Blaire House of Milford
20 Claflin Street · Milford, MA · 01757 · 5084731272
73 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Elder Services
Why this verdict
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.02 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.60 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.64 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $38,610 |
Inspection citations (55 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2026 · found via complaint
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Corrected April 27, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected April 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 28, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 28, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E May 28, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 28, 2025
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 28, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 28, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 28, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 2, 2024
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 2, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 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 June 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024
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.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 2, 2024
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.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 2, 2024
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024
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 June 7, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B May 2, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B May 2, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G March 14, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected April 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 14, 2024 | Fine | $38,610 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225260 · certified since July 18, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.