Starfile / Massachusetts

LEE HEALTHCARE

620 LAUREL STREET, LEE, MA 01238 · CCN 225749

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

$0

Number of fines

0

Number of penalties

0

Payment denials

0

Chain

Chain

NEXT STEP HEALTHCARE

Facilities in chain

14

Chain avg overall

1.90 / 5

Inspection citations (37)1 actual harm

1. DF0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.2026-01-13 · Health · corrected 2026-02-03

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-11-19 · Health · corrected 2025-12-16

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. 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.2025-09-10 · Health · corrected 2025-10-03

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0585Honor 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.2025-09-10 · Health · corrected 2025-10-03

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.2025-09-10 · Health · corrected 2025-10-03

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2025-09-10 · Health · corrected 2025-10-03

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-09-10 · Health · corrected 2025-10-03

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. GF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-09-10 · Health · corrected 2025-10-03

   Actual harm

9. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-09-10 · Health · corrected 2025-10-03

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. EF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2025-09-10 · Health · corrected 2025-10-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. EF0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.2025-09-10 · Health · corrected 2025-10-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2025-09-10 · Health · corrected 2025-10-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-09-10 · Health · corrected 2025-10-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. 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.2025-09-10 · Health · corrected 2025-10-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly2025-09-10 · Health · corrected 2025-10-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2025-09-10 · Health · corrected 2025-10-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. 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.2025-09-10 · Health · corrected 2025-10-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. BF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2024-07-25 · Health · corrected 2024-08-28

    Potential for minimal harm

19. DF0584Honor 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.2024-07-25 · Health · corrected 2024-08-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. BF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2024-07-25 · Health · corrected 2024-08-28

    Potential for minimal harm

21. DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2024-07-25 · Health · corrected 2024-08-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-07-25 · Health · corrected 2024-08-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.2024-07-25 · Health · corrected 2024-08-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.2024-07-25 · Health · corrected 2024-08-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-07-25 · Health · corrected 2024-08-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-07-25 · Health · corrected 2024-08-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-06-06 · Health · corrected 2023-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2023-05-09 · Health · corrected 2023-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. DF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2023-05-09 · Health · corrected 2023-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-05-09 · Health · corrected 2023-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. EF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-05-09 · Health · corrected 2023-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. CF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2023-05-09 · Health · corrected 2023-06-06

    Potential for minimal harm

33. DF0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.2023-05-09 · Health · corrected 2023-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. 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.2023-05-09 · Health · corrected 2023-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. CF0847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.2023-05-09 · Health · corrected 2023-06-14

    Potential for minimal harm

36. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-04-11 · Health · corrected 2023-04-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. 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.2023-04-11 · Health · corrected 2023-04-28

    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.