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Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
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Countryside Health Care of Milford
Countryside Drive, Milford, MA 01757 · Worcester County
93
ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 92% full (100 of 109 beds occupied on an average day).
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
One of Milford's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Countryside Health Care of Milford is a government-owned skilled nursing facility in Milford, MA, with 109 certified beds and an average of about 100 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.56 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.55 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 31.5%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 2 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $9,770 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.56 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Milford for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 109
- Avg. residents/day
- 100
- Ownership
- Government - City
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 225463
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $13,310–$16,580/mo (median $14,540) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Worcester prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 4.56
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.55
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 31.5%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 2
- Federal fines
- 1 ($9,770)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2026-02-02
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (16 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-02-02Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2026-02-02Severity B — minimalResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
2024-11-20Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…
2024-11-20Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
2024-11-20Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2024-11-20Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2024-11-20Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
2024-11-20Severity B — minimalResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-12 | Fine | $9,770 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Occupational therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Daily activities & events
Location
Countryside Drive, Milford, MA
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Countryside Health Care of Milford
How much does Countryside Health Care of Milford cost?
Countryside Health Care of Milford does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Milford, MA area typically runs $13,310–$16,580 per month (median $14,540, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Countryside Health Care of Milford's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Countryside Health Care of Milford 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Countryside Health Care of Milford?
Staff provide about 4.56 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 31.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Countryside Health Care of Milford?
Countryside Health Care of Milford has 16 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-02-02). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Countryside Health Care of Milford have availability?
Typically 92% full (100 of 109 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Countryside Health Care of Milford offer?
Countryside Health Care of Milford in Milford, MA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 109 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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