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Blaire House Of Tewksbury
10 Erlin Terrace, Tewksbury, MA 01876
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Blaire House Of Tewksbury Description
Blaire House Of Tewksbury is a community that offers assisted living, nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the town of Tewksbury, Massachusetts. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 making it the 3rd highest rated community in the city out of 4 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 3 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Reviews of Blair House in Tewksbury highlight a range of experiences, with many praising the caring and wonderful staff, the homelike environment, and the engaging activities offered. Residents and their families often commend the facility for its cleanliness, the quality of care, and the warm, family-friendly atmosphere. The staff, from nurses to activity directors, are frequently mentioned for their dedication, compassion, and the positive impact they have on residents' lives.
However, some reviews express concerns about the treatment of both residents and staff. Issues such as underpayment and overwork of staff, mistreatment of residents, and problems with management practices have been raised. There are also mentions of specific incidents, including a resident being left in a diaper for too long, mold found on food, and allegations of abuse.
Despite these concerns, many reviews remain positive, focusing on the excellent management, the beautiful grounds, and the sense of community within the facility. The activities, ranging from bingo to arts and crafts, are highlighted as key elements that contribute to the quality of life for residents. The staff's efforts to make the facility feel like home are often appreciated, with many families expressing gratitude for the care their loved ones receive.
Overall, while there are areas of concern that need attention, the majority of feedback for Blair House in Tewksbury is positive, with many recommending it as a caring and welcoming place for loved ones.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 3
Health inspection rating: 3
Staffing rating: 4
Quality measure rating: 3
Long-term quality measure rating:
4
Short-term quality measure rating:
2
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: May 1, 1992
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 131
Total current residents: 105
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: None
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 2
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 3
Total cost of fines: $28265
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-13 | 2022-09-17 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-01-04 | 2019-02-17 | F | Construction Deficiencies | Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. |
| 2019-01-04 | 2019-02-17 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2019-01-04 | 2019-02-17 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-01-04 | 2019-02-17 | C | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2019-01-04 | 2019-02-17 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2019-01-04 | 2019-02-17 | E | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2019-01-04 | 2019-02-17 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
| 2019-01-04 | 2019-02-17 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-01 | 2022-09-28 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| 2022-09-01 | 2022-09-28 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2022-09-01 | 2022-09-28 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2022-09-01 | 2022-09-28 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2022-09-01 | 2022-09-28 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2022-09-01 | 2022-09-28 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2022-09-01 | 2022-09-28 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. |
| 2022-09-01 | 2022-09-28 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2022-09-01 | 2022-09-28 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| 2022-09-01 | 2022-09-28 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2022-01-05 | 2022-02-14 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2022-01-05 | 2022-02-14 | D | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2019-11-01 | 2019-12-20 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2019-11-01 | 2019-12-20 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2019-11-01 | 2019-12-20 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2019-11-01 | 2019-12-20 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-01-13 | 2021-01-23 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2020-10-15 | 2020-10-16 | G | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2020-10-15 | 2020-10-16 | G | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2020-10-15 | 2020-10-16 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2018-12-13 | 2019-01-04 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| 2018-12-13 | 2019-01-04 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| 2018-12-13 | 2019-01-04 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2018-12-13 | 2019-01-04 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2018-12-13 | 2019-01-04 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2018-12-13 | 2019-01-04 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2018-08-30 | $29,648 |
| 2020-10-15 | $22,320 |
| 2020-10-15 | $15,265 |
| 2021-01-13 | $3,250 |
| 2022-09-01 | $9,750 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Tewksbury which is 0.3 miles away and has a population of 29,326 (mid sized town).
- The average income is $92,740, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 78
- Low Temperature: 30
- Average Temperature: 53.7
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 126 days of rain, 35 days of snow and 203 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.9 inches a year
- The crime rate is 3.03 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.8 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 1.42 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.31 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 81.7 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 165.0, Moderate Days 16.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Walmart Supercenter
1.6 miles awayMarket Basket
2.1 miles awayHannaford
2.2 miles awayStop & Shop
4.6 miles awayM & H Oriental Food Supermarket
5.7 miles awayTransportation
North Billerica
2.5 miles awayBus Stations
TEWKSTLRTA
0.3 miles awayTewksbury State Hospital
1.3 miles awayWalmart
1.5 miles away495 Business Center Gentronics
1.5 miles awayAmes Pond Corp Park
2.1 miles awayBanks
TD Bank
0.3 miles awayMetro Credit Union
1.5 miles awayCitizens Bank
1.5 miles awayLowell Five
2.0 miles awaySantander
2.2 miles awayHospitals
Tewksbury State Hospital
1.1 miles awayTewksbury Hospital
1.2 miles awayLowell General - Saints Campus
3.7 miles awayLowell General Hospital
5.5 miles awaySolomon Mental Health Center
5.8 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
2.1 miles awayRite Aid
2.8 miles awayWalgreens
3.3 miles awayCVS
4.1 miles awayHannaford Pharmacy
6.2 miles awayDentists
Pioneer Dental
3.3 miles awayMichael Sargent Dentistry
5.7 miles awayDr. Arthur Yee, DMD
5.8 miles awaySambath Keo
6.0 miles awayDental Dreams
6.0 miles awayParks
Squire Estates
0.2 miles awayTewksbury Center
0.3 miles awayTewksbury
0.4 miles awayMcneil-Walsh Open Space
0.6 miles awayRogers Park
0.6 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Grace Federated Church
19.5 miles awayOld North Church
19.5 miles awaySt. Leonard's Church
19.6 miles awayKings Chapel
19.8 miles awayShopping
Burlington Mall
8.9 miles awayThe Loop
9.9 miles awayThe Mall at Rockingham Park
10.6 miles awayDSM MB I LLC
10.7 miles awayWestford Post Office
11.0 miles awayCulture
Lowell Memorial Auditorium
3.9 miles awayMerrimack Repatory Theatre
3.9 miles awayMiddlesex Community College Merrimack Building
4.0 miles awayBoarding House Park
4.2 miles awayBrush Art Gallery
4.3 miles awayRestaurants
Mexica Burrito Grill
0.3 miles awayWicked Cheesy
0.5 miles awayKyoto Japanese Steak House
1.4 miles awayVic's Waffle House
1.4 miles awayIHop
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