Nursing homes › Massachusetts › Blaire House of Milford
20 Claflin Street, Milford, MA 01757 · 5084731272 · 73 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Elder Services, a group operating 6 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 2.2/5, 1 abuse citation icons, 2 facilities on the Special Focus list, $617,931 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.2/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.09 (Massachusetts median: 3.71). RN hours: 0.48. Weekend total: 3.75. Nursing staff turnover: 39%.
All-time on record: 55 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-07 | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-27 |
| 2026-04-07 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-27 |
| 2025-05-28 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Health | corrected 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-05-28 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-05-28 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-05-28 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-05-28 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-05-28 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-05-28 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-18 |
| 2024-05-02 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | F | Health | corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-05-02 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Health | corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-05-02 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Health | corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-05-02 | 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 | Health | corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-05-02 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-05-02 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-05-02 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-05-02 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-05-02 | 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 | Health | corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-05-02 | 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 | Health | corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-05-02 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-05-02 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-05-02 | 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 | Health | corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-05-02 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | B | Health | corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-05-02 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Health | corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-03-14 | 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 | corrected 2024-04-19 |
| 2024-03-14 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-19 |
| 2024-03-14 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-19 |
| 2024-01-23 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-03-01 |
| 2023-11-28 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-12-29 |
| 2023-11-28 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-12-29 |
| 2023-10-11 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-02 |
| 2023-10-11 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-02 |
| 2023-10-11 | 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 | Health | corrected 2023-11-02 |
| 2023-08-02 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-09-15 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-14 | Fine | $38,610 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROMANO, JAMES | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/16/2008 |
| ROMANO, FRANK | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/27/2006 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 225260. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.