SOMERSET RIDGE CENTER
455 BRAYTON AVENUE, Somerset, MA 02726
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How SOMERSET RIDGE CENTER Compares
SOMERSET RIDGE CENTER is a 135-bed for-profit nursing facility in Somerset, 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 (4 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. 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 135 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 97% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Somerset, the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Massachusetts average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.8% — better than the Massachusetts average of 21.4% (50% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 5.3% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 3.4% (53% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.4% — better than the Massachusetts average of 4.2% (44% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.8% — worse 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 SOMERSET RIDGE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SOMERSET RIDGE CENTER with other nursing homes in Somerset.
How is SOMERSET RIDGE CENTER 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 SOMERSET RIDGE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.8% here versus 21.4% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is SOMERSET RIDGE 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.
How does SOMERSET RIDGE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 97% occupancy across 135 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SOMERSET RIDGE 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 SOMERSET RIDGE 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 Somerset
Somerset sits in Bristol County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.0% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Massachusetts as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 95,498 (17.0%)
- Median age
- 41.0 years
- Median household income
- $71,450
- Median home value
- $317,800
Demographics for Bristol County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Somerset.
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