Countryside Health Care of Milford
Countryside Drive · Milford, MA · 01757 · 5084730435
109 certified beds Government - City
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.56 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.55 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.29 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 32% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $9,770 |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B February 2, 2026
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 27, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 20, 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 December 27, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · B November 20, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected December 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B November 20, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 7, 2023
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Corrected October 6, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 7, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected October 6, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 7, 2023
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected October 6, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 7, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 6, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G July 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected August 21, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2023 · 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 August 21, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected August 21, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 12, 2023 | Fine | $9,770 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225463 · 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.