Cardigan Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
59 Country Way · Scituate, MA · 02066 · 7815459477
65 certified beds For profit - Corporation
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.17 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.82 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.82 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 18% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 18, 2025
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 April 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2025
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected April 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 18, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 18, 2025
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 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 18, 2025
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected April 21, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected April 21, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 1, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F February 1, 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 February 2, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2024
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected February 26, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F February 1, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2022
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 31, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 22, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2022
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 22, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 31, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 14, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225722 · certified since February 1, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.