Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
59 Eastwood Circle · Gardner, MA · 01440 · 9786328776
124 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
- 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
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.02 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.45 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.39 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (32 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2026
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2026
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 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2026
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 March 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 2, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2026
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E February 2, 2026
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 9, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · B February 2, 2026
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 18, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 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 November 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 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 November 27, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 18, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E October 18, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 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 November 27, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B October 18, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225196 · certified since May 29, 1970. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.