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Elder Services
Nursing home chain, as named in the CMS provider file.
Elder Services operates 6 Medicare-certified nursing homes in 1 state, with 623 certified beds; the largest presence is in Massachusetts.
67% of its facilities are rated 1 or 2 stars overall (national: 41%). Citations run at 41.6 per 100 beds against 26.8 nationally, and fines in the period covered total $684K.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Chain membership is as recorded by CMS and can lag ownership changes.
| Measure | Elder Services | US |
|---|---|---|
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 |
| Median citations per facility | 55 | 23 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 3.7 |
| Median nursing turnover | 49.6% | 44.9% |
| Facilities with the abuse icon | 0 | 1426 |
Rating distribution
States
| State | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 6 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 12 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 12 |
| F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | 11 |
| F0761 | 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. | 11 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 11 |
| F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | 9 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 9 |
| F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | 9 |
Penalties by year
Facilities
| Facility | City | State | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaire House of Milford | Milford | MA | 73 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 55 | 75.3 | $39K | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Blaire House of TewksburySFF Candidate | Tewksbury | MA | 131 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 70 | 53.4 | $72K | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Blaire House of Worcester | Worcester | MA | 75 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 22.7 | $13K | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Brandon Woods of Dartmouth | South Dartmouth | MA | 118 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 32 | 27.1 | $31K | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Brandon Woods of New BedfordSFF Candidate | New Bedford | MA | 135 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 72 | 53.3 | $529K | 27 Mar 2026 |
| West Side House LTC Facility | Worcester | MA | 91 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 14.3 | — | 30 Dec 2024 |
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes does Elder Services operate?
6 Medicare-certified facilities in 1 state, with 623 certified beds, according to the chain name in the CMS provider file.
How are Elder Services facilities rated?
67% are rated 1–2 stars overall and 1 hold 5 stars; the median overall rating is 2. Nationally 41% are rated 1–2 stars.
Has Elder Services been fined?
CMS lists 9 fines totalling $684K and 0 payment denials across its facilities in the period the penalties file covers.