Starfile / Massachusetts

AFFINITY HEALTHCARE

1102 WASHINGTON STREET, BRAINTREE, MA 02184 · CCN 225445

Inspection history vs Massachusetts & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$27,648

Number of fines

2

Number of penalties

2

Payment denials

0

Inspection citations (61)2 immediate jeopardy

1. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2026-01-27 · Health · corrected 2026-02-27

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. JF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-06-26 · Health · corrected 2025-06-24

   Immediate jeopardy

3. JF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-10-22 · Health · corrected 2024-10-15

   Immediate jeopardy

4. DF0578Honor 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.2024-09-26 · Health · corrected 2024-11-04

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. EF0584Honor 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.2024-09-26 · Health · corrected 2024-11-04

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. BF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-09-26 · Health · corrected 2024-11-04

   Potential for minimal harm

7. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-09-26 · Health · corrected 2024-11-04

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. FF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2024-09-26 · Health · corrected 2024-11-04

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. DF0761Ensure 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.2024-09-26 · Health · corrected 2024-11-04

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. EF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-07-03 · Health · corrected 2023-08-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2023-07-03 · Health · corrected 2023-08-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2023-07-03 · Health · corrected 2023-08-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2023-07-03 · Health · corrected 2023-08-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-07-03 · Health · corrected 2023-08-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2023-07-03 · Health · corrected 2023-08-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. BF0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.2023-07-03 · Health · corrected 2023-08-14

    Potential for minimal harm

17. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-07-03 · Health · corrected 2023-08-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-07-03 · Health · corrected 2023-08-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2023-07-03 · Health · corrected 2023-08-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. EF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2023-07-03 · Health · corrected 2023-08-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-07-03 · Health · corrected 2023-08-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2023-07-03 · Health · corrected 2023-08-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-07-03 · Health · corrected 2023-08-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. EF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2023-07-03 · Health · corrected 2023-08-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0758Implement 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.2023-07-03 · Health · corrected 2023-08-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0761Ensure 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.2023-07-03 · Health · corrected 2023-08-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-07-03 · Health · corrected 2023-08-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. EF0847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.2023-07-03 · Health · corrected 2023-08-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. DF0849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.2023-07-03 · Health · corrected 2023-08-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-07-03 · Health · corrected 2023-08-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. EF0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.2023-07-03 · Health · corrected 2023-08-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. DF0551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.2020-02-20 · Health · corrected 2020-11-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. FF0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.2020-02-20 · Health · corrected 2020-11-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. DF0578Honor 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.2020-02-20 · Health · corrected 2020-11-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. DF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2020-02-20 · Health · corrected 2020-11-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. FF0584Honor 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.2020-02-20 · Health · corrected 2020-11-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. EF0585Honor 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.2020-02-20 · Health · corrected 2020-11-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. FF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2020-02-20 · Health · corrected 2021-02-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2020-02-20 · Health · corrected 2021-02-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. DF0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.2020-02-20 · Health · corrected 2020-11-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. BF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2020-02-20 · Health · corrected 2020-11-11

    Potential for minimal harm

42. DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2020-02-20 · Health · corrected 2020-11-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2020-02-20 · Health · corrected 2020-11-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2020-02-20 · Health · corrected 2021-02-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2020-02-20 · Health · corrected 2020-11-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2020-02-20 · Health · corrected 2020-11-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

47. DF0688Provide 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.2020-02-20 · Health · corrected 2020-11-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2020-02-20 · Health · corrected 2020-11-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

49. FF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2020-02-20 · Health · corrected 2020-11-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

50. FF0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.2020-02-20 · Health · corrected 2020-11-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

51. DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2020-02-20 · Health · corrected 2020-11-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

52. DF0758Implement 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.2020-02-20 · Health · corrected 2020-11-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

53. DF0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.2020-02-20 · Health · corrected 2020-11-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

54. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2020-02-20 · Health · corrected 2020-11-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

55. FF0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.2020-02-20 · Health · corrected 2020-11-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

56. FF0837Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.2020-02-20 · Health · corrected 2020-11-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

57. FF0838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.2020-02-20 · Health · corrected 2020-11-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

58. DF0849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.2020-02-20 · Health · corrected 2020-11-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

59. FF0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.2020-02-20 · Health · corrected 2021-02-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

60. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2020-02-20 · Health · corrected 2021-02-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

61. FF0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.2020-02-20 · Health · corrected 2021-02-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.