Wachusett Manor
32 Hospital Hill Road · Gardner, MA · 01440 · 9786325477
96 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Ephram Lahasky
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.36 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.47 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.04 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (42 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected October 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2025
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 October 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 26, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected October 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 7, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 24, 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 June 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 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 September 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2024
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected August 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2024
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected September 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 13, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 6, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E August 13, 2024
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected September 15, 2024 · Environmental
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No harm found · C August 13, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 16, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 23, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 16, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 23, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 16, 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 May 23, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 23, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 23, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2023
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected May 23, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2023
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected May 23, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 23, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 23, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225533 · certified since January 8, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.