Home / Massachusetts / Wakefield
Greenwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
90 Greenwood Street, Wakefield, MA 01880 · Middlesex County · (781) 246-0211
36 certified beds, about 29 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1997
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 225736 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on August 7, 2025, inspectors cited 8 health deficiencies (the Massachusetts average is 6.8, the national average 9.2).
None of its 13 health citations since April 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.99 hours per resident per day, against 3.86 across Massachusetts and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.50 of those hours.
26.5% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Massachusetts average 38.2%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 13 health citations on file.
August 7, 2025Standard inspection · 8 citations
- E Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, the facility failed to provide a dignified dining experience for Residents in the facility's dining room. Specifically, the facility to ensure dependent Residents were fed at the same time while sitting together in the dining room.
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interview, the facility failed to ensure staff members served meals to Residents in the facility's dining room under sanitary conditions with acceptable hand hygiene practices.
- E Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to document in the medical record that residents above the age of [AGE] years old received Pneumococcal immunizations for 4 out of 5 sampled residents. Specifically, the facility failed to document in the medical record when the residents received the Pneumococcal vaccine, the vaccine name, the lot number, and the expiration date.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and interview, the facility failed to implement a physician's order for the use of Geri Sleeves as ordered for one Resident (#14) out of a total sample of 15 Residents. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure Resident #14 was wearing Geri Sleeves as indicated by the physician's order.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to provide the necessary activities of daily living (ADLs) for one Resident (#26) out of 15 total sampled residents. Specifically, the facility failed to provide necessary supervision and assistance with eating.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and interview, the facility failed to obtain a physician's order for treatment for a newly developed stage 2 pressure ulcer for one Resident (#13) out of a total sample of 15 Residents. Specifically, the facility failed to obtain an order for zinc oxide cream before using it to treat a newly developed stage 2 pressure ulcer on Resident #13's right buttock.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to maintain a safe environment for one Resident (#22) out of a total sample of 15 residents. Specifically, the facility failed to implement a padded side rail while Resident #22 was in bed to protect from injury.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure staff maintained accurate medical records for one Resident (#14) out of a total sample of 15 Residents. Specifically, the facility documented that the Resident was wearing Geri Sleeves when he/she was not.
August 21, 2024Standard inspection · 0 citations
April 20, 2023Standard inspection · 5 citations
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview the facility failed to ensure infection control practices were maintained to prevent the spread of infection during 1) medication pass and 2) in the dinning room.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to provide a dignified dining experience for 2 Residents (#11 and #4) out of a total sample of 15 residents.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure plan of care for use of side rail was followed for 1 Resident (#25) out of a total 15 sampled residents.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview the facility failed to change a wound dressing, as ordered, for 1 Resident (#12) out of a total 15 sampled residents.
- D Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure it was free from a medication error rate of greater than 5 percent. One out of one nurse observed made 2 errors in 26 opportunities on one of two units resulting in a medication error rate of 7.69%. These errors impacted 2 Residents (#11 and #7) out of 4 residents observed.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.99 | 3.86 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.50 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.63 | 3.48 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.58 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.90 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 26.5% | 38.2% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 42.9% | 42.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.58 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.13 on weekdays and 3.63 on weekends, 12% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.79 in April to June 2025 to 3.99 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.99 | 0.50 | 4.13 | 3.63 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 29 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.82 | 0.48 | 3.95 | 3.48 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 30 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.80 | 0.51 | 3.96 | 3.41 | 0.1% | 0 of 92 | 31 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.79 | 0.55 | 3.90 | 3.52 | 1.7% | 0 of 91 | 30 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Massachusetts, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.79 | 0.61 | 3.94 | 3.41 | 5.0% | 0.4% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Massachusetts
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $22.44 | $21.32 to $23.94 | 38,130 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $38.57 | $34.91 to $40.66 | 13,210 |
| Registered nurses | $50.27 | $42.05 to $65.44 | 88,200 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Massachusetts | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.8 | 16.4 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.2 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.0 | 15.4 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.8 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.4 | 21.4 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: LONG TERM CENTERS OF NEW ENGLAND, INC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweeney, Matthew | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2005 | |
| Woods, Thomas | Corporate officer | Individual | 12/05/1980 | |
| Elmi, Saeid | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2001 | |
| Gouveia, Jessica | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/01/2024 | |
| Sweeney, Matthew | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2005 | |
| Tilley, Diane | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/13/1999 | |
| Woods, Thomas | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2005 | |
| Elmi, Saeid | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2001 | |
| Gouveia, Jessica | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/01/2024 | |
| Sweeney, Matthew | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2005 | |
| Tilley, Diane | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/19/1999 | |
| Woods, Thomas | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2005 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on August 7, 2025: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on August 7, 2025: "Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on August 7, 2025: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on August 7, 2025: "Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations."
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- Regalcare at Wakefield Wakefield, 1.7 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 42 citations
- Life Care Center of Stoneham Stoneham, 2.1 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 31 citations
- Bear Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Stoneham, 2.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 27 citations
- Regalcare at Glen Ridge Medford, 3.4 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 78 citations
- Dexter House Healthcare Malden, 4 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 20 citations
- Regalcare at Courtyard-Medford Medford, 4 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 60 citations
Common questions
- What is Greenwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Greenwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Greenwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center get at its last inspection?
- 8 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on August 7, 2025. The Massachusetts average is 6.8.
- Has Greenwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Greenwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Greenwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
- CMS lists 12 owners and managers. Legal business name: LONG TERM CENTERS OF NEW ENGLAND, INC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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