Nursing homes › Massachusetts › Wachusett Manor
32 Hospital Hill Road, Gardner, MA 01440 · 9786325477 · 96 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: 3.29 (Massachusetts median: 3.71). RN hours: 0.43. Weekend total: 2.96. Nursing staff turnover: 44%.
All-time on record: 42 deficiency citations, including 3 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-26 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | E | Health | corrected 2025-10-07 |
| 2025-09-26 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-07 |
| 2025-09-26 | 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 | Health | corrected 2025-10-07 |
| 2025-09-26 | 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 2025-10-07 |
| 2025-09-26 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-07 |
| 2025-06-24 | 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 2025-06-19 |
| 2025-06-24 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-19 |
| 2024-08-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2024-09-06 |
| 2024-08-13 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Health | corrected 2024-09-15 |
| 2024-08-13 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-04 |
| 2024-08-13 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-06 |
| 2024-08-13 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-06 |
| 2024-08-13 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-21 |
| 2024-08-13 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-06 |
| 2024-08-13 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-13 |
| 2024-08-13 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | C | Health | corrected 2024-08-27 |
| 2023-05-16 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | J | Health | corrected 2023-05-23 |
| 2023-05-16 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | J | Health | corrected 2023-05-23 |
| 2023-05-16 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | J | Health | corrected 2023-05-23 |
| 2023-05-16 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | F | Health | corrected 2023-05-23 |
| 2023-05-16 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2023-05-23 |
| 2023-05-16 | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | F | Health | corrected 2023-05-23 |
| 2023-05-16 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Health | corrected 2023-05-23 |
| 2023-05-16 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | E | Health | corrected 2023-05-23 |
| 2023-05-16 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2023-05-23 |
| 2023-05-16 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2023-05-23 |
| 2023-05-16 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2023-05-23 |
| 2023-05-16 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Health | corrected 2023-05-23 |
| 2023-05-16 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2023-05-23 |
| 2023-05-16 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2023-05-23 |
| 2023-05-16 | 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 2023-05-23 |
| 2023-05-16 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2023-05-23 |
| 2023-05-16 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Health | corrected 2023-05-23 |
| 2023-05-16 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Health | corrected 2023-05-23 |
| 2023-05-16 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2023-05-23 |
| 2023-05-16 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2023-05-23 |
| 2023-05-16 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2023-05-23 |
| 2023-05-16 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Health | corrected 2023-05-23 |
| 2023-05-16 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D | Health | corrected 2023-05-23 |
| 2023-05-16 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2023-05-23 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESUTTI, MARK | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/14/2023 |
| MAJEKODUNMI, AKINDELE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2025 |
| PRESUTTI, MARK | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/14/2023 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 225533. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.