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Gardner Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
59 Eastwood Circle, Gardner, MA 01440
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Gardner Rehabilitation And Nursing Center Description
Gardner Rehabilitation And Nursing Center is a community that offers nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the town of Gardner, 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 8.9 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city out of 3 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.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
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.
The reviews for the facility present a mixed but generally positive picture. Several reviewers commend the staff for their hard work, care, and compassion, highlighting the efforts of both the nursing team and the administration in improving the quality of care. The new nursing team, in particular, receives praise for taking care and compassion to the next level.
Many reviewers appreciate the welcoming and warm environment, exceptional customer service, and the variety of activities and events provided for residents. The food quality also receives positive mentions, with some noting it seems homemade.
However, there are concerns about communication and staffing issues. Some reviewers mention experiencing poor communication with the facility, difficulty in getting information about care plans or discharge dates, and a high turnover rate among the administration. One review specifically mentions a lack of outreach from the administration or staff after a resident's passing, which was disappointing to the family.
Despite these concerns, many families express gratitude for the care their loved ones received, with several staff members receiving individual praise for their dedication and kindness. The facility is recommended by many for its great care, clean and friendly atmosphere, and the professionalism of its staff.
Overall, while there are areas for improvement, particularly in communication and staffing stability, the majority of reviews reflect a positive experience with the facility, its staff, and the level of care provided.
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Health
Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 3
Health inspection rating: 3
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 3
Long-term quality measure rating:
3
Short-term quality measure rating:
4
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: May 29, 1970
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 124
Total current residents: 106
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 1
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 8
Total cost of fines: $81539
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 | |||
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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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2022-02-08 | 2022-03-08 | E | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
2022-02-08 | 2022-03-08 | E | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Implement emergency and standby power systems. |
2022-02-08 | 2022-03-08 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. |
2022-02-08 | 2022-03-08 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
2022-02-08 | 2022-03-08 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
2022-02-08 | 2022-03-08 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
2022-02-08 | 2022-03-08 | D | Services Deficiencies | Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. |
2022-02-08 | 2022-03-08 | E | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
2022-02-08 | 2022-03-08 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs. |
2022-02-08 | 2022-03-08 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
2022-02-08 | 2022-03-08 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
---|---|---|---|---|
2022-01-31 | 2022-03-08 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. |
2022-01-31 | 2022-03-08 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. |
2022-01-31 | 2022-03-08 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted |
2022-01-31 | 2022-03-08 | 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. |
2022-01-31 | 2022-03-08 | E | 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. |
2022-01-31 | 2022-03-08 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
2022-01-31 | 2022-03-08 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
2022-01-31 | 2022-03-08 | 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. |
2022-01-31 | 2022-03-08 | 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. |
2022-01-31 | 2022-03-08 | 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. |
2022-01-31 | 2022-03-08 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
2022-01-31 | 2022-03-08 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. |
2021-10-25 | 2021-11-01 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. |
2021-09-15 | 2021-11-01 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
2021-09-15 | 2021-11-01 | 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. |
2019-07-17 | 2019-08-26 | 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. |
2019-07-17 | 2019-08-26 | 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. |
2019-07-17 | 2019-08-26 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. |
2019-07-17 | 2019-08-26 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. |
2021-01-29 | 2021-02-18 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
2020-11-05 | 2020-12-17 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
2020-10-28 | 2020-11-24 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
2020-09-24 | 2020-11-13 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
2020-09-24 | 2020-10-27 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. |
2020-08-20 | 2020-09-30 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
2018-05-23 | 2018-06-26 | C | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. |
2018-05-23 | 2018-06-26 | B | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. |
2018-05-23 | 2018-06-26 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
2018-05-23 | 2018-06-26 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. |
2018-05-23 | 2018-06-26 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
Fines
Fine Date | Fine Amount |
---|---|
2018-05-23 | $18,818 |
2019-07-17 | $12,255 |
2019-07-17 | $14,686 |
2020-02-20 | $11,300 |
2020-02-20 | $12,053 |
2020-08-10 | $655 |
2020-08-20 | $52,215 |
2020-08-20 | $50,000 |
2021-06-14 | $975 |
2021-06-21 | $1,300 |
2021-06-28 | $1,625 |
2021-09-06 | $1,950 |
2021-09-15 | $12,365 |
2021-09-15 | $13,069 |
2022-01-31 | $9,750 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Gardner which is 1.2 miles away and has a population of 20,333 (small town).
- The average income is $53,417, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 74
- Low Temperature: 27
- Average Temperature: 50.0
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 122 days of rain, 48 days of snow and 193 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.1 inches a year
- The crime rate is 2.94 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.05 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 1.3 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.23 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.74 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 149.0, Moderate Days 33.0, 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
Hannaford
0.7 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
1.3 miles awayVincent's
3.6 miles awayMarket Basket
9.4 miles awayWalmart
11.2 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Gardner Plaza
0.1 miles awayMART maintenance facility
0.4 miles awaySo. Main St./E Broadway Street
0.7 miles awayHeritage Village/So.Gardner Center
0.8 miles awayTimpany Plaza
0.8 miles awayBanks
TD Bank
0.3 miles awayAthol Savings Bank
0.7 miles awayFidelity
0.7 miles awaySantander
0.8 miles awayWorkers Credit Union
0.9 miles awayHospitals
Heywood Hospital
1.3 miles awayUMass Memorial HealthAlliance Hospital Burbank Campus
8.8 miles awayUmass Memorial-HealthAlliance Hospital
11.0 miles awayAthol Hospital
11.8 miles awayUmass Memorial-Clinton Hospital
17.4 miles awayPharmacies
Rite Aid
0.1 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
0.8 miles awayWestminster Pharmacy
3.7 miles awayCVS
8.4 miles awayWalgreens
10.2 miles awayDentists
Perfect Dental
9.5 miles awayWalker Orthodontics
10.9 miles awayMass Ave Dental
11.4 miles awayDr. Paul Migliozzi
12.1 miles awayAspen Dental
12.3 miles awayParks
Bickford Playground
0.7 miles awayDunn Park
0.7 miles awayQuag Pond Bog Natural Heritage Area
0.9 miles awayMonument Park
1.1 miles awayGreenwood Memorial Pool & Spray Park
1.2 miles awayPlaces of Worship
First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church of Fitchburg
8.9 miles awayFaith United Parish
8.9 miles awayChrist Church
9.1 miles awayOakdale Methodist Church
15.4 miles awayShopping
Water Street Plaza
9.4 miles awayThe Mall at Whitney Field
12.2 miles awayTatnuck Mall
21.0 miles awayCulture
Pratt Auditorium
17.0 miles awayThe Park Theatre
17.2 miles awaySharon Arts Center
17.3 miles awayIndian Amphitheater
20.0 miles awayCronin Auditorium
20.6 miles awayRestaurants
Friendly's
0.1 miles awayYen Yen Chinese Restaurant
0.1 miles awayPatriot Pizza
0.1 miles awayJade II
0.3 miles awayGabby's Restaurant
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