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Facility profile · CCN 225668

Meadows Of Central Massachusetts (the)

51 federal citations on record , and 14 federal enforcement actions totaling $166,780.

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
51
Total citations
28
Last 3 years
3
Actual harm+
14
Federal penalties
$166,780
Total fines
2
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Quality of Care14 Care Planning11 Medication & Pharmacy7 Infection Control6 Resident Rights4

Most common F-tags at this facility

F6563 F6903 F8803 F7602 F6572

Citation history

51 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Oct 11, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Oct 11, 2024F761Ensure 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, compartments for controlled drugs.DStandard
Oct 11, 2024F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.EStandard
Oct 11, 2024F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DStandard
Oct 11, 2024F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.FStandard
Oct 11, 2024F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Oct 11, 2024F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DStandard
Oct 11, 2024F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard
Oct 11, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Oct 11, 2024F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.DStandard
Oct 11, 2024F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DStandard
Jul 19, 2023F909Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.EStandard
Jul 19, 2023F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.DStandard
Jul 19, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FStandard
Jul 19, 2023F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Jul 19, 2023F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.DStandard
Jul 19, 2023F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DStandard
Jul 19, 2023F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard
Jul 19, 2023F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.DStandard
Jul 19, 2023F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.EStandard
Jul 19, 2023F710Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.DStandard
Jul 19, 2023F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Jul 19, 2023F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.DStandard
Jul 19, 2023F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.GStandard
Jul 19, 2023F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.GStandard
Jul 19, 2023F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard
Jul 19, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Jul 19, 2023F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionDStandard
Mar 22, 2022F886Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.FStandard
Mar 22, 2022F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.DStandard
Mar 22, 2022F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FStandard
Mar 22, 2022F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.DStandard
Mar 22, 2022F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard
Mar 22, 2022F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.DStandard
Mar 22, 2022F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.DStandard
Mar 22, 2022F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Mar 22, 2022F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard
Mar 22, 2022F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
Mar 22, 2022F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.GStandard
Mar 22, 2022F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
Mar 22, 2022F661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.BStandard
Mar 22, 2022F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard
Mar 22, 2022F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Mar 22, 2022F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard
Mar 22, 2022F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.EStandard
Mar 22, 2022F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.DStandard
Mar 22, 2022F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.BStandard
Mar 22, 2022F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.FStandard
Mar 22, 2022F606Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.DStandard
Mar 22, 2022F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.DStandard
Mar 22, 2022F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.DStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 14 enforcement actions against this facility, including 14 civil money penalties totaling $166,780 .

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Feb 20, 2024Fine$4,938—
Feb 12, 2024Fine$4,938—
Jan 22, 2024Fine$14,814—
Jan 8, 2024Fine$4,938—
Jan 2, 2024Fine$4,587—
Dec 11, 2023Fine$13,762—
Nov 6, 2023Fine$4,587—
Oct 30, 2023Fine$4,587—
Oct 23, 2023Fine$4,587—
Oct 17, 2023Fine$4,587—
Oct 10, 2023Fine$4,587—
Oct 2, 2023Fine$4,235—
Sep 11, 2023Fine$10,586—
Jul 19, 2023Fine$81,047—
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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