Premier Healthcare at Harrington House
160 Main Street · Walpole, MA · 02081 · 5086603080
90 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Stellar Health Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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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: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.71 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.69 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.79 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 48% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $43,891 |
Inspection citations (40 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G April 3, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 3, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 3, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 3, 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 April 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 3, 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 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 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 April 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F April 3, 2025
Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F April 3, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F April 3, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
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 April 30, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B April 3, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B April 3, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2024
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 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2024
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · 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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| April 3, 2025 | Fine | $43,891 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225536 · certified since July 18, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.