DEXTER HOUSE HEALTHCARE
120 MAIN STREET, Malden, MA 02148
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How DEXTER HOUSE HEALTHCARE Compares
DEXTER HOUSE HEALTHCARE is a 130-bed for-profit nursing facility in Malden, Massachusetts. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Massachusetts average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (6.1%) is above the Massachusetts average of 4.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 130 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 73% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Massachusetts average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 19.3% — better than the Massachusetts average of 21.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.3% — better than the Massachusetts average of 3.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.1% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 4.2% (43% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.7% — better than the Massachusetts average of 25.7%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Massachusetts averages across 341 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask DEXTER HOUSE HEALTHCARE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing DEXTER HOUSE HEALTHCARE with other nursing homes in Malden.
What keeps DEXTER HOUSE HEALTHCARE's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is DEXTER HOUSE HEALTHCARE doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 6.1% here versus 4.2% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help DEXTER HOUSE HEALTHCARE keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 21.7% here versus 25.7% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at DEXTER HOUSE HEALTHCARE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at DEXTER HOUSE HEALTHCARE?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Malden
Malden 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 Malden.
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