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Health Inspection

Alliance Health At Marie Esther

Inspection Date: September 5, 2025
Total Violations 5
Facility ID 225619
Location MARLBOROUGH, MA
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Inspection Findings

F-Tag F0695

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

Federal health inspectors cited ALLIANCE HEALTH AT MARIE ESTHER in MARLBOROUGH, MA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0695 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-05.

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 5 deficiencies cited during this inspection of ALLIANCE HEALTH AT MARIE ESTHER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-16.

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F-Tag F0727

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

Federal health inspectors cited ALLIANCE HEALTH AT MARIE ESTHER in MARLBOROUGH, MA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0727 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-05.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, 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 5 deficiencies cited during this inspection of ALLIANCE HEALTH AT MARIE ESTHER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-16.

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F-Tag F0761

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

Federal health inspectors cited ALLIANCE HEALTH AT MARIE ESTHER in MARLBOROUGH, MA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0761 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-05.

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 5 deficiencies cited during this inspection of ALLIANCE HEALTH AT MARIE ESTHER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-16.

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F-Tag F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited ALLIANCE HEALTH AT MARIE ESTHER in MARLBOROUGH, MA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0812 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-05.

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 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 5 deficiencies cited during this inspection of ALLIANCE HEALTH AT MARIE ESTHER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-16.

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F-Tag F0883

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

Federal health inspectors cited ALLIANCE HEALTH AT MARIE ESTHER in MARLBOROUGH, MA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0883 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-05.

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 5 deficiencies cited during this inspection of ALLIANCE HEALTH AT MARIE ESTHER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-16.

📋 Inspection Summary

ALLIANCE HEALTH AT MARIE ESTHER in MARLBOROUGH, 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 MARLBOROUGH, 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 ALLIANCE HEALTH AT MARIE ESTHER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.
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