Meadows of Central Massachusetts (the)
111 Huntoon Memorial Highway · Rochdale, MA · 01542 · 5088926804
135 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Vibra Healthcare
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.31 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.60 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.67 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 49% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 14 · $166,780 |
Inspection citations (29 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 26, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 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 11, 2024
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 November 27, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 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 November 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F October 11, 2024
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 11, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 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 November 27, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G July 19, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G July 19, 2023
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 August 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2023
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected August 18, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 18, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected August 18, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2023
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2023
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected August 18, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E July 19, 2023
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected August 18, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2023
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected August 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected August 18, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2023
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected August 18, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2023
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected August 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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 20, 2024 | Fine | $4,938 |
| February 12, 2024 | Fine | $4,938 |
| January 22, 2024 | Fine | $14,814 |
| January 8, 2024 | Fine | $4,938 |
| January 2, 2024 | Fine | $4,587 |
| December 11, 2023 | Fine | $13,762 |
| November 6, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| October 30, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| October 23, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| October 17, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| October 10, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| October 2, 2023 | Fine | $4,235 |
| September 11, 2023 | Fine | $10,586 |
| July 19, 2023 | Fine | $81,047 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225668 · certified since March 16, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.