CEDARWOOD GARDENS

πŸ“ 130 CHESTNUT STREET, franklin, MA 02038 πŸ“ž 5085284600 πŸ›οΈ 82 beds

Overall Rating

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1/5

Health Inspection

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1/5

Staffing

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1/5

Quality Measures

⭐⭐
2/5

Inspection History Overview

98
Total Violations
6 years of data
$30,553
Total Fines
4 penalties
6
Inspections
Since 2014
21
Quality Metrics
Tracked measures

Health Violations by Year

2024 19 violations

Tag 0582 D May 8, 2024

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 19, 2024
Tag 0584 E May 8, 2024

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 19, 2024
Tag 0641 B May 8, 2024

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 19, 2024
Tag 0655 D May 8, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 19, 2024
Tag 0656 D May 8, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 19, 2024
Tag 0677 D May 8, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 19, 2024
Tag 0689 E May 8, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 19, 2024
Tag 0690 D May 8, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 19, 2024
Tag 0695 E May 8, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 19, 2024
Tag 0699 D May 8, 2024

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 19, 2024
Tag 0756 E May 8, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 19, 2024
Tag 0758 D May 8, 2024

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 19, 2024
Tag 0761 E May 8, 2024

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 19, 2024
Tag 0842 B May 8, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 19, 2024
Tag 0851 F May 8, 2024

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 19, 2024
Tag 0880 F May 8, 2024

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 19, 2024
Tag 0883 E May 8, 2024

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 19, 2024
Tag 0580 D Apr 24, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: May 29, 2024
Tag 0755 D Apr 24, 2024

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

βœ“ Corrected: May 29, 2024

2023 18 violations

Tag 0580 D Jul 6, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 10, 2023
Tag 0607 D Jul 6, 2023

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 10, 2023
Tag 0610 D Jul 6, 2023

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 10, 2023
Tag 0842 D Jul 6, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 10, 2023
Tag 0565 E Jan 13, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 24, 2023
Tag 0584 E Jan 13, 2023

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 24, 2023
Tag 0585 E Jan 13, 2023

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 24, 2023
Tag 0658 E Jan 13, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 24, 2023
Tag 0661 D Jan 13, 2023

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 24, 2023
Tag 0685 D Jan 13, 2023

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 24, 2023
Tag 0689 E Jan 13, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 24, 2023
Tag 0761 D Jan 13, 2023

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 24, 2023
Tag 0790 D Jan 13, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 24, 2023
Tag 0812 F Jan 13, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 24, 2023
Tag 0842 E Jan 13, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 24, 2023
Tag 0880 F Jan 13, 2023

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 24, 2023
Tag 0881 E Jan 13, 2023

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 24, 2023
Tag 0921 D Jan 13, 2023

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 24, 2023

2020 3 violations

Tag 0880 D Dec 15, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Tag 0885 F Dec 15, 2020

Report COVID19 data to residents and families.

Tag 0886 F Nov 5, 2020

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 10, 2020

2019 13 violations

Tag 0550 D Nov 26, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 14, 2020
Tag 0554 D Nov 26, 2019

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 14, 2020
Tag 0584 E Nov 26, 2019

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 14, 2020
Tag 0690 D Nov 26, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 14, 2020
Tag 0698 D Nov 26, 2019

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 14, 2020
Tag 0740 D Nov 26, 2019

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 14, 2020
Tag 0761 F Nov 26, 2019

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 14, 2020
Tag 0812 F Nov 26, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 14, 2020
Tag 0813 F Nov 26, 2019

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 14, 2020
Tag 0838 E Nov 26, 2019

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 14, 2020
Tag 0880 F Nov 26, 2019

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 14, 2020
Tag 0921 E Nov 26, 2019

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 14, 2020
Tag 0842 D Mar 6, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: May 1, 2019

2018 26 violations

Tag 0580 D Dec 3, 2018

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 11, 2019
Tag 0584 E Dec 3, 2018

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 11, 2019
Tag 0623 B Dec 3, 2018

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 11, 2019
Tag 0625 B Dec 3, 2018

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 11, 2019
Tag 0641 D Dec 3, 2018

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 11, 2019
Tag 0656 D Dec 3, 2018

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 11, 2019
Tag 0658 E Dec 3, 2018

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 11, 2019
Tag 0686 D Dec 3, 2018

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 11, 2019
Tag 0688 D Dec 3, 2018

Provide 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.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 11, 2019
Tag 0693 D Dec 3, 2018

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 11, 2019
Tag 0694 D Dec 3, 2018

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 11, 2019
Tag 0697 D Dec 3, 2018

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 11, 2019
Tag 0726 F Dec 3, 2018

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 11, 2019
Tag 0760 E Dec 3, 2018

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 11, 2019
Tag 0761 D Dec 3, 2018

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 11, 2019
Tag 0770 D Dec 3, 2018

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 11, 2019
Tag 0801 D Dec 3, 2018

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 4, 2018
Tag 0806 D Dec 3, 2018

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 11, 2019
Tag 0812 F Dec 3, 2018

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 11, 2019
Tag 0838 E Dec 3, 2018

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 11, 2019

2017 19 violations

Tag 0607 D Dec 1, 2017

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 17, 2018
Tag 0156 B Jul 20, 2017

Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 24, 2017
Tag 0203 D Jul 20, 2017

Provide timely notification to the resident before transfer or discharge.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 24, 2017
Tag 0242 D Jul 20, 2017

Ensure residents have the right to have a choice over activities, their schedules, and health care according to their interests, assessments, and plans of care.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 25, 2017
Tag 0253 E Jul 20, 2017

Provide housekeeping and maintenance services.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 25, 2017
Tag 0281 D Jul 20, 2017

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

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 25, 2017
Tag 0282 D Jul 20, 2017

Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 25, 2017
Tag 0328 D Jul 20, 2017

Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 25, 2017
Tag 0356 B Jul 20, 2017

Post nurse staffing information/data on a daily basis.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 25, 2017
Tag 0364 E Jul 20, 2017

Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 25, 2017
Tag 0371 D Jul 20, 2017

Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 25, 2017
Tag 0431 D Jul 20, 2017

Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 25, 2017
Tag 0441 D Jul 20, 2017

Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 25, 2017
Tag 0456 F Jul 20, 2017

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 25, 2017
Tag 0502 D Jul 20, 2017

Give or get quality laboratory services/tests in a timely manner to meet the needs of residents.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 25, 2017
Tag 0514 D Jul 20, 2017

Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 25, 2017
Tag 0319 G Jun 2, 2017

Give the right treatment and services to residents who display physical or psychosocial problems adapting to changes in circumstances.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 11, 2017
Tag 0323 G Jun 2, 2017

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

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 11, 2017
Tag 0514 F Jun 2, 2017

Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 11, 2017

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Fines and Penalties by Year

2023 2 penalties totaling $13,000

$13,000
Fine
January 13, 2023
$0
Payment Denial
January 13, 2023
Average: $6,500 | Range: $0 - $13,000

2020 1 penalties totaling $9,750

$9,750
Fine
December 15, 2020
Average: $9,750 | Range: $9,750 - $9,750

2018 1 penalties totaling $7,803

$7,803
Fine
May 31, 2018
Average: $7,803 | Range: $7,803 - $7,803

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July 6, 2023
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November 26, 2019
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December 3, 2018
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Ownership Information

For profit - Corporation
Independent (Not part of a chain)
225461
225461
5085284600
Norfolk

Historical Ownership Records

August 25, 2025
Organization
August 25, 2025
Individual
August 25, 2025
Individual