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Wedgemere Healthcare
146 Dean Street, Taunton, MA 02780
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.
Wedgemere Healthcare, in Taunton, Massachusetts, is certified for 94 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Next Step Healthcare chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Massachusetts median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 47 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (15, 9, 23 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 50.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 21.7.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $130K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the Massachusetts median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 43.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Bristol Co. median | Massachusetts median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 47 | 31 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 50.0 | 24.1 | 21.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 43.8% | 38.7% | 37.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $129,794 | $11,947 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (28 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: 1 Apr 2026, 21 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: H ×2 D ×25 E ×14 F ×3 B ×3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 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 | 1 Jun 2026 |
| 1 Apr 2026 | F0680 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | F | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 1 Apr 2026 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 1 Apr 2026 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 1 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. | E | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 1 Apr 2026 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 1 Apr 2026 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | E | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 1 Apr 2026 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 1 Apr 2026 | F0551 | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 1 Apr 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 1 Apr 2026 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 1 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 | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 1 Apr 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 6 Jan 2026 | F0777 | Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 6 Jan 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 21 Jan 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 | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 21 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 21 Jan 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 21 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 | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 21 Jan 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 21 Jan 2025 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 21 Jan 2025 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 21 Jan 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. | D | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Dec 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | H | Standard survey | 5 Jan 2024 |
| 18 Dec 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | H | Standard survey | 5 Jan 2024 |
| 18 Dec 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 5 Jan 2024 |
| 18 Dec 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 5 Jan 2024 |
| 18 Dec 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 5 Jan 2024 |
| 18 Dec 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 | 18 Jan 2024 |
| 18 Dec 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 5 Jan 2024 |
| 18 Dec 2023 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard survey | 5 Jan 2024 |
| 18 Dec 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jan 2024 |
| 18 Dec 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jan 2024 |
| 18 Dec 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 | 5 Jan 2024 |
| 18 Dec 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jan 2024 |
| 18 Dec 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jan 2024 |
| 18 Dec 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 | 5 Jan 2024 |
| 18 Dec 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jan 2024 |
| 18 Dec 2023 | 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 | 5 Jan 2024 |
| 18 Dec 2023 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | B | Standard survey | 5 Jan 2024 |
| 18 Dec 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. | B | Standard survey | 5 Jan 2024 |
| 18 Dec 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Standard survey | 5 Jan 2024 |
| 8 Nov 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 | Complaint investigation | 29 Nov 2023 |
| 8 Nov 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Nov 2023 |
| 3 Oct 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Infection control inspection | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 3 Oct 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Infection control inspection | 27 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2023 | Fine | $129,794 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Massachusetts average. Turnover: nursing staff 43.8%, RNs 72.7%; 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 | 23.6% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.4% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.1% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 18.7% | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.1% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 15.2% | 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: 146 Dean Street Operator Llc. Chain: Next Step Healthcare (14 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Next Step Healthcare LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2017 |
| Next Step Healthcare LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/09/2025 |
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 Bristol County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Center of Attleboro | Attleboro | 123 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 8.9 | — | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Our Ladys Haven of Fairhaven Inc | Fairhaven | 117 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 16.2 | — | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Sacred Heart Nursing Home | New Bedford | 217 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 8.8 | — | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Alden Court Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center | Fairhaven | 142 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 7.7 | — | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Clifton Rehabilitation Nursing Center | Somerset | 142 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 27 | 19.0 | — | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Life Care Center of Raynham | Raynham | 154 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 11.7 | — | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Madonna Manor Nursing Home | North Attleboro | 129 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 29 | 22.5 | $43K | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Mill Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Fall River | 152 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 43 | 28.3 | — | 28 Aug 2025 |
All 28 facilities in Bristol County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Wedgemere Healthcare been cited for?
47 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Massachusetts median is 27 per facility.
Has Wedgemere Healthcare been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $130K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Wedgemere Healthcare compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Massachusetts median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Wedgemere Healthcare?
It is part of the Next Step Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Next Step Healthcare LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Wedgemere Healthcare last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 1 Apr 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.