Blackstone Valley Health and Rehabilitation
447 Hill Street · Whitinsville, MA · 01588 · 5085704908
123 certified beds For profit - Individual
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.30 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.37 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.01 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (28 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2025
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, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2025
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 2, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2024
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2024
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 30, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 2022
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected August 30, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 2022
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected August 30, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 30, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected August 30, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 30, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 2022
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 30, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 30, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 30, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225312 · certified since July 5, 1988. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.