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EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Norton earns deficiency-free status

EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Norton earned deficiency-free status after its annual inspection by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health

EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Norton earned deficiency-free status after its annual inspection by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. The department conducts unannounced, annual surveys of all skilled nursing facilities in Massachusetts to assess compliance with state standards of care.

Surveyors evaluated EPOCH’s compliance with Federal standards including quality of life, safety, cleanliness, food services, administration effectiveness, nursing care, protection of resident rights, activity programs and other measures. The community met or exceeded Federal standards in every category.

A deficiency-free ranking is a testament to the high standards of service and care provided for the seniors residing at EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Norton. These surveys are a useful tool for prospective and current residents, their families, and health care practitioners to make informed choices about the quality of a skilled nursing facility.

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For more information, please call 508-285-7745. EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Norton is located at 184 Mansfield Ave.

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