Nursing homes › Massachusetts › Poet'S Seat Healthcare Center
359 High Street, Greenfield, MA 01301 · 4137746318 · 63 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Ephram Lahasky, a group operating 23 facilities in 10 states. Group record: average rating 1.7/5, 4 abuse citation icons, 7 facilities on the Special Focus list, $2,517,532 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (1.7/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.00 (Massachusetts median: 3.71). RN hours: 0.47. Weekend total: 2.82. Nursing staff turnover: 55%.
All-time on record: 43 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-28 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | G | Health | corrected 2025-05-28 |
| 2025-05-28 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Health | corrected 2025-05-28 |
| 2025-05-28 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-28 |
| 2025-05-28 | 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 2025-05-28 |
| 2025-05-28 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-28 |
| 2025-05-28 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Health | corrected 2025-05-28 |
| 2024-10-03 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-28 |
| 2024-10-03 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-28 |
| 2024-03-11 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2024-04-04 |
| 2024-03-11 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-05 |
| 2024-03-11 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-10 |
| 2024-03-11 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-08 |
| 2024-03-11 | Have policies on smoking. | C | Health | corrected 2024-04-08 |
| 2023-08-28 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2023-08-31 |
| 2023-08-28 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-31 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-28 | Fine | $5,541 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMPSON, EDIN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/18/2023 |
| HOROWITZ, AKIVA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/21/2020 |
| LAHASKY, EPHRAM | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/21/2020 |
| THOMPSON, EDIN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/18/2023 |
| VIADERO, JOSEPH | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2025 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 225360. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.