Blaire House of TewksburyCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 10 Erlin Terrace, Tewksbury, MA 01876
- CCN
- 225548
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 131
- Chain
- Elder Services
- Residents per day
- 139
- CMS flags
- Special Focus Facility candidate
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CMS gives Blaire House of Tewksbury an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 17 Dec 2025. The latest survey cycle has 26 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Massachusetts is 6. CMS lists 2 fines with a total of $71,902 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 .
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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 | Middlesex County median | Massachusetts median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 2 | 4.0 | 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: 72 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) | 17 Dec 2025 | 26 | 6 |
| Cycle 2 | 23 Oct 2024 | 18 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 26 | 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 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 26 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 May 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 6 Jun 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | E | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 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 | 24 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 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 | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | E | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2026 |
Survey cycle 2: 18 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 29 Jan 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2024 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2024 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2024 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2024 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2024 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2024 |
| 23 Oct 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 Dec 2024 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2024 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2024 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2024 |
| 23 Oct 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 Dec 2024 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2024 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | E | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2024 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2024 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2024 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 17 Oct 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 | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 17 Oct 2023 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Oct 2023 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 17 Oct 2023 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Oct 2023 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 17 Oct 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 17 Oct 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 17 Oct 2023 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 17 Oct 2023 | F0625 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 17 Oct 2023 | 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 | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Oct 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 17 Oct 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 17 Oct 2023 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 17 Oct 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 17 Oct 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 17 Oct 2023 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 17 Oct 2023 | 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 | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Oct 2023 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 17 Oct 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 17 Oct 2023 | F0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | D | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 17 Oct 2023 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | E | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Oct 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 17 Oct 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Oct 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Nov 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2025 | Fine | $68,515 | |
| 22 Jan 2024 | Fine | $3,387 |
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 | 3.24 | 3.70 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.49 | 0.60 | 0.65 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.77 | 0.95 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.98 | 2.26 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.15 | 3.30 | 3.48 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 50.8%
- Nurse staff turnover, Massachusetts median
- 37.7%
- RN turnover in a year
- 52.0%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 1
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 | 28.2% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.3% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.6% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.9% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 26.1% | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.9% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 30.2% | 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
- Erlin Manor Nursing Home Inc
- 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 Middlesex County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vantage at Lowell LLC | Lowell | 2 of 5 | 9 | $13,497 | 14 May 2025 | |
| New England Pediatric Care | North Billerica | 5 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 1 Apr 2026 | |
| Life Care Center of Merrimack Valley | Billerica | 2 of 5 | 6 | $161,920 | 10 Dec 2025 | |
| Care One at Lowell | Lowell | 3 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 21 May 2025 | |
| Sunny Acres Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Ctr | Chelmsford | 4 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 6 May 2025 | |
| Regalcare at Lowell | Lowell | 1 of 5 | 10 | $91,558 | 10 Mar 2026 | |
| Fairhaven Healthcare Center | Lowell | 2 of 5 | 14 | $15,030 | 26 Sep 2025 | |
| Palm Springs Post Acute | Chelmsford | 2 of 5 | 12 | $0 | 20 Nov 2025 | |
| D'Youville Senior Care | Lowell | 1 of 5 | 22 | $0 | 15 Apr 2026 | |
| Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | Lowell | 1 of 5 | 22 | $85,178 | 15 Aug 2025 | |
| D'Youville Care for Advanced Therapy | Lowell | 5 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 25 Jul 2025 | |
| Care One at Wilmington | Wilmington | 5 of 5 | 1 | $0 | 31 Jul 2025 |
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 Tewksbury (CCN 225548). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/blaire-house-of-tewksbury-tewksbury-ma-225548/
Provenance
- Licence
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Questions
- When was Blaire House of Tewksbury last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 30 Apr 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 2 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 23 Oct 2024.
- Who operates Blaire House of Tewksbury?
- 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.
- What does the Special Focus status mean for Blaire House of Tewksbury?
- CMS lists the home as a Special Focus Facility candidate. The state selects its next Special Focus Facility from the candidates. 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.