Complaint Investigation

Colony Center For Health And Rehabilitation

December 30, 2025 · Abington, MA · 277 Washington Street

Citations 1

CMS Rating 1/5

Beds 92

Provider ID 225435

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Colony Center For Health And Rehabilitation

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Inspection Summary

COLONY CENTER FOR HEALTH AND REHABILITATION in ABINGTON, MA — inspection on December 30, 2025.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

Inspection Findings

FF0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

said she was not aware that Resident #1 was supposed to have follow-up appointments with Cardiology and GI.

The DON said she was not sure if Resident #1's follow-up appointments were made, and that she would have to look in the Appointment Book on the unit.The DON reviewed the Appointment Book from the East Unit during the interview and said there were no follow-up appointments scheduled for Resident #1 during his/her readmission.The DON said it is her expectation that nurses fully review residents' hospital discharge summaries, follow the Facility's process and not miss any orders for follow-up appointments.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?

F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.

Were these violations corrected?

Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.

How often do nursing home inspections happen?

CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.

What should families do about these violations?

Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in ABINGTON, MA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.

Where can I see the full inspection report?

Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from COLONY CENTER FOR HEALTH AND REHABILITATION or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.

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