Inspection History Overview

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Detailed Inspection Reports

Notice: These are official CMS inspection narratives containing detailed regulatory findings. This information is not available in searchable format anywhere else online.

August 28, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Fines and Penalties by Year

2022 3 penalties totaling $15,303

$13,000
Sep 15, 2022

Fine

$1,316
Mar 21, 2022

Fine

$987
Jan 31, 2022

Fine

2021 3 penalties totaling $22,995

$15,000
Nov 23, 2021

Fine

$650
Sep 27, 2021

Fine

$7,345
Sep 20, 2021

Fine

2020 1 penalties totaling $13,000

$13,000
Dec 28, 2020

Fine

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Health Violations by Year

2025 2 violations

Tag 0689 G Apr 29, 2025

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Apr 17, 2025
Tag 0842 D Mar 19, 2025

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Apr 15, 2025

2023 6 violations

Tag 0600 J Oct 11, 2023

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

✓ Corrected: Oct 17, 2023
Tag 0658 J Oct 11, 2023

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

✓ Corrected: Oct 17, 2023
Tag 0677 D Oct 11, 2023

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

✓ Corrected: Oct 17, 2023
Tag 0686 J Oct 11, 2023

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

✓ Corrected: Oct 17, 2023
Tag 0842 D Oct 11, 2023

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Oct 17, 2023
Tag 0880 D Oct 11, 2023

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Oct 17, 2023

2022 22 violations

Tag 0565 D Sep 15, 2022

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

✓ Corrected: Oct 21, 2022
Tag 0585 D Sep 15, 2022

Honor 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.

✓ Corrected: Oct 21, 2022
Tag 0609 D Sep 15, 2022

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

✓ Corrected: Oct 21, 2022
Tag 0610 D Sep 15, 2022

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

✓ Corrected: Oct 21, 2022
Tag 0638 D Sep 15, 2022

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

✓ Corrected: Oct 21, 2022
Tag 0640 D Sep 15, 2022

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

✓ Corrected: Oct 21, 2022
Tag 0641 D Sep 15, 2022

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

✓ Corrected: Oct 21, 2022
Tag 0655 D Sep 15, 2022

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

✓ Corrected: Oct 21, 2022
Tag 0656 E Sep 15, 2022

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Oct 21, 2022
Tag 0658 E Sep 15, 2022

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

✓ Corrected: Oct 21, 2022
Tag 0676 D Sep 15, 2022

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

✓ Corrected: Oct 21, 2022
Tag 0677 D Sep 15, 2022

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

✓ Corrected: Oct 21, 2022
Tag 0684 D Sep 15, 2022

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

✓ Corrected: Oct 21, 2022
Tag 0690 D Sep 15, 2022

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

✓ Corrected: Oct 21, 2022
Tag 0692 D Sep 15, 2022

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

✓ Corrected: Oct 21, 2022
Tag 0759 E Sep 15, 2022

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

✓ Corrected: Oct 21, 2022
Tag 0761 E Sep 15, 2022

Ensure 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.

✓ Corrected: Oct 21, 2022
Tag 0808 D Sep 15, 2022

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

✓ Corrected: Oct 21, 2022
Tag 0812 E Sep 15, 2022

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Oct 21, 2022
Tag 0842 D Sep 15, 2022

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Oct 21, 2022

2021 20 violations

Tag 0558 D Nov 23, 2021

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

✓ Corrected: Dec 14, 2021
Tag 0580 D Nov 23, 2021

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

✓ Corrected: Dec 14, 2021
Tag 0584 D Nov 23, 2021

Honor 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.

✓ Corrected: Dec 14, 2021
Tag 0600 G Nov 23, 2021

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

✓ Corrected: Dec 14, 2021
Tag 0610 D Nov 23, 2021

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

✓ Corrected: Dec 14, 2021
Tag 0655 D Nov 23, 2021

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

✓ Corrected: Dec 14, 2021
Tag 0656 D Nov 23, 2021

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Dec 21, 2021
Tag 0676 D Nov 23, 2021

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

✓ Corrected: Dec 14, 2021
Tag 0684 D Nov 23, 2021

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

✓ Corrected: Dec 14, 2021
Tag 0686 D Nov 23, 2021

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

✓ Corrected: Dec 14, 2021
Tag 0689 D Nov 23, 2021

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Dec 14, 2021
Tag 0695 D Nov 23, 2021

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

✓ Corrected: Dec 14, 2021
Tag 0756 D Nov 23, 2021

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

✓ Corrected: Dec 21, 2021
Tag 0790 D Nov 23, 2021

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

✓ Corrected: Dec 14, 2021
Tag 0801 F Nov 23, 2021

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

✓ Corrected: Dec 14, 2021
Tag 0812 E Nov 23, 2021

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Dec 14, 2021
Tag 0880 D Nov 23, 2021

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Dec 14, 2021
Tag 0882 D Nov 23, 2021

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

✓ Corrected: Dec 14, 2021
Tag 0600 G Sep 20, 2021

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

✓ Corrected: Nov 4, 2021
Tag 0880 D Jan 13, 2021

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Jan 31, 2021

2020 9 violations

Tag 0880 E Dec 28, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Tag 0886 F Dec 28, 2020

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Tag 0880 F Jun 23, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Aug 4, 2020
Tag 0623 D Jan 9, 2020

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

✓ Corrected: Feb 18, 2020
Tag 0625 D Jan 9, 2020

Notify 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.

✓ Corrected: Feb 18, 2020
Tag 0656 D Jan 9, 2020

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Feb 18, 2020
Tag 0686 D Jan 9, 2020

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

✓ Corrected: Feb 18, 2020
Tag 0687 D Jan 9, 2020

Provide appropriate foot care.

✓ Corrected: Feb 18, 2020
Tag 0842 D Jan 9, 2020

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Feb 18, 2020

2019 2 violations

Tag 0559 E Jul 30, 2019

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

✓ Corrected: Sep 5, 2019
Tag 0550 D Feb 8, 2019

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

✓ Corrected: Mar 8, 2019

2018 1 violations

Tag 0812 D Oct 25, 2018

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Dec 28, 2018

2017 1 violations

Tag 0550 E Dec 5, 2017

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

✓ Corrected: Dec 29, 2017
🏥 Facility Summary

PARK AVENUE HEALTH CENTER is a 1-star nursing home in ARLINGTON, MA with 89 beds.

Most recent inspection: Data not available. No current violations on record.

📞 7816489530
📍 146 PARK AVENUE, ARLINGTON, MA
💵 Accepts Medicare and Medicaid
Data source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Facility information updated daily. Star ratings range from 1 (much below average) to 5 (much above average).

Frequently Asked Questions About PARK AVENUE HEALTH CENTER

What violations has PARK AVENUE HEALTH CENTER received?
PARK AVENUE HEALTH CENTER has 0 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
What is the quality rating of PARK AVENUE HEALTH CENTER?
PARK AVENUE HEALTH CENTER has a 1-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This rating indicates the facility may have quality concerns that should be investigated further. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
When was PARK AVENUE HEALTH CENTER last inspected?
Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
Is PARK AVENUE HEALTH CENTER safe?
Safety at PARK AVENUE HEALTH CENTER should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
How do I contact PARK AVENUE HEALTH CENTER?
Phone: 7816489530. Address: 146 PARK AVENUE, ARLINGTON, MA. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
What services does PARK AVENUE HEALTH CENTER offer?
PARK AVENUE HEALTH CENTER is a skilled nursing facility with 89 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
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