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Health Inspection

Quabbin Valley Healthcare

Inspection Date: August 12, 2025
Total Violations 13
Facility ID 225296
Location ATHOL, MA
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Inspection Findings

F-Tag F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited QUABBIN VALLEY HEALTHCARE in ATHOL, MA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0550 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-12.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of QUABBIN VALLEY HEALTHCARE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-30.

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F-Tag F0607

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited QUABBIN VALLEY HEALTHCARE in ATHOL, MA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0607 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-12.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of QUABBIN VALLEY HEALTHCARE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-30.

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F-Tag F0636

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited QUABBIN VALLEY HEALTHCARE in ATHOL, MA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0636 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-12.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Scope/Severity Level B: isolated, no actual harm with potential for minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of QUABBIN VALLEY HEALTHCARE.

Correction Status: No revisit needed.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-30.

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F-Tag F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited QUABBIN VALLEY HEALTHCARE in ATHOL, MA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0658 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-12.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of QUABBIN VALLEY HEALTHCARE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-30.

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F-Tag F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited QUABBIN VALLEY HEALTHCARE in ATHOL, MA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0686 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-12.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of QUABBIN VALLEY HEALTHCARE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-30.

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F-Tag F0690

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited QUABBIN VALLEY HEALTHCARE in ATHOL, MA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0690 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-12.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of QUABBIN VALLEY HEALTHCARE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-30.

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F-Tag F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited QUABBIN VALLEY HEALTHCARE in ATHOL, MA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0695 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-12.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of QUABBIN VALLEY HEALTHCARE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-30.

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F-Tag F0698

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited QUABBIN VALLEY HEALTHCARE in ATHOL, MA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0698 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-12.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of QUABBIN VALLEY HEALTHCARE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-30.

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F-Tag F0732

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited QUABBIN VALLEY HEALTHCARE in ATHOL, MA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0732 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-12.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Post nurse staffing information every day.

Scope/Severity Level B: isolated, no actual harm with potential for minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of QUABBIN VALLEY HEALTHCARE.

Correction Status: No revisit needed.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-30.

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F-Tag F0759

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited QUABBIN VALLEY HEALTHCARE in ATHOL, MA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0759 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-12.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of QUABBIN VALLEY HEALTHCARE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-30.

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F-Tag F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited QUABBIN VALLEY HEALTHCARE in ATHOL, MA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0761 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-12.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of QUABBIN VALLEY HEALTHCARE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-30.

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F-Tag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited QUABBIN VALLEY HEALTHCARE in ATHOL, MA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-12.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of QUABBIN VALLEY HEALTHCARE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-30.

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F-Tag F0883

Infection Control Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited QUABBIN VALLEY HEALTHCARE in ATHOL, MA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0883 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-12.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of QUABBIN VALLEY HEALTHCARE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-30.

📋 Inspection Summary

QUABBIN VALLEY HEALTHCARE in ATHOL, MA inspection on recent inspection.

Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.

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

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 ATHOL, 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 QUABBIN VALLEY HEALTHCARE or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.
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