Starfile / Massachusetts

WEDGEMERE HEALTHCARE

146 DEAN STREET, TAUNTON, MA 02780 · CCN 225067

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

$129,794

Number of fines

1

Number of penalties

1

Payment denials

0

Chain

Chain

NEXT STEP HEALTHCARE

Facilities in chain

14

Chain avg overall

1.90 / 5

Inspection citations (49)2 actual harm

1. DF0777Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.2026-01-06 · Health · corrected 2026-01-23

   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.2026-01-06 · Health · corrected 2026-01-23

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-01-21 · Health · corrected 2025-02-21

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-01-21 · Health · corrected 2025-02-21

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.2025-01-21 · Health · corrected 2025-02-21

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. 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.2025-01-21 · Health · corrected 2025-02-21

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. 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.2025-01-21 · Health · corrected 2025-02-21

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. EF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-01-21 · Health · corrected 2025-02-21

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-01-21 · Health · corrected 2025-02-21

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. EF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2025-01-21 · Health · corrected 2025-02-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2024-10-22 · Health · corrected 2024-11-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. BF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2023-12-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-05

    Potential for minimal harm

13. BF0625Notify 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.2023-12-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-05

    Potential for minimal harm

14. BF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2023-12-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-05

    Potential for minimal harm

15. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-12-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. HF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-12-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-05

    Actual harm

17. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-12-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. HF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2023-12-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-05

    Actual harm

19. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-12-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2023-12-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-12-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2023-12-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2023-12-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2023-12-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. 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.2023-12-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-05

    Potential for more than minimal 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.2023-12-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2023-12-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-12-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-12-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. EF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2023-12-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-11-08 · Health · corrected 2023-11-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-11-08 · Health · corrected 2023-11-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-10-03 · Health · corrected 2023-10-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. EF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2023-10-03 · Health · corrected 2023-10-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2021-10-13 · Health · corrected 2021-12-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2021-10-13 · Health · corrected 2021-12-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2021-10-13 · Health · corrected 2021-12-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2021-10-13 · Health · corrected 2021-12-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2021-10-13 · Health · corrected 2021-12-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2021-10-13 · Health · corrected 2021-12-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2021-10-13 · Health · corrected 2021-12-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. 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.2021-10-13 · Health · corrected 2021-12-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. 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.2021-10-13 · Health · corrected 2021-12-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2021-10-13 · Health · corrected 2021-12-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. 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.2021-10-13 · Health · corrected 2021-12-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. DF0773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.2021-10-13 · Health · corrected 2021-12-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

47. DF0777Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.2021-10-13 · Health · corrected 2021-12-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. BF0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.2021-10-13 · Health · corrected 2021-12-01

    Potential for minimal harm

49. FF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2021-10-13 · Health · corrected 2021-12-01

    Potential for more than 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.