JOHN SCOTT HOUSE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
233 MIDDLE STREET, Braintree, MA 02184
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
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How JOHN SCOTT HOUSE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER Compares
JOHN SCOTT HOUSE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER is a 138-bed for-profit nursing facility in Braintree, Massachusetts. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.8%) is below the Massachusetts average of 3.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 138 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 82% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Braintree, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. Massachusetts average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.3% — better than the Massachusetts average of 21.3%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.8% — better than the Massachusetts average of 3.5% (76% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.7% — better than the Massachusetts average of 4.3% (61% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 29.1% — worse 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 JOHN SCOTT HOUSE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing JOHN SCOTT HOUSE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER with other nursing homes in Braintree.
What keeps JOHN SCOTT HOUSE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help JOHN SCOTT HOUSE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 16.3% here versus 21.3% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help JOHN SCOTT HOUSE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.8% here versus 3.5% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at JOHN SCOTT HOUSE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains JOHN SCOTT HOUSE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER's rating advantage in Braintree?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.8 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at JOHN SCOTT HOUSE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER?
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 Braintree
Braintree sits in Norfolk County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.8% 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+
- 118,569 (16.8%)
- Median age
- 40.9 years
- Median household income
- $105,320
- Median home value
- $491,000
Demographics for Norfolk County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Braintree.
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