POET'S SEAT HEALTHCARE CENTER
359 HIGH STREET, GREENFIELD, MA 01301 · CCN 225360
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Staffing
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 63
- Avg residents/day
- 55.3
- Phone
- 4137746318
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 | 2025-05-28 | 6 | 8.9 | 9.5 | -2.9 better |
| 2 | 2024-03-11 | 7 | 10.0 | 9.8 | -3.0 better |
| 3 | 2022-11-02 | 30 | 12.7 | 9.3 | +17.3 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 1 |
| Quality of life and care | 2 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 2 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.34 | 65.6% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.48 | 83.3% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.15 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $5,541
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- EPHRAM LAHASKY
- Facilities in chain
- 28
- Chain avg overall
- 1.80 / 5
Inspection citations (43)3 actual harm
- GF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2025-05-28 · Health · corrected 2025-05-28
Actual harm
- DF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2025-05-28 · Health · corrected 2025-05-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- BF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2025-05-28 · Health · corrected 2025-05-28
Potential for 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.2025-05-28 · Health · corrected 2025-05-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2025-05-28 · Health · corrected 2025-05-28
Actual harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-05-28 · Health · corrected 2025-05-28
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.2024-10-03 · Health · corrected 2024-10-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-10-03 · Health · corrected 2024-10-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2024-03-11 · Health · corrected 2024-04-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-03-11 · Health · corrected 2024-04-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2024-03-11 · Health · corrected 2024-04-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-03-11 · Health · corrected 2024-04-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- CF0926Have policies on smoking.2024-03-11 · Health · corrected 2024-04-08
Potential for minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-08-28 · Health · corrected 2023-08-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2023-08-28 · Health · corrected 2023-08-31
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.2022-11-02 · Health · corrected 2022-12-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2022-11-02 · Health · corrected 2022-12-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- 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.2022-11-02 · Health · corrected 2022-12-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.2022-11-02 · Health · corrected 2022-12-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2022-11-02 · Health · corrected 2022-12-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0625Notify 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.2022-11-02 · Health · corrected 2022-12-03
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.2022-11-02 · Health · corrected 2022-12-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2022-11-02 · Health · corrected 2022-12-03
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 admitted2022-11-02 · Health · corrected 2022-12-03
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.2022-11-02 · Health · corrected 2022-12-03
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.2022-11-02 · Health · corrected 2022-12-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2022-11-02 · Health · corrected 2022-12-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0687Provide appropriate foot care.2022-11-02 · Health · corrected 2022-12-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- 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.2022-11-02 · Health · corrected 2022-12-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2022-11-02 · Health · corrected 2022-12-03
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.2022-11-02 · Health · corrected 2022-12-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.2022-11-02 · Health · corrected 2022-11-17
Actual harm
- DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2022-11-02 · Health · corrected 2022-12-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2022-11-02 · Health · corrected 2022-12-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- 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.2022-11-02 · Health · corrected 2022-12-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.2022-11-02 · Health · corrected 2022-12-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.2022-11-02 · Health · corrected 2022-12-03
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.2022-11-02 · Health · corrected 2022-12-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2022-11-02 · Health · corrected 2022-12-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-11-02 · Health · corrected 2022-11-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2022-11-02 · Health · corrected 2022-11-18
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.2022-11-02 · Health · corrected 2022-11-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0888Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-192022-11-02 · Health · corrected 2022-11-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOROWITZ, AKIVA | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 50% | 2020-02-21 |
| LAHASKY, EPHRAM | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 50% | 2020-02-21 |
| HOROWITZ, AKIVA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2020-02-21 |
| LAHASKY, EPHRAM | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2020-02-21 |
| THOMPSON, EDIN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-12-18 |
| VIADERO, JOSEPH | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2025-01-01 |
Other facilities in GREENFIELD
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| REGALCARE AT GREENFIELD | ★★★★☆ | 120 |
| CHARLENE MANOR EXTENDED CARE FACILITY | ★☆☆☆☆ | 123 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.