Starfile / Massachusetts

COLONY CENTER FOR HEALTH AND REHABILITATION

277 WASHINGTON STREET, ABINGTON, MA 02351 · CCN 225435

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

$25,593

Number of fines

2

Number of penalties

2

Payment denials

0

Chain

Chain

AZURE HEALTHCARE

Facilities in chain

6

Chain avg overall

1.30 / 5

Inspection citations (52)2 actual harm

1. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-12-30 · Health · corrected 2026-01-31

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2025-05-14 · Health · corrected 2025-06-12

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2025-05-14 · Health · corrected 2025-06-12

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-05-14 · Health · corrected 2025-06-12

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-05-14 · Health · corrected 2025-06-12

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. FF0585Honor 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.2025-03-07 · Health · corrected 2025-03-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2025-03-07 · Health · corrected 2025-03-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-03-07 · Health · corrected 2025-03-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2025-03-07 · Health · corrected 2025-03-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. BF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2025-03-07 · Health · corrected 2025-03-25

    Potential for minimal harm

11. BF0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.2025-03-07 · Health · corrected 2025-03-25

    Potential for minimal harm

12. EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-03-07 · Health · corrected 2025-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. EF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-03-07 · Health · corrected 2025-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2025-03-07 · Health · corrected 2025-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.2025-03-07 · Health · corrected 2025-04-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2025-03-07 · Health · corrected 2025-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. EF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-03-07 · Health · corrected 2025-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-03-07 · Health · corrected 2025-04-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. GF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-07-15 · Health · corrected 2024-07-15

    Actual harm

20. BF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2024-01-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-24

    Potential for minimal harm

21. BF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2024-01-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-24

    Potential for minimal harm

22. BF0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.2024-01-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-24

    Potential for minimal harm

23. BF0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.2024-01-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-24

    Potential for minimal harm

24. BF0638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.2024-01-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-24

    Potential for minimal harm

25. BF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-01-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-24

    Potential for minimal harm

26. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-01-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-01-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.2024-01-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. GF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2024-01-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-24

    Actual harm

30. DF0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.2024-01-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. EF0712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.2024-01-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. EF0758Implement 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.2024-01-18 · Health · corrected 2024-02-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. DF0825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.2024-01-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-01-18 · Health · corrected 2024-03-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. CF0844Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.2024-01-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-24

    Potential for minimal harm

36. EF0847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.2024-01-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. BF0848Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.2024-01-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-24

    Potential for minimal harm

38. FF0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.2024-01-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. EF0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.2024-01-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. EF0940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.2024-01-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. FF0941Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.2024-01-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. EF0942Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.2024-01-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. EF0943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.2024-01-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. FF0944Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.2024-01-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. FF0946Provide training in compliance and ethics.2024-01-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. EF0949Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.2024-01-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

47. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2021-12-07 · Health · corrected 2022-01-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2021-12-07 · Health · corrected 2022-01-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

49. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2021-12-07 · Health · corrected 2022-01-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

50. DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2021-12-07 · Health · corrected 2022-01-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

51. 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.2021-12-07 · Health · corrected 2022-01-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

52. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2021-12-07 · Health · corrected 2022-01-14

    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.