Starfile / Massachusetts

WACHUSETT MANOR

32 HOSPITAL HILL ROAD, GARDNER, MA 01440 · CCN 225533

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

$26,756

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 (42)3 immediate jeopardy

1. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2025-09-26 · Health · corrected 2025-10-07

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. 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.2025-09-26 · Health · corrected 2025-10-07

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. EF0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.2025-09-26 · Health · corrected 2025-10-07

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-09-26 · Health · corrected 2025-10-07

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-09-26 · Health · corrected 2025-10-07

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2025-06-24 · Health · corrected 2025-06-19

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-06-24 · Health · corrected 2025-06-19

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. 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.2024-08-13 · Health · corrected 2024-09-04

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. CF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-08-13 · Health · corrected 2024-08-27

   Potential for minimal harm

10. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-08-13 · Health · corrected 2024-09-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-08-13 · Health · corrected 2024-09-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.2024-08-13 · Health · corrected 2024-08-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.2024-08-13 · Health · corrected 2024-09-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-08-13 · Health · corrected 2024-09-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2024-08-13 · Health · corrected 2024-08-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. EF0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.2024-08-13 · Health · corrected 2024-09-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-05-16 · Health · corrected 2023-05-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2023-05-16 · Health · corrected 2023-05-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition2023-05-16 · Health · corrected 2023-05-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.2023-05-16 · Health · corrected 2023-05-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2023-05-16 · Health · corrected 2023-05-23

    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.2023-05-16 · Health · corrected 2023-05-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-05-16 · Health · corrected 2023-05-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. JF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-05-16 · Health · corrected 2023-05-23

    Immediate jeopardy

25. DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2023-05-16 · Health · corrected 2023-05-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2023-05-16 · Health · corrected 2023-05-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-05-16 · Health · corrected 2023-05-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2023-05-16 · Health · corrected 2023-05-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. DF0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.2023-05-16 · Health · corrected 2023-05-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. JF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-05-16 · Health · corrected 2023-05-23

    Immediate jeopardy

31. DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2023-05-16 · Health · corrected 2023-05-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. 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.2023-05-16 · Health · corrected 2023-05-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. DF0712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.2023-05-16 · Health · corrected 2023-05-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. JF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2023-05-16 · Health · corrected 2023-05-23

    Immediate jeopardy

35. 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.2023-05-16 · Health · corrected 2023-05-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2023-05-16 · Health · corrected 2023-05-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. EF0868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly2023-05-16 · Health · corrected 2023-05-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-05-16 · Health · corrected 2023-05-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2023-05-16 · Health · corrected 2023-05-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. EF0887Educate 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.2023-05-16 · Health · corrected 2023-05-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. FF0888Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-192023-05-16 · Health · corrected 2023-05-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. 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.2023-05-16 · Health · corrected 2023-05-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

Other facilities in GARDNER

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