Facility Watch Inspection records for every certified US nursing home

Wachusett Manor

32 Hospital Hill Road
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-5477

CCN
225533
Certified beds
96
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Ephram Lahasky

Nurse staffing

2.95
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted

Registered nurses: 0.41 hours per resident per day

Nursing staff turnover: 44% a year

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

Inspection history

Inspected September 26, 2025

5 citations · 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 October 7, 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 7, 2025
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 October 7, 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 October 7, 2025
E
F0628 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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 7, 2025

Inspected June 24, 2025

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.

Past Non-Compliance · corrected June 19, 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.

Past Non-Compliance · corrected June 19, 2025

Inspected August 13, 2024

9 citations · Health
C
F0641 No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Widespread

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 27, 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 September 4, 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 September 6, 2024
D
F0695 No 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 September 6, 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 21, 2024
D
F0791 No 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 September 6, 2024
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 August 13, 2024
E
F0880 No 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 September 6, 2024
E
F0925 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 15, 2024

Inspected May 16, 2023

26 citations · Health
D
F0550 No 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 May 23, 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 May 23, 2023
D
F0637 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 23, 2023
D
F0640 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 23, 2023
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 May 23, 2023
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 May 23, 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 May 23, 2023
D
F0679 No 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 May 23, 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 May 23, 2023
D
F0692 No 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 May 23, 2023
D
F0694 No 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 May 23, 2023
D
F0697 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 23, 2023
D
F0700 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 23, 2023
D
F0712 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 23, 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 May 23, 2023
D
F0883 No 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 May 23, 2023
D
F0909 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 23, 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 May 23, 2023
E
F0868 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 23, 2023
E
F0887 No 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 May 23, 2023
F
F0838 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 23, 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 May 23, 2023
F
F0888 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 23, 2023
J
F0658 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 23, 2023
J
F0695 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 23, 2023
J
F0726 Immediate 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 May 23, 2023