GARDNER REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
59 EASTWOOD CIRCLE, GARDNER, MA 01440 · CCN 225196
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Staffing
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 124
- Avg residents/day
- 113.2
- Phone
- 9786328776
Inspection history vs Massachusetts & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Massachusetts avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-10-18 | 16 | 8.9 | 9.5 | +7.1 worse |
| 2 | 2023-08-01 | 7 | 10.0 | 9.8 | -3.0 better |
| 3 | 2022-01-31 | 12 | 12.7 | 9.3 | -0.7 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 3 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 5 |
| Resident rights | 2 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 2 |
| Administration | 1 |
| Infection control | 2 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.85 | 52.5% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.53 | 52.9% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.49 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (35)
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-09-09 · Health · corrected 2025-10-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-10-18 · Health · corrected 2024-11-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-10-18 · Health · corrected 2024-11-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- BF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-10-18 · Health · corrected 2024-11-27
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2024-10-18 · Health · corrected 2024-11-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-10-18 · Health · corrected 2024-11-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-10-18 · Health · corrected 2024-11-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-10-18 · Health · corrected 2024-11-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0742Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.2024-10-18 · Health · corrected 2024-11-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2024-10-18 · Health · corrected 2024-11-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- 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.2024-10-18 · Health · corrected 2024-11-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-10-18 · Health · corrected 2024-11-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-10-18 · Health · corrected 2024-11-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.2024-10-18 · Health · corrected 2024-11-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-10-18 · Health · corrected 2024-11-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0887Educate 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.2024-10-18 · Health · corrected 2024-11-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-08-01 · Health · corrected 2023-09-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-08-01 · Health · corrected 2023-09-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2023-08-01 · Health · corrected 2023-09-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-08-01 · Health · corrected 2023-09-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2023-08-01 · Health · corrected 2023-09-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-08-01 · Health · corrected 2023-09-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2023-08-01 · Health · corrected 2023-09-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.2022-01-31 · Health · corrected 2022-03-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.2022-01-31 · Health · corrected 2022-03-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2022-01-31 · Health · corrected 2022-03-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2022-01-31 · Health · corrected 2022-03-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2022-01-31 · Health · corrected 2022-03-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2022-01-31 · Health · corrected 2022-03-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2022-01-31 · Health · corrected 2022-03-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2022-01-31 · Health · corrected 2022-03-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2022-01-31 · Health · corrected 2022-03-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2022-01-31 · Health · corrected 2022-03-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-01-31 · Health · corrected 2022-03-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2022-01-31 · Health · corrected 2022-03-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GARDNER NURSING HOME HOLDING COMPANY LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2021-04-20 |
| LIPMAN, MICHAEL | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 32% | 2022-12-13 |
| JACOBOWITZ, HARRY | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 14% | 2022-12-13 |
| MERMELSTEIN, ELISA | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 12% | 2022-12-13 |
| JACOBOWITZ, KALMAN | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 12% | 2022-12-13 |
| LIPMAN, EILEEN | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 12% | 2022-12-13 |
| MERMELSTEIN, HOWARD | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 11% | 2022-12-13 |
| ASGHAR, IRFAN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-12-13 |
| MERMELSTEIN, HOWARD | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2022-12-13 |
| CAMBRIDGE, JOSHUA | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2022-12-13 |
| JACOBOWITZ, KALMAN | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2022-12-13 |
Other facilities in GARDNER
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| WACHUSETT MANOR | ★★☆☆☆ | 96 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.