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WEDGEMERE HEALTHCARE

146 DEAN STREET, TAUNTON, MA 02780
Score: 11 / 100

Wedgemere Healthcare has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 11/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Massachusetts. Families considering this Taunton facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing at Wedgemere Healthcare is near the national average, with 3.52 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 49 deficiencies at Wedgemere Healthcare. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.52 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.29 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.15 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.08 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.14 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.19 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

49
Total Deficiencies
Jan 5, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 4 Minor 🟠 45 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0777 Severity D
    Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
    Jan 5, 2026 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0842 Severity D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    Jan 5, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0842 Severity E
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    Jan 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Jan 20, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0921 Severity E
    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
    Jan 20, 2025 · Environmental Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 8.2% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 4.0% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 25.3% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 17.7% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 7.7% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 22.1% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $129,794

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 11 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
94
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 20, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10