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Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
59 Eastwood Circle, Gardner, MA 01440
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Gardner, Massachusetts, certified for 124 beds and caring for about 109 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Massachusetts median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 32 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 15, 7 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 25.8 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 21.7.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Massachusetts median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 51.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Worcester Co. median | Massachusetts median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 32 | 27 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 25.8 | 20.7 | 21.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 51.2% | 38.6% | 37.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (50 in the county, 341 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Massachusetts average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 2 Feb 2026, 18 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: D ×24 E ×6 B ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | 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 | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | 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 | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | 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 | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | B | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 9 Sep 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Oct 2025 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 18 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 | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 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 | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0742 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | D | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | 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 | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 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 | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 18 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 | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | D | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 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 | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 1 Aug 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 | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 1 Aug 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 | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 1 Aug 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 1 Aug 2023 | 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 | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 1 Aug 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 1 Aug 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 1 Aug 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Massachusetts average. Turnover: nursing staff 51.2%, RNs 72.2%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Massachusetts median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 13.2% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.9% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 10.3% | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 9.6% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.3% | 19.6% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Gardner Operations Llc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner Nursing Home Holding Company LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 04/20/2021 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Worcester County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Rehab & Skilled Nursing Ctr - Northboro | Northborough | 96 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 16.7 | — | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Holy Trinity Eastern Orthodox N & R Center | Worcester | 113 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 8.0 | — | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center | Worcester | 150 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | — | — |
| Lydia Taft House | Uxbridge | 53 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 13.2 | — | 3 May 2023 |
| Quaboag Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Facility | West Brookfield | 166 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 4.8 | — | 5 Nov 2024 |
| River Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr | Lancaster | 82 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2.4 | $9K | 5 May 2025 |
| West Side House LTC Facility | Worcester | 91 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 14.3 | — | 30 Dec 2024 |
| Whittier Westborough Transitional Care Unit | Westborough | 19 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 31.6 | — | 2 May 2025 |
All 50 facilities in Worcester County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center been cited for?
32 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Massachusetts median is 27 per facility.
Has Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day against a Massachusetts median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Gardner Nursing Home Holding Company LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 2 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 2 Feb 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.