SHREWSBURY REHABILITATION AND NURSING AT SOUTHGATE
40 JULIO DRIVE, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
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 SHREWSBURY REHABILITATION AND NURSING AT SOUTHGATE Compares
SHREWSBURY REHABILITATION AND NURSING AT SOUTHGATE is a 99-bed for-profit nursing facility in Shrewsbury, 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 quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.1%) is below the Massachusetts average of 4.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 99 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Massachusetts average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.8% — better than the Massachusetts average of 21.4% (31% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.8% — better than the Massachusetts average of 3.4% (48% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.1% — better than the Massachusetts average of 4.2% (49% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.3% — 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 SHREWSBURY REHABILITATION AND NURSING AT SOUTHGATE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SHREWSBURY REHABILITATION AND NURSING AT SOUTHGATE with other nursing homes in Shrewsbury.
How is SHREWSBURY REHABILITATION AND NURSING AT SOUTHGATE addressing its staffing levels 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 SHREWSBURY REHABILITATION AND NURSING AT SOUTHGATE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 14.8% here versus 21.4% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help SHREWSBURY REHABILITATION AND NURSING AT SOUTHGATE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.8% here versus 3.4% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does SHREWSBURY REHABILITATION AND NURSING AT SOUTHGATE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 99 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SHREWSBURY REHABILITATION AND NURSING AT SOUTHGATE?
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 SHREWSBURY REHABILITATION AND NURSING AT SOUTHGATE?
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 Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury.
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