Starfile / Massachusetts

Premier Healthcare at Harrington House

160 MAIN STREET, WALPOLE, MA 02081 · CCN 225536

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

$43,891

Number of fines

1

Number of penalties

1

Payment denials

0

Chain

Chain

STELLAR HEALTH GROUP

Facilities in chain

7

Chain avg overall

2.70 / 5

Inspection citations (40)1 actual harm

1. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-07-24 · Health · corrected 2025-08-14

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-07-24 · Health · corrected 2025-08-14

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.2025-04-03 · Health · corrected 2025-04-30

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2025-04-03 · Health · corrected 2025-04-30

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. BF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2025-04-03 · Health · corrected 2025-04-30

   Potential for minimal harm

6. DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2025-04-03 · Health · corrected 2025-04-30

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-04-03 · Health · corrected 2025-04-30

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. BF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2025-04-03 · Health · corrected 2025-04-30

   Potential for minimal harm

9. EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-04-03 · Health · corrected 2025-04-30

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-04-03 · Health · corrected 2025-04-30

    Actual harm

11. DF0700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.2025-04-03 · Health · corrected 2025-04-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. EF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2025-04-03 · Health · corrected 2025-04-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. 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.2025-04-03 · Health · corrected 2025-04-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. 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.2025-04-03 · Health · corrected 2025-04-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. FF0844Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.2025-04-03 · Health · corrected 2025-04-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-04-03 · Health · corrected 2025-04-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. FF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2025-04-03 · Health · corrected 2025-04-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2025-04-03 · Health · corrected 2025-04-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. 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.2025-04-03 · Health · corrected 2025-04-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2024-10-16 · Health · corrected 2024-11-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. 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.2024-03-13 · Health · corrected 2024-04-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-03-13 · Health · corrected 2024-04-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-03-13 · Health · corrected 2024-04-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. EF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2024-03-13 · Health · corrected 2024-04-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-03-13 · Health · corrected 2024-04-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. 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.2024-03-13 · Health · corrected 2024-04-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. 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.2024-03-13 · Health · corrected 2024-04-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. EF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2024-03-13 · Health · corrected 2024-04-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-03-13 · Health · corrected 2024-04-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-03-13 · Health · corrected 2024-04-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2024-03-13 · Health · corrected 2024-04-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. DF0551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.2022-11-18 · Health · corrected 2022-12-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2022-11-18 · Health · corrected 2022-12-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2022-11-18 · Health · corrected 2022-12-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2022-11-18 · Health · corrected 2022-12-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0687Provide appropriate foot care.2022-11-18 · Health · corrected 2022-12-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2022-11-18 · Health · corrected 2022-12-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. 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.2022-11-18 · Health · corrected 2022-12-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-11-18 · Health · corrected 2022-12-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. BF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2022-11-18 · Health · corrected 2022-12-19

    Potential for 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.