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The Gardens at Cedarwood

130 Chestnut Street, Franklin, MA 02038 · Norfolk County · (508) 528-4600

82 certified beds, about 54 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1990

Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
2 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
2 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5

CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 225461 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes

The record in brief

At its most recent standard inspection, on June 17, 2025, inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the Massachusetts average is 6.8, the national average 9.2).

None of its 38 health citations since January 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

CMS lists 3 fines totaling $7,596 in the last three years; the largest was $3,418, and the latest is dated February 20, 2024.

Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.74 hours per resident per day, against 3.86 across Massachusetts and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.43 of those hours.

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.

Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit

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 38 health citations on file.

Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
17D
14E
5F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
2B
0C
June 17, 2025Standard inspection · 5 citations
  1. F
    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
    F851 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 14, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to electronically submit direct care staffing data to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for the entire reporting period, Fiscal Year (FY) Quarter 2 2025 (January 1 -March 31) in accordance with the schedule specified by CMS.
  2. E
    Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
    F551 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 14, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a [NAME] Treatment Plan (court approved treatment plan for the administration of antipsychotic medications) was active and current for administration of an antipsychotic medication for one Resident (#10), out of a total sample of 14 residents.
  3. D
    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
    F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 14, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR- Preadmission screening for residents with a mental disorder or intellectual disability) was accurately completed prior to the admission of one Resident (#4), in a total sample of 14 residents.
  4. D
    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    F756 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 14, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on document review and interview, the facility failed to ensure that monthly medication regimen reviews (MRR) were communicated to the physician and addressed in a timely manner for one Resident (#1), out of a total sample of 14 residents. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure recommendations from August and September 2024 by the pharmacy consultant to evaluate continued use of as needed Geri-tussin (cough syrup) and menthol lozenge was reviewed and responded to by the provider in a timely manner.
  5. D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 14, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, document review, and interviews, the facility failed to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment for one Resident (#207), of 14 sampled residents. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure his/her indwelling Foley catheter (tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine into a collection bag outside the body) was maintained in a sanitary manner.
May 8, 2024Standard inspection · 17 citations
  1. F
    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
    F851 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to electronically submit direct care staffing data to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for the entire reporting period, Fiscal Year (FY) Quarter 1 2024 (October 1 - December 31) in accordance with the schedule specified by CMS.
  2. F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, document review, policy review, and interviews, the facility failed to: 1. Maintain an infection prevention and control program with a complete system of surveillance to identify any trends of actual or potential infections within the facility; 2. For Resident #36, ensure staff wore personal protective equipment (PPE) as required for Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP); 3. For Resident #160, ensure EBP were implemented, and PPE was utilized when providing high contact resident care; and 4. Ensure policy and procedures for EBP were developed and implemented, effective 4/1/24 as required.
  3. E
    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.
    F584 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure the residents' environment was clean, comfortable, and homelike. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure the residents' rooms and environment were maintained in good repair and homelike on 2 of 2 resident care units.
  4. E
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, policy review and interview, the facility failed to provide adequate supervision and an environment free from accidents and/or hazards for three Residents (#4, #19, and #26), out of a total sample of 15 residents. Specifically, the facility failed: 1. For Resident #4, to follow their fall Reduction policy for investigating falls and initiating fall prevention interventions; 2. For Resident #19, to follow their fall Reduction policy for investigating falls and initiating fall prevention interventions; and 3. For Resident #26, to follow their Elopements and wandering residents policy for assessing risk factors and implementing interventions to prevent further elopements. Findings Include: 1. Review of the facility's policy titled Fall Reduction, dated as last revised [DATE], indicated but was not limited to the following: - Goal: [...]
  5. E
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    F695 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, record review, and policy review, the facility failed for four Residents (#53, #54, #34, and #1), out of a sample of 15 residents, to ensure staff provided respiratory care and services consistent with professional standards of practice. Specifically, the facility failed: 1. For Resident #53, to ensure orders were in place for Oxygen and the equipment/tubing was changed per policy; 2. For Resident #54, to ensure a Respiratory care plan was developed and the nebulizer equipment/tubing/mask were stored and changed per policy; 3. For Resident #34, to ensure nebulizer equipment was clean and mask/tubing were stored per policy; and 4. For Resident #1, to ensure the oxygen equipment/tubing was changed per policy.
  6. E
    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    F756 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, record review, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure monthly Medication Regimen Review (MRR) recommendations made by the pharmacy consultant were addressed timely and maintained as part of the permanent medical record for three Residents (#21, #9, and #19), out of 5 residents selected for an unnecessary medication review. Specifically, the facility failed: 1. To ensure facility wide recommendations were addressed timely and maintained as part of the medical record; 2. For Resident #21, to ensure the January, February, and March 2024 consultant pharmacist recommendations were acted upon timely and to ensure the January, February, March, and April 2024 consultant pharmacist recommendations were maintained as part of the permanent medical record; 3. [...]
  7. E
    Ensure 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.
    F761 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure staff stored all drugs and biologicals used in the facility in accordance with currently accepted professional principles. Specifically, the facility failed: 1. For Resident #50, to ensure the medications were administered under direct supervision and not left at the bedside; 2. To ensure medication and treatment carts on Unit One were locked when not in direct supervision of the licensed nurse; and 3. Ensure safe storage of medications and biologicals according to current standards of practice in 2 of 2 observed medication carts.
  8. E
    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
    F883 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, policy review, and interview, the facility failed to provide education, assess for eligibility, and offer pneumococcal vaccinations per facility policy and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations for three Residents (#9, #13, and #34), out of a total sample of five residents reviewed for immunizations.
  9. D
    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    F582 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on the Beneficiary Protection Notification Review, interview, and policy review the facility failed to ensure the Skilled Nursing Facility Advance Beneficiary Notice (SNF ABN), Form CMS-10055 and the Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage (NOMNC), Form CMS 10123, were provided timely and explained to the resident/resident representative for two Residents (#19 and #49), out of three sampled residents. Specifically, the facility failed to issue the SNF ABN and failed to issue and explain the NOMNC timely ensuring the Resident/Resident representative understood the appeal process.
  10. D
    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, policy review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure staff developed and implemented a baseline care plan within 48 hours of the resident's admission, which included the instructions needed to provide effective and person-centered care to the resident and provide the resident and/or their representative with a summary of the baseline care plan for two Residents (#52 and #109), out of a total sample of 15 residents. Specifically, the facility failed: 1. For Resident #52, to provide him/her a written summary of the baseline care plan by completion of the comprehensive care plan and document receipt of the information within the Resident's clinical record; and 2. [...]
  11. D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and policy review, the facility failed to implement interventions on the Falls Care Plan for one Resident (#21), out of a total sample of 15 residents to meet the resident's physical, psychosocial and functional needs.
  12. D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, record review, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure activity of daily living (ADL) care was provided to maintain good personal grooming for one Resident (#46), out of a total sample of 15 residents. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure nail care was performed for Resident #46.
  13. D
    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    F690 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review and policy review, the facility failed to provide indwelling catheter (a flexible tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine outside of the body) care and management consistent with professional standards for three Residents (#34, #160, and #16), out of a total sample of 15 residents. Specifically, the facility failed: 1. For Resident #34, to ensure the Foley catheter was assessed for removal as soon as possible or determine a clinical condition related to Foley catheter placement on admission to the facility; 2. For Resident #160, to ensure orders were in place for the Foley catheter and Foley catheter care, and to ensure the Foley catheter bag was hung at an appropriate level, below the bladder to discourage backflow of urine which helps prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs); and 3. [...]
  14. D
    Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
    F699 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure one Resident (#109), out of a sample of 15 residents, received culturally competent, trauma-informed care accounting for resident experiences and preferences to eliminate or mitigate triggers that may cause re-traumatization of the resident. Specifically, the facility failed to assess Resident #109 and identify triggers of trauma to prevent potential re-traumatization.
  15. D
    Implement 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.
    F758 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, policy review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure for one Resident (#15), out of a sample of 15 residents, that their as needed (PRN) psychotropic medication, Lorazepam (antianxiety), was re-evaluated 14 days after the medication was prescribed to ensure it was beneficial and necessary for the Resident in accordance with the standard of practice.
  16. B
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment accurately reflected the Resident's status for three Residents (#4, #1, #160), out of a sample of 15 residents. Specifically, the facility failed: 1. For Resident #4, to accurately reflect falls sustained in the facility; 2. For Resident #1, to accurately reflect hospice services; and 3. For Resident #160, to accurately reflect the use of a Foley catheter.
  17. B
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to maintain medical records securely and accurately in accordance with accepted professional standards for one Resident (#3), out of 15 sampled residents. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure Resident #3's electronic medical record contained scanned documents pertaining only to Resident #3.
April 24, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    F580 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 29, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on records reviewed and interviews, for one of three sampled residents (Resident #1), who had a been diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT), with new orders from the Nurse Practitioner for an anticoagulant medication to be started, the Facility failed to ensure nursing notified Resident #1's Physician, when his/her medication was unavailable to be administered in accordance with his/her Physician orders, as a result Resident #1 did not receive his/her first scheduled dose, he/she was transferred to the Hospital Emergency Department (ED) for evaluation and was admitted .
  2. D
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    F755 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 29, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on records reviewed and interviews, for one of three sampled residents (Resident #1), who had a been diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis (blood clot, DVT), with new orders from the Nurse Practitioner for an anticoagulant (blood thinner) medication to be administered, the Facility failed to ensure nursing notified the correct Pharmacy in order to obtain Resident #1's medication in a timely manner, as a result Resident #1 did not receive his/her first scheduled dose as ordered and he/she was transferred to the Hospital for evaluation.
January 13, 2023Standard inspection · 14 citations
  1. F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 24, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, policy review, and document review, the facility failed to ensure the dish machine temperatures were monitored to ensure the machine was reaching temperatures to clean and sanitize the dishes as required per the manufacturer.
  2. F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 24, 2023
    Inspectors wrote4. Resident #4 was admitted to the facility in April 2019. Review of the medical record for Resident #4 included a Physician's Interim Order, dated 1/12/23 to collect a stool specimen to rule out c-difficile (c-diff) (a bacterial infection in the colon). The interim order was observed in the medical record on 1/12/23 at 4:00 P.M. Review of the Nursing Progress note, dated 1/12/23, indicated Resident #4 had a foul smelling bowel movement overnight and that morning. The note indicated the Nurse Practioner had been in earlier that afternoon and ordered for a stool collection sample to be sent out to rule out a c-diff infection and parasites. On 1/12/23 at 4:00 P.M., the surveyor observed the room of Resident #4 to not have any precaution signs or a precaution cart to provide supplies to care for the Resident with a possible infection. [...]
  3. E
    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
    F565 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 24, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to resolve concerns brought forward during Resident Council meetings.
  4. E
    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.
    F584 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 24, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, the facility failed to ensure that residents had a homelike environment.
  5. E
    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.
    F585 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 24, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and policy review, the facility failed for seven Residents (#7, #9, #13, #16, #19, #47, and #159) to address and resolve voiced grievances regarding the television reception at the facility.
  6. E
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 24, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, policy review, and record review, the facility failed to follow professional standards of practice for three Residents (#32, #4 and #29), in a total sample of 14 residents. Specifically, the facility failed: 1. For Resident #32, to follow physician's orders to change a dressing for a suprapubic catheter (tube inserted in the belly to drain the bladder); 2. For Resident #4, a. To implement the bowel protocol, b. To follow hospital recommendations for bowel medications following a fecal impaction, and c. To accurately follow physician's orders for bowel regimen medications; and 3. For Resident #29, to ensure a pacemaker was monitored per the professional standards of practice.
  7. E
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 24, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, medical record review, and maintenance record review, the facility failed to ensure the resident environment remained as free from accidents and hazards as possible. Specifically, the facility failed to: 1. Implement interventions to reduce the potential for a resident to resident altercation between Resident #26 and Resident #38; and 2. Ensure water temperatures were maintained at safe and comfortable levels in resident bathrooms.
  8. E
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 24, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed for seven Residents (#9, #25, #4, #48, #29, #35, and #57) to maintain a medical record that was accurate and complete, out of a total sample of 14 residents and three closed records. Specifically, the facility failed to: 1. Identify and correct a sudden documented change in wound classification for Resident #9; 2. Ensure consultant information was available in the medical record for Resident #25; 3. Ensure Physician Progress Notes were readily accessible for Residents #4, #48, #29, and #35; 4. Maintain complete and accurate activities of daily living (ADL) documentation for Resident #35; and 5. Reflect the accurate code status for Resident #57.
  9. E
    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
    F881 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 24, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, document review, and interview, the facility failed to implement an antibiotic stewardship program to determine if antibiotics were prescribed for the appropriate diagnosis by ensuring cultures were obtained prior to the start of an antibiotic.
  10. D
    Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
    F661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 24, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to document the recapitulation of the Resident's stay that included pre- and post-discharge medications for two Residents (#57 and #58) of two closed records reviewed.
  11. D
    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
    F685 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 24, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that one Resident (#24) received the proper treatment to maintain hearing abilities, out of a total sample of 14 residents.
  12. D
    Ensure 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.
    F761 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 24, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and policy review, the facility failed to safely store medications on two of two units. Specifically, the facility failed to: 1. Maintain a temperature log that reflected a minimum of daily temperature checks in the first-floor medication room; and 2. Ensure medication carts were secured when not in view of the licensed nurse.
  13. D
    Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
    F790 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 24, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, policy review, and record review, the facility failed to assist a Resident (#35) in obtaining recommended dental services, in a total sample of 14 residents.
  14. D
    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
    F921 · Environmental · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 24, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to provide a sanitary environment for one Resident (#9), out of a total sample of 14 residents. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure the wheelchair for Resident #9 was clean and sanitary.

Fire safety inspections

13 fire safety citations on file: 1 on June 17, 2025, 11 on May 8, 2024, 1 on January 13, 2023.

Every fire safety citation13 citations
  1. C
    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    K 363 · June 17, 2025 · no revisit needed
  2. F
    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    K 712 · May 8, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  3. E
    Implement emergency and standby power systems.
    E 41 · May 8, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  4. E
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · May 8, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  5. D
    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    E 39 · May 8, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  6. D
    Use approved construction type or materials.
    K 161 · May 8, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  7. D
    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    K 291 · May 8, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  8. D
    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    K 321 · May 8, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  9. D
    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    K 324 · May 8, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  10. D
    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    K 345 · May 8, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  11. D
    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    K 761 · May 8, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  12. C
    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    E 4 · May 8, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  13. F
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · January 13, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount or length
February 20, 2024Fine $2,279
February 12, 2024Fine $1,899
January 22, 2024Fine $3,418

A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.

Staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.

MeasureThis homeMassachusettsUnited States
All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides)3.743.863.86
Registered nurses0.430.650.69
All nursing staff on weekends3.463.483.42
Nurse aides1.95
Licensed practical nurses1.36
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)not reported38.2%45.8%
Registered nurse turnovernot reported42.6%42.9%
Administrators who leftnot reported

CMS expects 3.49 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 3.86 on weekdays and 3.46 on weekends, 10% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.1% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.66 in April to June 2025 to 3.74 in January to March 2026.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20263.740.433.863.46 0.1%2 of 9054
Oct to Dec 20253.670.443.793.36 0.1%0 of 9255
Jul to Sep 20253.660.383.753.44 0.0%0 of 9257
Apr to Jun 20253.660.403.783.38 0.0%0 of 9158
United States, Jan to Mar 20263.750.623.923.335.3%0.5% of days
Massachusetts, Jan to Mar 20263.790.613.943.415.0%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.

Quality measures

The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.

MeasureThis homeMassachusettsUS
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
15.616.413.9
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.00.80.8
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.01.81.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
3.43.53.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.01.41.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
23.815.414.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
5.24.24.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
29.021.415.4
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
30.325.723.8
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
6.311.912.0
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
0.71.91.9
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
0.91.51.8

Owners and operators

Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.

NameRoleTypeShareSince
Ownership data not available

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.

  1. When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 8 problems in this area, most recently on June 17, 2025: "PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities"
  2. How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 8 problems in this area, most recently on May 8, 2024: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
  3. How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on June 17, 2025: "Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights."
  4. How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on June 17, 2025: "Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures."
  5. Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.46 hours per resident per day, below the Massachusetts average of 3.48.

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Common questions

What is The Gardens at Cedarwood's Medicare star rating?
CMS rates The Gardens at Cedarwood 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
How many deficiencies did The Gardens at Cedarwood get at its last inspection?
5 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on June 17, 2025. The Massachusetts average is 6.8.
Has The Gardens at Cedarwood been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 3 fines totaling $7,596 in the last three years.
Does The Gardens at Cedarwood 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 The Gardens at Cedarwood?
CMS lists 1 owner or manager. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.

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