Care Village at Parkway
1190 Vfw Parkway · Boston, MA · 02132 · 6173251688
141 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Bear Mountain Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.98 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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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: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.98 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.56 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.64 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $29,489 |
Inspection citations (93 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected October 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected May 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G March 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 13, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
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 March 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 13, 2025
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.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 13, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 13, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 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 March 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 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 March 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 13, 2025
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 March 21, 2025 · 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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| February 13, 2025 | Fine | $11,231 |
| November 30, 2023 | Fine | $18,258 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225497 · certified since July 1, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.