Inspection History Overview

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Detailed Inspection Reports

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Fines and Penalties by Year

2022 1 penalties totaling $3,250

$3,250
Nov 18, 2022

Fine

2019 1 penalties totaling $20,231

$20,231
Sep 4, 2019

Fine

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Health Violations by Year

2025 16 violations

Tag 0551 D Apr 3, 2025

Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

✓ Corrected: Apr 30, 2025
Tag 0580 D Apr 3, 2025

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

✓ Corrected: Apr 30, 2025
Tag 0641 B Apr 3, 2025

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

✓ Corrected: Apr 30, 2025
Tag 0655 D Apr 3, 2025

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

✓ Corrected: Apr 30, 2025
Tag 0656 E Apr 3, 2025

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

✓ Corrected: Apr 30, 2025
Tag 0657 B Apr 3, 2025

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

✓ Corrected: Apr 30, 2025
Tag 0658 E Apr 3, 2025

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

✓ Corrected: Apr 30, 2025
Tag 0686 G Apr 3, 2025

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

✓ Corrected: Apr 30, 2025
Tag 0700 D Apr 3, 2025

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.

✓ Corrected: Apr 30, 2025
Tag 0756 E Apr 3, 2025

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

✓ Corrected: Apr 30, 2025
Tag 0761 D Apr 3, 2025

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.

✓ Corrected: Apr 30, 2025
Tag 0844 F Apr 3, 2025

Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.

✓ Corrected: Apr 30, 2025
Tag 0880 F Apr 3, 2025

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Apr 30, 2025
Tag 0881 F Apr 3, 2025

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

✓ Corrected: Apr 30, 2025
Tag 0883 D Apr 3, 2025

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

✓ Corrected: Apr 30, 2025
Tag 0887 D Apr 3, 2025

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

✓ Corrected: Apr 30, 2025

2024 11 violations

Tag 0585 D Mar 13, 2024

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.

✓ Corrected: Apr 12, 2024
Tag 0656 D Mar 13, 2024

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

✓ Corrected: Apr 12, 2024
Tag 0658 E Mar 13, 2024

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

✓ Corrected: Apr 12, 2024
Tag 0685 E Mar 13, 2024

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

✓ Corrected: Apr 12, 2024
Tag 0689 D Mar 13, 2024

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

✓ Corrected: Apr 12, 2024
Tag 0726 D Mar 13, 2024

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.

✓ Corrected: Apr 12, 2024
Tag 0758 D Mar 13, 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.

✓ Corrected: Apr 12, 2024
Tag 0759 E Mar 13, 2024

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

✓ Corrected: Apr 12, 2024
Tag 0812 E Mar 13, 2024

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

✓ Corrected: Apr 12, 2024
Tag 0880 E Mar 13, 2024

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Apr 12, 2024
Tag 0921 D Mar 13, 2024

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

✓ Corrected: Apr 12, 2024

2022 9 violations

Tag 0551 D Nov 18, 2022

Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

✓ Corrected: Dec 19, 2022
Tag 0558 D Nov 18, 2022

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

✓ Corrected: Dec 19, 2022
Tag 0656 D Nov 18, 2022

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

✓ Corrected: Dec 19, 2022
Tag 0658 D Nov 18, 2022

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

✓ Corrected: Dec 19, 2022
Tag 0687 D Nov 18, 2022

Provide appropriate foot care.

✓ Corrected: Dec 19, 2022
Tag 0757 D Nov 18, 2022

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

✓ Corrected: Dec 19, 2022
Tag 0758 D Nov 18, 2022

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.

✓ Corrected: Dec 19, 2022
Tag 0880 D Nov 18, 2022

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Dec 19, 2022
Tag 0921 B Nov 18, 2022

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

✓ Corrected: Dec 19, 2022

2021 1 violations

Tag 0880 D Feb 10, 2021

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2019 21 violations

Tag 0552 D Sep 4, 2019

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

✓ Corrected: Nov 14, 2019
Tag 0553 D Sep 4, 2019

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

✓ Corrected: Nov 14, 2019
Tag 0580 D Sep 4, 2019

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

✓ Corrected: Dec 20, 2019
Tag 0582 B Sep 4, 2019

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

✓ Corrected: Nov 14, 2019
Tag 0641 E Sep 4, 2019

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

✓ Corrected: Nov 14, 2019
Tag 0657 D Sep 4, 2019

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

✓ Corrected: Dec 20, 2019
Tag 0658 D Sep 4, 2019

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

✓ Corrected: Dec 20, 2019
Tag 0661 B Sep 4, 2019

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

✓ Corrected: Dec 20, 2019
Tag 0684 D Sep 4, 2019

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

✓ Corrected: Nov 14, 2019
Tag 0689 E Sep 4, 2019

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

✓ Corrected: Dec 20, 2019
Tag 0691 D Sep 4, 2019

Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

✓ Corrected: Nov 14, 2019
Tag 0755 D Sep 4, 2019

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

✓ Corrected: Nov 14, 2019
Tag 0756 E Sep 4, 2019

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

✓ Corrected: Nov 14, 2019
Tag 0758 D Sep 4, 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.

✓ Corrected: Dec 20, 2019
Tag 0801 F Sep 4, 2019

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.

✓ Corrected: Nov 14, 2019
Tag 0804 E Sep 4, 2019

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

✓ Corrected: Dec 20, 2019
Tag 0849 D Sep 4, 2019

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

✓ Corrected: Nov 14, 2019
Tag 0679 E Jun 24, 2019

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

✓ Corrected: Sep 20, 2019
Tag 0680 E Jun 24, 2019

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

✓ Corrected: Sep 20, 2019
Tag 0725 F Jun 24, 2019

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

✓ Corrected: Sep 20, 2019
🏥 Facility Summary

Premier Healthcare at Harrington House is a 1-star nursing home in WALPOLE, MA with 90 beds.

Most recent inspection: Data not available. No current violations on record.

📞 5086603080
📍 160 MAIN STREET, WALPOLE, MA
💵 Accepts Medicare and Medicaid
Data source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Facility information updated daily. Star ratings range from 1 (much below average) to 5 (much above average).

Frequently Asked Questions About Premier Healthcare at Harrington House

What violations has Premier Healthcare at Harrington House received?
Premier Healthcare at Harrington House has 0 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
What is the quality rating of Premier Healthcare at Harrington House?
Premier Healthcare at Harrington House has a 1-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This rating indicates the facility may have quality concerns that should be investigated further. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
When was Premier Healthcare at Harrington House last inspected?
Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
Is Premier Healthcare at Harrington House safe?
Safety at Premier Healthcare at Harrington House should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
How do I contact Premier Healthcare at Harrington House?
Phone: 5086603080. Address: 160 MAIN STREET, WALPOLE, MA. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
What services does Premier Healthcare at Harrington House offer?
Premier Healthcare at Harrington House is a skilled nursing facility with 90 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
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