Deficiency timeline
WACHUSETT MANOR
Dated inspection findings, penalties, and correction notes for this nursing home in Gardner, MA. Newest events first.
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0880: Infection Control
Infection control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Oct 7, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms
F0628: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected Oct 7, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0580: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected Oct 7, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0585: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Honor 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.
Corrected Oct 7, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0656: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected Oct 7, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0580: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected Jun 19, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0658: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected Jun 19, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms
F0880: Infection Control
Infection control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Sep 6, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms
F0925: Environmental
Environment
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected Sep 15, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0584: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Honor 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.
Corrected Sep 4, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0658: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected Sep 6, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0695: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected Sep 6, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0699: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected Aug 21, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0791: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected Sep 6, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0921: Environmental
Environment
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected Aug 13, 2024
- Class IVMinimal harm / potential for minimal harm (C)cms
F0641: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected Aug 27, 2024
- Class IImmediate jeopardy (J)cms
F0658: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 23, 2023
- Class IImmediate jeopardy (J)cms
F0695: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 23, 2023
- Class IImmediate jeopardy (J)cms
F0726: Nursing and Physician Services
Nursing & physician services
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected May 23, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (F)cms
F0838: Administration
Administration
Conduct 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.
Corrected May 23, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (F)cms
F0880: Infection Control
Infection control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 23, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (F)cms
F0888: Infection Control
Infection control
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Corrected May 23, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms
F0689: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 23, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms
F0868: Administration
Administration
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected May 23, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms
F0887: Infection Control
Infection control
Educate 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.
Corrected May 23, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0550: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 23, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0580: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 23, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0637: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected May 23, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0640: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected May 23, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0641: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 23, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0656: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 23, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0657: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 23, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0679: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected May 23, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0685: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected May 23, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0692: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected May 23, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0694: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 23, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0697: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 23, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0700: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Try 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.
Corrected May 23, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0712: Nursing and Physician Services
Nursing & physician services
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected May 23, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0842: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 23, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0883: Infection Control
Infection control
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected May 23, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0909: Environmental
Environment
Regularly 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.
Corrected May 23, 2023
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