4%	1.5%	Near state average
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	93.7%	78.1%	80.1%	Better than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	13.8%	25.7%	23.4%	Better than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit	14.1%	11.8%	11.8%	Worse than state

Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

F-0689 3 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F-0842 3 inspections. Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F-0677 2 inspections. Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
K-0324 2 inspections. Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
K-0353 2 inspections. Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
K-0712 2 inspections. Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Massachusetts

Licensing: Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Division of Health Care Facility Licensure and Certification
File a complaint: 800-462-5540 · Online
Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 617-222-7495. A free advocate for residents and families.
Adult Protective Services: 800-922-2275. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

Winchester Hospital, about 3.7 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Mount Auburn Hospital, about 4.5 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Cambridge Health Alliance, about 5.4 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Care One At Lexington, Lexington, about 1.0 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Winchester Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Winchester, about 2.2 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Aberjona Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Winchester, about 2.2 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Meadow Green Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Waltham, about 2.4 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Sancta Maria Nursing Facility, Cambridge, about 2.9 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.

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