Nursing homes › Massachusetts › The Gardens at Cedarwood
130 Chestnut Street, Franklin, MA 02038 · 5085284600 · 82 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Alpha Healthcare Management, a group operating 5 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 1.6/5, 1 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $232,579 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (1.6/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.74 (Massachusetts median: 3.71). RN hours: 0.43. Weekend total: 3.46.
All-time on record: 42 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-17 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Health | corrected 2025-07-14 |
| 2025-06-17 | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | E | Health | corrected 2025-07-14 |
| 2025-06-17 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-14 |
| 2025-06-17 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-14 |
| 2025-06-17 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-14 |
| 2024-05-08 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Health | corrected 2024-06-19 |
| 2024-05-08 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2024-06-19 |
| 2024-05-08 | 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 | Health | corrected 2024-06-19 |
| 2024-05-08 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Health | corrected 2024-06-19 |
| 2024-05-08 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Health | corrected 2024-06-19 |
| 2024-05-08 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Health | corrected 2024-06-19 |
| 2024-05-08 | 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 2024-06-19 |
| 2024-05-08 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Health | corrected 2024-06-19 |
| 2024-05-08 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-19 |
| 2024-05-08 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-19 |
| 2024-05-08 | 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 2024-06-19 |
| 2024-05-08 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-19 |
| 2024-05-08 | 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 2024-06-19 |
| 2024-05-08 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-19 |
| 2024-05-08 | 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 2024-06-19 |
| 2024-05-08 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Health | corrected 2024-06-19 |
| 2024-05-08 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | B | Health | corrected 2024-06-19 |
| 2024-04-24 | 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 2024-05-29 |
| 2024-04-24 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-05-29 |
| 2023-07-06 | 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 2023-08-10 |
| 2023-07-06 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-08-10 |
| 2023-07-06 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-08-10 |
| 2023-07-06 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-08-10 |
| 2023-01-13 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2023-02-24 |
| 2023-01-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2023-02-24 |
| 2023-01-13 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Health | corrected 2023-02-24 |
| 2023-01-13 | 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 | Health | corrected 2023-02-24 |
| 2023-01-13 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2023-02-24 |
| 2023-01-13 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Health | corrected 2023-02-24 |
| 2023-01-13 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Health | corrected 2023-02-24 |
| 2023-01-13 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2023-02-24 |
| 2023-01-13 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Health | corrected 2023-02-24 |
| 2023-01-13 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Health | corrected 2023-02-24 |
| 2023-01-13 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Health | corrected 2023-02-24 |
| 2023-01-13 | 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 | Health | corrected 2023-02-24 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-20 | Fine | $2,279 |
| 2024-02-12 | Fine | $1,899 |
| 2024-01-22 | Fine | $3,418 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALPHA SNF MA LLC | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/15/2023 |
| SEGAL, WILLIAM | Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/15/2023 |
| BBUYE, STEVEN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/04/2024 |
| FLANAGAN, MICHAEL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/04/2024 |
| MURFITT, HANS | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/04/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 225461. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.