Dexter House Healthcare
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0552
Federal health inspectors cited DEXTER HOUSE HEALTHCARE in MALDEN, MA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0552 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-26.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
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 9 deficiencies cited during this inspection of DEXTER HOUSE HEALTHCARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-08.
F-Tag F0604
Federal health inspectors cited DEXTER HOUSE HEALTHCARE in MALDEN, MA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0604 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-26.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
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 9 deficiencies cited during this inspection of DEXTER HOUSE HEALTHCARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-08.
F-Tag F0684
Federal health inspectors cited DEXTER HOUSE HEALTHCARE in MALDEN, MA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0684 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-26.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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 9 deficiencies cited during this inspection of DEXTER HOUSE HEALTHCARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-08.
F-Tag F0686
Federal health inspectors cited DEXTER HOUSE HEALTHCARE in MALDEN, MA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0686 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-26.
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 9 deficiencies cited during this inspection of DEXTER HOUSE HEALTHCARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-08.
F-Tag F0693
Federal health inspectors cited DEXTER HOUSE HEALTHCARE in MALDEN, MA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0693 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-26.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.
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 9 deficiencies cited during this inspection of DEXTER HOUSE HEALTHCARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-08.
F-Tag F0698
Federal health inspectors cited DEXTER HOUSE HEALTHCARE in MALDEN, MA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0698 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-26.
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 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 9 deficiencies cited during this inspection of DEXTER HOUSE HEALTHCARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-08.
F-Tag F0759
Federal health inspectors cited DEXTER HOUSE HEALTHCARE in MALDEN, MA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0759 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-26.
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 9 deficiencies cited during this inspection of DEXTER HOUSE HEALTHCARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-08.
F-Tag F0761
Federal health inspectors cited DEXTER HOUSE HEALTHCARE in MALDEN, MA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0761 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-26.
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 9 deficiencies cited during this inspection of DEXTER HOUSE HEALTHCARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-08.
F-Tag F0812
Federal health inspectors cited DEXTER HOUSE HEALTHCARE in MALDEN, MA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0812 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-26.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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 9 deficiencies cited during this inspection of DEXTER HOUSE HEALTHCARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-08.
DEXTER HOUSE HEALTHCARE in MALDEN, MA inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
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 MALDEN, 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 DEXTER HOUSE HEALTHCARE or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.