NEVILLE CENTER AT FRESH POND FOR NURSING & REHAB
640 CONCORD AVENUE, Cambridge, MA 02138
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 NEVILLE CENTER AT FRESH POND FOR NURSING & REHAB Compares
NEVILLE CENTER AT FRESH POND FOR NURSING & REHAB is a 112-bed nonprofit 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, rated 4 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (16.1%) is below the Massachusetts average of 21.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 112 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 87% 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: 16.1% — better than the Massachusetts average of 21.3%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.5% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 3.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.1% — better than the Massachusetts average of 4.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.4% — 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 NEVILLE CENTER AT FRESH POND FOR NURSING & REHAB
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing NEVILLE CENTER AT FRESH POND FOR NURSING & REHAB with other nursing homes in Cambridge.
What keeps NEVILLE CENTER AT FRESH POND FOR NURSING & REHAB'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 NEVILLE CENTER AT FRESH POND FOR NURSING & REHAB keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 16.1% here versus 21.3% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at NEVILLE CENTER AT FRESH POND FOR NURSING & REHAB?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains NEVILLE CENTER AT FRESH POND FOR NURSING & REHAB'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.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at NEVILLE CENTER AT FRESH POND FOR NURSING & REHAB?
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 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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