Sancta Maria Nursing Facility
799 CONCORD AVENUE, Cambridge, MA 02138
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Sancta Maria Nursing Facility Compares
Sancta Maria Nursing Facility is a 141-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts average of 3.1 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (11.5%) is below the Massachusetts average of 21.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 141 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% 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: 11.5% — better than the Massachusetts average of 21.3% (46% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.0% — better than the Massachusetts average of 3.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.7% — better than the Massachusetts average of 4.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 31.8% — 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 Sancta Maria Nursing Facility
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Sancta Maria Nursing Facility with other nursing homes in Cambridge.
How is Sancta Maria Nursing Facility addressing its health inspections 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 practices help Sancta Maria Nursing Facility keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.5% here versus 21.3% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Sancta Maria Nursing Facility doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 31.8% here versus 25.8% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Sancta Maria Nursing Facility?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Sancta Maria Nursing Facility lag behind other Cambridge options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.0 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Sancta Maria Nursing Facility?
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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