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Blaire House of Tewksbury
10 Erlin Terrace Tewksbury, MA 01876 (978) 851-3121
Special Focus Facility — SFF Candidate
CCN
225548
Certified beds
131
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Elder Services
Nurse staffing
3.32
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted
Registered nurses: 0.47 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover: 50% a year
Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.
Inspection history
Inspected April 30, 2026
2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0656No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
D
F0657No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
Inspected December 17, 2025
24 citations · Health
D
F0554No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 24, 2026
D
F0607No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 24, 2026
D
F0628No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 24, 2026
D
F0690No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 24, 2026
D
F0695No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 24, 2026
D
F0755No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 24, 2026
D
F0757No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 24, 2026
D
F0760No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 24, 2026
D
F0810No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 24, 2026
D
F0883No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 24, 2026
E
F0550No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 24, 2026
E
F0580No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 24, 2026
E
F0584No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 27, 2026
E
F0657No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 24, 2026
E
F0677No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 24, 2026
E
F0692No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 27, 2026
E
F0761No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 27, 2026
E
F0804No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 24, 2026
E
F0812No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 24, 2026
E
F0842No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 24, 2026
E
F0865No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 24, 2026
E
F0880No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 24, 2026
G
F0686Actual harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 24, 2026
G
F0689Actual harm · Isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 24, 2026
Inspected January 29, 2025
2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0656No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 14, 2025
D
F0689No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 14, 2025
Inspected October 23, 2024
16 citations · Health
D
F0550No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2024
D
F0552No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2024
D
F0578No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2024
D
F0600No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2024
D
F0604No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2024
D
F0641No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2024
D
F0656No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2024
D
F0688No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2024
D
F0690No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2024
D
F0694No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2024
D
F0740No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2024
D
F0842No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2024
E
F0677No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2024
E
F0689No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2024
E
F0699No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2024
E
F0804No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2024
Inspected October 17, 2023
25 citations · Health
D
F0580No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 17, 2023
D
F0583No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 27, 2023
D
F0585No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 17, 2023
D
F0604No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 27, 2023
D
F0607No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 17, 2023
D
F0609No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 17, 2023
D
F0610No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 17, 2023
D
F0623No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 17, 2023
D
F0625No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 17, 2023
D
F0656No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 27, 2023
D
F0677No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 17, 2023
D
F0686No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 17, 2023
D
F0688No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 17, 2023
D
F0695No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 17, 2023
D
F0756No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 17, 2023
D
F0808No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 17, 2023
D
F0842No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 27, 2023
D
F0880No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 17, 2023
E
F0550No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 17, 2023
E
F0692No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 17, 2023
E
F0761No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 27, 2023
E
F0804No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 17, 2023
E
F0810No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 27, 2023
E
F0812No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 17, 2023
F
F0801No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 17, 2023
Inspected September 28, 2023
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0607No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 14, 2023