Starfile / Massachusetts

SACHEM CENTER FOR HEALTH AND REHABILITATION

66 CENTRAL STREET, EAST BRIDGEWATER, MA 02333 · CCN 225322

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

$65,753

Number of fines

3

Number of penalties

3

Payment denials

0

Chain

Chain

AZURE HEALTHCARE

Facilities in chain

6

Chain avg overall

1.30 / 5

Inspection citations (43)4 actual harm

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

   Actual harm

2. EF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2025-04-04 · Health · corrected 2025-04-04

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2025-04-04 · Health · corrected 2025-04-04

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. EF0808Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.2025-04-04 · Health · corrected 2025-04-04

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. EF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-04-04 · Health · corrected 2025-04-04

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0909Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.2025-04-04 · Health · corrected 2025-04-04

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. BF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2025-04-04 · Health · corrected 2025-04-04

   Potential for minimal harm

8. EF0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.2024-02-06 · Health · corrected 2024-02-09

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-02-06 · Health · corrected 2024-03-07

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. 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.2024-02-06 · Health · corrected 2024-02-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. GF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-02-06 · Health · corrected 2024-02-09

    Actual harm

12. DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2024-02-06 · Health · corrected 2024-02-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-02-06 · Health · corrected 2024-02-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-02-06 · Health · corrected 2024-02-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. BF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-02-06 · Health · corrected 2024-02-09

    Potential for minimal harm

16. DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2024-02-06 · Health · corrected 2024-02-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-02-06 · Health · corrected 2024-02-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-02-06 · Health · corrected 2024-03-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2024-02-06 · Health · corrected 2024-02-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. EF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-02-06 · Health · corrected 2024-02-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. 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.2024-02-06 · Health · corrected 2024-02-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2024-02-06 · Health · corrected 2024-02-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.2024-02-06 · Health · corrected 2024-02-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-02-06 · Health · corrected 2024-03-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. GF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2024-02-06 · Health · corrected 2024-02-09

    Actual harm

26. 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.2024-02-06 · Health · corrected 2024-03-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. CF0843Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care.2024-02-06 · Health · corrected 2024-02-09

    Potential for minimal harm

28. CF0844Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.2024-02-06 · Health · corrected 2024-02-09

    Potential for minimal harm

29. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-02-06 · Health · corrected 2024-02-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. EF0940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.2024-02-06 · Health · corrected 2024-02-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. EF0941Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.2024-02-06 · Health · corrected 2024-02-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. EF0944Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.2024-02-06 · Health · corrected 2024-02-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. EF0945Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.2024-02-06 · Health · corrected 2024-02-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. FF0946Provide training in compliance and ethics.2024-02-06 · Health · corrected 2024-02-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. EF0949Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.2024-02-06 · Health · corrected 2024-02-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2022-04-20 · Health · corrected 2022-05-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2022-04-20 · Health · corrected 2022-05-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. GF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2022-04-20 · Health · corrected 2022-05-16

    Actual harm

39. 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.2022-04-20 · Health · corrected 2022-05-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. 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.2022-04-20 · Health · corrected 2022-05-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2022-04-20 · Health · corrected 2022-05-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. FF0838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.2022-04-20 · Health · corrected 2022-05-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. DF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2022-04-20 · Health · corrected 2022-05-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

Other facilities in EAST BRIDGEWATER

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.