Facility Watch Inspection records for every certified US nursing home

Cedarwood Gardens

130 Chestnut Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 528-4600

CCN
225461
Certified beds
82
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Alpha SNF MA

Nurse staffing

4.06
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted

Registered nurses: 0.48 hours per resident per day

Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.

Inspection history

Inspected June 17, 2025

5 citations · Health
D
F0645 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 14, 2025
D
F0756 No 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 July 14, 2025
D
F0880 No 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 July 14, 2025
E
F0551 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 14, 2025
F
F0851 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 14, 2025

Inspected May 8, 2024

17 citations · Health
B
F0641 No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Pattern

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 19, 2024
B
F0842 No actual harm with potential for 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 June 19, 2024
D
F0582 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 19, 2024
D
F0655 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 19, 2024
D
F0656 No 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 June 19, 2024
D
F0677 No 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 June 19, 2024
D
F0690 No 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 June 19, 2024
D
F0699 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 19, 2024
D
F0758 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 19, 2024
E
F0584 No 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 June 19, 2024
E
F0689 No 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 June 19, 2024
E
F0695 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 19, 2024
E
F0756 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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 June 19, 2024
E
F0761 No 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 June 19, 2024
E
F0883 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 19, 2024
F
F0851 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 19, 2024
F
F0880 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 19, 2024

Inspected April 24, 2024

2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0580 No 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 May 29, 2024
D
F0755 No 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 May 29, 2024

Inspected July 6, 2023

4 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0580 No 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 August 10, 2023
D
F0607 No 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 August 10, 2023
D
F0610 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 10, 2023
D
F0842 No 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 August 10, 2023

Inspected January 13, 2023

14 citations · Health
D
F0661 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 24, 2023
D
F0685 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 24, 2023
D
F0761 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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 24, 2023
D
F0790 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 24, 2023
D
F0921 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 24, 2023
E
F0565 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 24, 2023
E
F0584 No 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 24, 2023
E
F0585 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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 February 24, 2023
E
F0658 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 24, 2023
E
F0689 No 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 February 24, 2023
E
F0842 No 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 February 24, 2023
E
F0881 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 24, 2023
F
F0812 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

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 February 24, 2023
F
F0880 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 24, 2023

Penalties

DateTypeAmount
February 20, 2024Fine$2,279
February 12, 2024Fine$1,899
January 22, 2024Fine$3,418

Ownership transfers

EffectiveSellerBuyer
10/15/2023Bear MT Franklin LLCFranklin Opco LLC

From the CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Change of Ownership dataset. A sale does not by itself say anything about care quality.