Blaire House of MilfordCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 20 Claflin Street, Milford, MA 01757
- CCN
- 225260
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 73
- Chain
- Elder Services
- Residents per day
- 68
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Blaire House of Milford an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 28 May 2025. The latest survey cycle has 9 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Massachusetts is 6. CMS lists 1 fine of $38,610 for this home in its penalties file.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
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Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in Massachusetts (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Worcester County median | Massachusetts median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 50 homes in the county, 341 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Massachusetts median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 28 May 2025 | 9 | 6 |
| Cycle 2 | 2 May 2024 | 15 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 31 | 10 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 9 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Apr 2026 | F0551 | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 7 Apr 2026 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 28 May 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 28 May 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 28 May 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 28 May 2025 | F0773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 28 May 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 28 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 28 May 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jul 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 15 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | B | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | F | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 31 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0758 | 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. | G | Complaint investigation | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 23 Jan 2024 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Mar 2024 |
| 28 Nov 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Dec 2023 |
| 28 Nov 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Dec 2023 |
| 11 Oct 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Infection control inspection | 2 Nov 2023 |
| 11 Oct 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Infection control inspection | 2 Nov 2023 |
| 11 Oct 2023 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Infection control inspection | 2 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Aug 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Sep 2023 |
| 14 Dec 2022 | F0551 | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2023 |
| 14 Dec 2022 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2023 |
| 14 Dec 2022 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2023 |
| 14 Dec 2022 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2023 |
| 14 Dec 2022 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2023 |
| 14 Dec 2022 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2023 |
| 14 Dec 2022 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | B | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2023 |
| 14 Dec 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2023 |
| 14 Dec 2022 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2023 |
| 14 Dec 2022 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2023 |
| 14 Dec 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2023 |
| 14 Dec 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2023 |
| 14 Dec 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2023 |
| 14 Dec 2022 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2023 |
| 14 Dec 2022 | F0726 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2023 |
| 14 Dec 2022 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2023 |
| 14 Dec 2022 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2023 |
| 14 Dec 2022 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | F | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2023 |
| 14 Dec 2022 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2023 |
| 14 Dec 2022 | F0885 | Report COVID19 data to residents and families. | F | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2023 |
| 14 Dec 2022 | F0886 | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | F | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 2024 | Fine | $38,610 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Massachusetts median | Massachusetts average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 4.09 | 3.70 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.48 | 0.60 | 0.65 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.87 | 0.95 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.74 | 2.26 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.75 | 3.30 | 3.48 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 39.0%
- Nurse staff turnover, Massachusetts median
- 37.7%
- RN turnover in a year
- 44.4%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Massachusetts median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 22.1% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.6% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 14.8% | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.0% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 33.8% | 19.6% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Claflin Hill Corporation
- Chain
- Elder Services (6 homes in the CMS chain file)
The CMS ownership record of this home lists no organisation.
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Worcester County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oc Milford Gardens LLC | Milford | 1 of 5 | 12 | $148,051 | 4 Mar 2026 | |
| Countryside Health Care of Milford | Milford | 4 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 2 Feb 2026 | |
| Adviniacare at Northbridge | Northbridge | 3 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 8 Dec 2025 | |
| Lydia Taft House | Uxbridge | 5 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 4 Sep 2025 | |
| Blackstone Valley Health and Rehabilitation | Whitinsville | 3 of 5 | 11 | $0 | 29 Apr 2025 | |
| Whittier Westborough Transitional Care Unit | Westborough | 5 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 2 May 2025 | |
| Westborough Healthcare | Westborough | 2 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 25 Feb 2026 | |
| Beaumont Rehab & Skilled Nursing Ctr - Westboro | Westborough | 3 of 5 | 8 | $12,735 | 18 Mar 2026 | |
| Care One at Millbury | Millbury | 1 of 5 | 18 | $95,138 | 25 Apr 2025 | |
| Beaumont Rehab & Skilled Nursing Ctr - Northboro | Northborough | 5 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 23 Jun 2025 | |
| Alliance Health at Coleman | Northborough | 4 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 9 Sep 2025 | |
| Shrewsbury Rehabilitation and Nursing at Southgate | Shrewsbury | 4 of 5 | 4 | $7,901 | 12 Mar 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Blaire House of Milford (CCN 225260). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/blaire-house-of-milford-milford-ma-225260/
Provenance
- Licence
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Questions
- When was Blaire House of Milford last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 7 Apr 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 2 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 2 May 2024.
- Who operates Blaire House of Milford?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Elder Services. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for this home. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Blaire House of Milford a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 2 homes in Massachusetts as Special Focus Facilities and 10 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.