Starfile / Massachusetts

CEDARWOOD GARDENS

130 CHESTNUT STREET, FRANKLIN, MA 02038 · CCN 225461

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

$7,596

Number of fines

3

Number of penalties

3

Payment denials

0

Chain

Chain

ALPHA SNF MA

Facilities in chain

5

Chain avg overall

1.60 / 5

Inspection citations (42)

1. EF0551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.2025-06-17 · Health · corrected 2025-07-14

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2025-06-17 · Health · corrected 2025-07-14

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2025-06-17 · Health · corrected 2025-07-14

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. FF0851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.2025-06-17 · Health · corrected 2025-07-14

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-06-17 · Health · corrected 2025-07-14

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2024-05-08 · Health · corrected 2024-06-19

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. 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.2024-05-08 · Health · corrected 2024-06-19

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. BF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-05-08 · Health · corrected 2024-06-19

   Potential for minimal harm

9. DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2024-05-08 · Health · corrected 2024-06-19

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-05-08 · Health · corrected 2024-06-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-05-08 · Health · corrected 2024-06-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-05-08 · Health · corrected 2024-06-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2024-05-08 · Health · corrected 2024-06-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. EF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-05-08 · Health · corrected 2024-06-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.2024-05-08 · Health · corrected 2024-06-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. EF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2024-05-08 · Health · corrected 2024-06-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. 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.2024-05-08 · Health · corrected 2024-06-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. EF0761Ensure 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.2024-05-08 · Health · corrected 2024-06-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. BF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-05-08 · Health · corrected 2024-06-19

    Potential for minimal harm

20. FF0851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.2024-05-08 · Health · corrected 2024-06-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-05-08 · Health · corrected 2024-06-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. EF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2024-05-08 · Health · corrected 2024-06-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-04-24 · Health · corrected 2024-05-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-04-24 · Health · corrected 2024-05-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2023-07-06 · Health · corrected 2023-08-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2023-07-06 · Health · corrected 2023-08-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2023-07-06 · Health · corrected 2023-08-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2023-07-06 · Health · corrected 2023-08-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. EF0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.2023-01-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. 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.2023-01-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. 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.2023-01-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-01-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. DF0661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.2023-01-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2023-01-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-01-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. 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.2023-01-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. DF0790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.2023-01-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-01-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. EF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2023-01-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-01-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. EF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2023-01-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. DF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2023-01-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

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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.