Facility Watch Inspection records for every certified US nursing home

LEE Healthcare

620 Laurel Street
LEE, MA 01238
(413) 243-2010

CCN
225749
Certified beds
88
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Next Step Healthcare

Nurse staffing

3.10
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted

Registered nurses: 0.57 hours per resident per day

Nursing staff turnover: 58% a year

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

Inspection history

Inspected January 13, 2026

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0557 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 3, 2026

Inspected November 19, 2025

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
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 December 16, 2025

Inspected September 10, 2025

15 citations · Health
D
F0578 No 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 October 3, 2025
D
F0585 No 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 October 3, 2025
D
F0628 No 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 October 3, 2025
D
F0641 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 3, 2025
D
F0658 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 3, 2025
D
F0689 No 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 October 3, 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 October 3, 2025
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 October 3, 2025
D
F0849 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 3, 2025
D
F0868 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 3, 2025
D
F0881 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 3, 2025
D
F0887 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 3, 2025
E
F0726 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 3, 2025
E
F0730 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 3, 2025
G
F0684 Actual harm · Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 3, 2025

Inspected July 25, 2024

9 citations · Health
B
F0582 No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Pattern

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 28, 2024
B
F0623 No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Pattern

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 August 28, 2024
D
F0584 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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 August 28, 2024
D
F0644 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 28, 2024
D
F0658 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 28, 2024
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 August 28, 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 August 28, 2024
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 28, 2024
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 August 28, 2024

Inspected June 6, 2023

1 citation · Health
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 June 9, 2023

Inspected May 9, 2023

8 citations · Health
C
F0732 No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Widespread

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 6, 2023
C
F0847 No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Widespread

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 14, 2023
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 June 6, 2023
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 6, 2023
D
F0657 No 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 date of correction · corrected June 6, 2023
D
F0740 No 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 June 6, 2023
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 6, 2023
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 6, 2023