Facility WatchInspection records for every certified US nursing home
Saugus Center
266 Lincoln Avenue Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-6830
Special Focus Facility — SFF Candidate
CCN
225147
Certified beds
80
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Nurse staffing
3.13
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted
Registered nurses: 0.52 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover: 34% a year
Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.
Inspection history
Inspected June 16, 2025
25 citations · Health
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 July 17, 2025
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 July 17, 2025
D
F0658No 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 July 17, 2025
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 July 17, 2025
D
F0679No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 17, 2025
D
F0684No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 17, 2025
D
F0685No 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 July 17, 2025
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 July 17, 2025
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 July 17, 2025
D
F0699No 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 July 17, 2025
D
F0744No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 17, 2025
D
F0761No 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 July 17, 2025
D
F0770No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 17, 2025
D
F0791No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 17, 2025
D
F0805No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 17, 2025
D
F0865No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 17, 2025
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 July 17, 2025
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 July 17, 2025
E
F0881No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 17, 2025
E
F0887No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
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 July 17, 2025
F
F0730No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 17, 2025
J
F0580Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · 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 July 17, 2025
J
F0689Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · 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 July 17, 2025
J
F0726Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated
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 July 17, 2025
J
F0835Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 17, 2025
Inspected April 1, 2025
2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
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 April 29, 2025
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 April 29, 2025
Inspected July 9, 2024
23 citations · from a complaint investigation · 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 July 25, 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 July 25, 2024
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 July 25, 2024
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 July 25, 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 July 25, 2024
D
F0658No 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 July 25, 2024
D
F0684No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 25, 2024
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 July 25, 2024
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 July 25, 2024
D
F0691No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 25, 2024
D
F0692No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 25, 2024
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 July 25, 2024
D
F0698No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 25, 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 July 25, 2024
D
F0812No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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 July 25, 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 July 25, 2024
D
F0908No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 25, 2024
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 July 25, 2024
E
F0656No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
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 July 25, 2024
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 July 25, 2024
E
F0790No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 25, 2024
F
F0725No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 25, 2024
F
F0880No 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 July 25, 2024
Inspected April 1, 2024
2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
G
F0656Actual 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 April 2, 2024
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 April 2, 2024
Inspected May 1, 2023
14 citations · Health
B
F0623No 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 May 29, 2023
B
F0625No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Pattern
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 May 29, 2023
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 May 29, 2023
D
F0584No 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 May 29, 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 May 29, 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 May 29, 2023
D
F0684No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 29, 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 May 29, 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 May 29, 2023
D
F0699No 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 May 29, 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 May 29, 2023
D
F0759No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 29, 2023
D
F0804No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 29, 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 May 29, 2023