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Facility profile · CCN 225533

Wachusett Manor

42 federal citations on record , including 3 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 1 federal enforcement actions totaling $26,756.

3 Immediate Jeopardy

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
42
Total citations
42
Last 3 years
3
Actual harm+
1
Federal penalties
$26,756
Total fines
2
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Care Planning11 Quality of Care11 Resident Rights7 Infection Control6 Environment & Safety3

Most common F-tags at this facility

F5803 F6583 F8803 F6562 F6412

Citation history

42 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Sep 26, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Sep 26, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Sep 26, 2025F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.EStandard
Sep 26, 2025F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.DStandard
Sep 26, 2025F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DStandard
Jun 24, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint
Jun 24, 2025F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Aug 13, 2024F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.EStandard
Aug 13, 2024F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.DStandard
Aug 13, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Aug 13, 2024F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.DStandard
Aug 13, 2024F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.DStandard
Aug 13, 2024F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Aug 13, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard
Aug 13, 2024F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.CStandard
Aug 13, 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
May 16, 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.DStandard
May 16, 2023F888Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19FStandard
May 16, 2023F887Educate 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
May 16, 2023F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.DStandard
May 16, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FStandard
May 16, 2023F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyEStandard
May 16, 2023F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard
May 16, 2023F838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.FStandard
May 16, 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.JStandard
May 16, 2023F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.DStandard
May 16, 2023F700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.DStandard
May 16, 2023F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
May 16, 2023F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.JStandard
May 16, 2023F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.DStandard
May 16, 2023F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DStandard
May 16, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.EStandard
May 16, 2023F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.DStandard
May 16, 2023F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.DStandard
May 16, 2023F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.JStandard
May 16, 2023F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard
May 16, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
May 16, 2023F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard
May 16, 2023F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.DStandard
May 16, 2023F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionDStandard
May 16, 2023F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DStandard
May 16, 2023F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 1 enforcement actions against this facility, including 1 civil money penalties totaling $26,756 .

DateTypeFinePayment denial
May 16, 2023Fine$26,756—
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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