D

CEDARWOOD GARDENS

130 CHESTNUT STREET, FRANKLIN, MA 02038
Score: 42 / 100

Cedarwood Gardens faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 42/100. The facility ranks in the 36th percentile among Massachusetts nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing at Cedarwood Gardens is near the national average, with 3.66 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 42 deficiencies at Cedarwood Gardens. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.66 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.38 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.24 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.04 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.44 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.22 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

42
Total Deficiencies
Jun 16, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 40 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0851 Severity F
    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
    Jun 16, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0551 Severity E
    Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
    Jun 16, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0645 Severity D
    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
    Jun 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0756 Severity D
    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in develo
    Jun 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Jun 16, 2025 · Infection Control 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 5.4% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.3% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 31.2% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 24.2% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 7.5% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 10.1% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

3 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $7,596

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 42 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
82
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jun 16, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5