COURTYARD NURSING CARE CENTER

πŸ“ 200 GOVERNORS AVENUE, medford, MA 02155 πŸ“ž 7813915400 πŸ›οΈ 224 beds

Overall Rating

⭐⭐⭐
3/5

Health Inspection

⭐⭐
2/5

Staffing

⭐⭐⭐⭐
4/5

Quality Measures

⭐⭐⭐
3/5

Inspection History Overview

130
Total Violations
9 years of data
$433,068
Total Fines
7 penalties
8
Inspections
Since 2014
21
Quality Metrics
Tracked measures

Health Violations by Year

2025 28 violations

Tag 0777 D Apr 3, 2025

Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 25, 2025
Tag 0550 D Mar 11, 2025

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

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 26, 2025
Tag 0552 D Mar 11, 2025

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 26, 2025
Tag 0554 D Mar 11, 2025

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

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 26, 2025
Tag 0584 F Mar 11, 2025

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: Mar 26, 2025
Tag 0600 H Mar 11, 2025

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

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 26, 2025
Tag 0604 D Mar 11, 2025

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 26, 2025
Tag 0641 D Mar 11, 2025

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 26, 2025
Tag 0658 D Mar 11, 2025

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

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 26, 2025
Tag 0676 D Mar 11, 2025

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

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 26, 2025
Tag 0677 E Mar 11, 2025

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

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 26, 2025
Tag 0679 E Mar 11, 2025

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 26, 2025
Tag 0684 G Mar 11, 2025

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

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 26, 2025
Tag 0686 H Mar 11, 2025

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

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 26, 2025
Tag 0688 D Mar 11, 2025

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: Mar 27, 2025
Tag 0689 E Mar 11, 2025

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

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 26, 2025
Tag 0692 D Mar 11, 2025

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

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 26, 2025
Tag 0725 E Mar 11, 2025

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 26, 2025
Tag 0726 E Mar 11, 2025

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: Mar 26, 2025
Tag 0730 E Mar 11, 2025

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 26, 2025

2024 22 violations

Tag 0580 E Jul 9, 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: Aug 9, 2024
Tag 0760 E Jul 9, 2024

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 9, 2024
Tag 0550 D Mar 21, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 24, 2024
Tag 0552 D Mar 21, 2024

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 24, 2024
Tag 0554 D Mar 21, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 24, 2024
Tag 0600 G Mar 21, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 21, 2024
Tag 0604 G Mar 21, 2024

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 21, 2024
Tag 0656 D Mar 21, 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: Apr 24, 2024
Tag 0658 E Mar 21, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 24, 2024
Tag 0677 D Mar 21, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 24, 2024
Tag 0684 D Mar 21, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 24, 2024
Tag 0688 D Mar 21, 2024

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: Apr 24, 2024
Tag 0693 D Mar 21, 2024

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: Apr 24, 2024
Tag 0695 E Mar 21, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 24, 2024
Tag 0698 D Mar 21, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 24, 2024
Tag 0755 D Mar 21, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 24, 2024
Tag 0758 D Mar 21, 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: Apr 24, 2024
Tag 0759 E Mar 21, 2024

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 24, 2024
Tag 0761 E Mar 21, 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: Apr 24, 2024
Tag 0812 D Mar 21, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 24, 2024

2023 24 violations

Tag 0557 D Jan 9, 2023

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 18, 2023
Tag 0604 D Jan 9, 2023

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 18, 2023
Tag 0609 D Jan 9, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 18, 2023
Tag 0610 D Jan 9, 2023

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 18, 2023
Tag 0623 D Jan 9, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 18, 2023
Tag 0646 D Jan 9, 2023

Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 18, 2023
Tag 0656 E Jan 9, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 18, 2023
Tag 0657 D Jan 9, 2023

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 18, 2023
Tag 0658 D Jan 9, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 18, 2023
Tag 0676 D Jan 9, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 18, 2023
Tag 0677 E Jan 9, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 18, 2023
Tag 0679 D Jan 9, 2023

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 18, 2023
Tag 0684 E Jan 9, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 18, 2023
Tag 0686 D Jan 9, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 18, 2023
Tag 0688 D Jan 9, 2023

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: Feb 18, 2023
Tag 0690 D Jan 9, 2023

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 18, 2023
Tag 0692 E Jan 9, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 18, 2023
Tag 0695 D Jan 9, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 18, 2023
Tag 0725 E Jan 9, 2023

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 18, 2023
Tag 0761 E Jan 9, 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 18, 2023

2022 1 violations

Tag 0689 G Dec 21, 2022

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

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 10, 2023

2021 23 violations

Tag 0550 E Aug 10, 2021

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

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 15, 2021
Tag 0584 E Aug 10, 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.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 15, 2021
Tag 0610 D Aug 10, 2021

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 22, 2021
Tag 0656 E Aug 10, 2021

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

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 22, 2021
Tag 0658 D Aug 10, 2021

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

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 22, 2021
Tag 0677 E Aug 10, 2021

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

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 22, 2021
Tag 0689 D Aug 10, 2021

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

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 15, 2021
Tag 0692 G Aug 10, 2021

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

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 22, 2021
Tag 0725 F Aug 10, 2021

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 15, 2021
Tag 0740 D Aug 10, 2021

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

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 22, 2021
Tag 0756 D Aug 10, 2021

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: Sep 22, 2021
Tag 0758 D Aug 10, 2021

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: Sep 22, 2021
Tag 0761 E Aug 10, 2021

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: Oct 15, 2021
Tag 0803 E Aug 10, 2021

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 22, 2021
Tag 0804 E Aug 10, 2021

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 15, 2021
Tag 0809 D Aug 10, 2021

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 15, 2021
Tag 0812 E Aug 10, 2021

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

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 15, 2021
Tag 0880 F Aug 10, 2021

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 15, 2021
Tag 0908 F Aug 10, 2021

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 15, 2021
Tag 0580 D Jul 28, 2021

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

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 10, 2021

2020 10 violations

Tag 0880 E Sep 22, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 25, 2020
Tag 0550 D Mar 9, 2020

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

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 25, 2020
Tag 0580 D Mar 9, 2020

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

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 25, 2020
Tag 0582 C Mar 9, 2020

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

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 25, 2020
Tag 0623 B Mar 9, 2020

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

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 25, 2020
Tag 0641 D Mar 9, 2020

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 25, 2020
Tag 0656 D Mar 9, 2020

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

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 25, 2020
Tag 0677 D Mar 9, 2020

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

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 25, 2020
Tag 0761 D Mar 9, 2020

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: Nov 25, 2020
Tag 0808 D Mar 9, 2020

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 25, 2020

2019 11 violations

Tag 0656 G Aug 20, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 11, 2019
Tag 0689 G Aug 20, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 11, 2019
Tag 0550 D Apr 1, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: May 17, 2019
Tag 0656 D Apr 1, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: May 17, 2019
Tag 0692 D Apr 1, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: May 17, 2019
Tag 0758 D Apr 1, 2019

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: May 17, 2019
Tag 0761 E Apr 1, 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: May 17, 2019
Tag 0600 G Mar 4, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 12, 2019
Tag 0607 D Mar 4, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 12, 2019
Tag 0609 D Mar 4, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 12, 2019
Tag 0656 G Mar 4, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 12, 2019

2018 10 violations

Tag 0578 D Feb 15, 2018

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 1, 2018
Tag 0585 D Feb 15, 2018

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: Apr 1, 2018
Tag 0609 D Feb 15, 2018

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

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 1, 2018
Tag 0610 D Feb 15, 2018

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 1, 2018
Tag 0656 E Feb 15, 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: Apr 1, 2018
Tag 0698 D Feb 15, 2018

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

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 1, 2018
Tag 0700 E Feb 15, 2018

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 1, 2018
Tag 0730 D Feb 15, 2018

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 1, 2018
Tag 0761 E Feb 15, 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: Apr 1, 2018
Tag 0812 F Feb 15, 2018

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

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 1, 2018

2016 1 violations

Tag 0282 D Nov 8, 2016

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

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 15, 2016

Detailed Inspection Reports

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Fines and Penalties by Year

2025 1 penalties totaling $218,460

$218,460
Fine
March 11, 2025
Average: $218,460 | Range: $218,460 - $218,460

2022 1 penalties totaling $68,426

$68,426
Fine
December 21, 2022
Average: $68,426 | Range: $68,426 - $68,426

2021 2 penalties totaling $84,165

$77,665
Fine
July 28, 2021
$6,500
Fine
June 28, 2021
Average: $42,083 | Range: $6,500 - $77,665

2019 3 penalties totaling $62,017

$11,284
Fine
August 20, 2019
$41,106
Fine
March 4, 2019
$9,627
Fine
March 4, 2019
Average: $20,672 | Range: $9,627 - $41,106

Fire Safety Deficiencies

Unknown Date

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Inspection Survey Reports

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July 9, 2024
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March 21, 2024
0.00

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January 9, 2023
0.00

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December 21, 2022
0.00

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August 10, 2021
0.00

Health

July 28, 2021
0.00

Health

June 28, 2021
0.00

Health

March 9, 2020
0.00

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Ownership Information

For profit - Partnership
Independent (Not part of a chain)
225545
225545
7813915400
Middlesex

Historical Ownership Records

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