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B
Good

THE GUARDIAN CENTER

888 NORTH MAIN STREET · BROCKTON, MA 02301

5085876556 · For profit - Limited Liability company

123 beds107.4 residents234 staff
CMS Five-Star Ratings
Overall
★★★★★
Staffing
★★★★★
Quality
★★★★★
Inspections
★★★★★
Staffing Grades
B
Good
Total Staff
A+
Excellent
RN Staff
B
Good
Overall
✓CMS Benchmark(≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✓RN Recommendation(≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✗Research Standard(≥ 4.10 HPRD)
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What This Means in Plain English

THE GUARDIAN CENTER receives an overall staffing grade of B (Good). With 3.5817 total nurse hours per resident per day, this facility meets the CMS staffing benchmark and has adequate registered nurse (RN) coverage. It is 0.31 HPRD below the national average.

Weekend staffing decreases noticeably — dropping 22.72% compared to weekdays. The facility has low agency staff usage (7.94% of hours), suggesting a mostly permanent workforce.

Staffing levels have remained relatively stable over recent quarters.

🔍 Areas of Concern (0)

No significant concerns identified for this quarter.

✨ Strengths (3)

✅Meets the CMS staffing benchmark (≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✅Meets the research-recommended RN staffing level (≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✅No days with zero registered nurse hours this quarter
Total Nurse HPRD
3.5817hrs/resident/day▼ 0.31
CMS benchmark: 3.48
RN HPRD
1.0074hrs/resident/day▲ 0.32
Recommended: 0.75
Weekend Drop-off
22.72%
3.8275 weekday → 2.9579 weekend
⚠ Significant weekend reduction
Agency Staff
7.94%
23.89% of RN hours from contractors
Days with Zero RN
0days this quarter
4+ days = auto 1-star
CNA HPRD
2.0223hrs/resident/day
Direct care aides
LPN HPRD
0.552hrs/resident/day
Licensed practical nurses
Consistency
0.4106std dev
Lower = more predictable

HPRD Over Time

Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, by quarter

Total HPRD (shaded area)RN HPRDCMS Benchmark (3.48) — staffing standardResearch Standard (4.10) — recommended level

How Does This Facility Compare?

Compared to county, state, and national averages for total nurse HPRD

vs. Plymouth County Average-0.09 HPRD
3.67
03.58 HPRD
vs. Massachusetts State Average-0.29 HPRD
3.87
03.58 HPRD
vs. National Average-0.31 HPRD
3.90
03.58 HPRD
■ Colored bar = this facility · | Black line = average · Based on 2025Q3 data

Nearby Facilities

Compare with other nursing homes in the area

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THE GUARDIAN CENTER ★
BROCKTON · This facility
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B
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ALLIANCE HEALTH AT WEST ACRES
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1.8 mi
D
3.63910.2866★★★★☆
BLUE HILLS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
STOUGHTON
2.3 mi
C
3.34410.5743★★★☆☆
CHAMPION REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
BROCKTON
2.6 mi
D
3.27590.3286★★★☆☆
ST JOSEPH MANOR HEALTH CARE INC
BROCKTON
2.7 mi
B
3.7840.6319★★★☆☆
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4 mi
C
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Inspection History & Penalties

Health inspection results from state surveys — most recent first

4
Inspections
61
Total Deficiencies
$0
Fines Assessed
Dec 10, 2025Health
2 deficiencies cited
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Apr 30, 2025Health
7 deficiencies cited
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Apr 23, 2024Health
7 deficiencies cited
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Nov 10, 2022Health
45 deficiencies cited· Includes actual harm
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CMS Severity Scale
A–C: No Harm / PotentialD–F: No Harm but ConcernG–H: Actual HarmI–L: Immediate Jeopardy

Source: CMS Staffing & Quality Data — 2025Q3 · data.cms.gov

Staffing grades are based on CMS-published thresholds and research recommendations. CMS is not affiliated with and does not endorse this website.