SAUGUS CENTER
266 LINCOLN AVENUE, Saugus, MA 01906
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How SAUGUS CENTER Compares
SAUGUS CENTER is a 80-bed for-profit nursing facility in Saugus, Massachusetts. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.3%) is above the Massachusetts average of 3.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 80 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 88% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Saugus, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Massachusetts average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 23.6% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 21.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 5.3% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 3.4% (53% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.4% — better than the Massachusetts average of 4.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.2% — 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 SAUGUS CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SAUGUS CENTER with other nursing homes in Saugus.
How is SAUGUS CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is SAUGUS CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.3% here versus 3.4% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help SAUGUS CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.4% here versus 4.2% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SAUGUS CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does SAUGUS CENTER lag behind other Saugus options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at SAUGUS 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 Saugus
Saugus sits in Essex County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.1% 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+
- 134,580 (17.1%)
- Median age
- 40.9 years
- Median household income
- $82,225
- Median home value
- $436,600
Demographics for Essex County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Saugus.
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