CAMBRIDGE REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER
8 DANA STREET, Cambridge, MA 02138
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How CAMBRIDGE REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER Compares
CAMBRIDGE REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER is a 83-bed for-profit nursing facility in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (6.1%) is above the Massachusetts average of 3.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 83 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Cambridge, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Massachusetts average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 19.4% — better than the Massachusetts average of 21.3%.
- Falls with major injury: 6.1% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 3.5% (77% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.7% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 4.3% (31% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.1% — better than the Massachusetts average of 25.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Massachusetts averages across 341 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CAMBRIDGE REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CAMBRIDGE REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER with other nursing homes in Cambridge.
How is CAMBRIDGE REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is CAMBRIDGE REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.1% here versus 3.5% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is CAMBRIDGE REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 5.7% here versus 4.3% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does CAMBRIDGE REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 83 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CAMBRIDGE REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains CAMBRIDGE REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER's rating advantage in Cambridge?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Cambridge
Cambridge sits in Middlesex County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Massachusetts as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 245,533 (15.3%)
- Median age
- 38.5 years
- Median household income
- $106,202
- Median home value
- $540,300
Demographics for Middlesex County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Cambridge.
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