Overlook Masonic Health Center
88 MASONIC HOME ROAD, Charlton, MA 01507
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
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 Overlook Masonic Health Center Compares
Overlook Masonic Health Center is a 181-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Charlton, Massachusetts. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.9%) is below the Massachusetts average of 4.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 181 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 60% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Massachusetts average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.3% — better than the Massachusetts average of 21.4% (33% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.3% — better than the Massachusetts average of 3.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.9% — better than the Massachusetts average of 4.2% (54% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.3% — 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 Overlook Masonic Health Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Overlook Masonic Health Center with other nursing homes in Charlton.
What keeps Overlook Masonic Health 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 Overlook Masonic Health Center keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 14.3% here versus 21.4% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Overlook Masonic Health Center keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 1.9% here versus 4.2% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Overlook Masonic Health Center's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 60% occupancy across 181 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Overlook Masonic Health Center?
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 Overlook Masonic Health 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 Charlton
Charlton sits in Worcester County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Massachusetts as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 129,519 (15.7%)
- Median age
- 40.2 years
- Median household income
- $77,155
- Median home value
- $295,300
Demographics for Worcester County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Charlton.
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