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Facility profile · CCN 225147

Saugus Center

66 federal citations on record , including 4 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 2 federal enforcement actions totaling $65,946.

Special Focus Status 4 Immediate Jeopardy

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
66
Total citations
66
Last 3 years
6
Actual harm+
2
Federal penalties
$65,946
Total fines
1
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Quality of Care26 Resident Rights9 Care Planning9 Medication & Pharmacy5 Infection Control5

Most common F-tags at this facility

F6564 F6843 F6893 F6953 F8803

Citation history

66 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Jun 16, 2025F887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.EStandard
Jun 16, 2025F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.EStandard
Jun 16, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Jun 16, 2025F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.DStandard
Jun 16, 2025F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.JStandard
Jun 16, 2025F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.DStandard
Jun 16, 2025F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.DStandard
Jun 16, 2025F770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.DStandard
Jun 16, 2025F761Ensure 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
Jun 16, 2025F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.DStandard
Jun 16, 2025F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.FStandard
Jun 16, 2025F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.JStandard
Jun 16, 2025F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.DStandard
Jun 16, 2025F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Jun 16, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.JStandard
Jun 16, 2025F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.DStandard
Jun 16, 2025F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.DStandard
Jun 16, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Jun 16, 2025F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.DStandard
Jun 16, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
Jun 16, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard
Jun 16, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Jun 16, 2025F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard
Jun 16, 2025F584Honor 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.EStandard
Jun 16, 2025F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.JStandard
Apr 1, 2025F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DComplaint
Apr 1, 2025F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DComplaint
Jul 9, 2024F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.DStandard
Jul 9, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FStandard
Jul 9, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard
Jul 9, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.DStandard
Jul 9, 2024F790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.EStandard
Jul 9, 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.EStandard
Jul 9, 2024F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.DStandard
Jul 9, 2024F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.FStandard
Jul 9, 2024F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Jul 9, 2024F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Jul 9, 2024F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DStandard
Jul 9, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
Jul 9, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DStandard
Jul 9, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Jul 9, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard
Jul 9, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EStandard
Jul 9, 2024F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard
Jul 9, 2024F578Honor 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
Jul 9, 2024F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.DStandard
Jul 9, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.EStandard
Jul 9, 2024F691Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.DComplaint
Jul 9, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Jul 9, 2024F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.DComplaint
Apr 1, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint
Apr 1, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.GComplaint
May 1, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
May 1, 2023F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.DStandard
May 1, 2023F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DStandard
May 1, 2023F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.DStandard
May 1, 2023F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.DStandard
May 1, 2023F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
May 1, 2023F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.DStandard
May 1, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
May 1, 2023F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
May 1, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
May 1, 2023F625Notify 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
May 1, 2023F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.BStandard
May 1, 2023F584Honor 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
May 1, 2023F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.DStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 2 enforcement actions against this facility, including 2 civil money penalties totaling $65,946 .

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Jun 16, 2025Fine$56,407—
Apr 1, 2024Fine$9,539—
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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