Nursing homes › Massachusetts › Wedgemere Healthcare
146 Dean Street, Taunton, MA 02780 · 5088230767 · 94 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Next Step Healthcare, a group operating 14 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 1.8/5, 1 abuse citation icons, 3 facilities on the Special Focus list, $1,422,779 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (1.8/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.56 (Massachusetts median: 3.71). RN hours: 0.26. Weekend total: 3.18. Nursing staff turnover: 44%.
All-time on record: 50 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-12 | 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 2026-06-01 |
| 2026-01-06 | Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-23 |
| 2026-01-06 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-23 |
| 2025-01-21 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-21 |
| 2025-01-21 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-21 |
| 2025-01-21 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-21 |
| 2025-01-21 | 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 2025-02-21 |
| 2025-01-21 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-21 |
| 2025-01-21 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-21 |
| 2025-01-21 | 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 | Health | corrected 2025-02-21 |
| 2025-01-21 | 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 2025-02-21 |
| 2024-10-22 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-14 |
| 2023-12-18 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | H | Health | corrected 2024-01-05 |
| 2023-12-18 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | H | Health | corrected 2024-01-05 |
| 2023-12-18 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2024-01-05 |
| 2023-12-18 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2024-01-05 |
| 2023-12-18 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Health | corrected 2024-01-05 |
| 2023-12-18 | 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 2024-01-18 |
| 2023-12-18 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | corrected 2024-01-05 |
| 2023-12-18 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Health | corrected 2024-01-05 |
| 2023-12-18 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-05 |
| 2023-12-18 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-05 |
| 2023-12-18 | 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 2024-01-05 |
| 2023-12-18 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-18 |
| 2023-12-18 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-05 |
| 2023-12-18 | 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 2024-01-05 |
| 2023-12-18 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-05 |
| 2023-12-18 | 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 2024-01-05 |
| 2023-12-18 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | B | Health | corrected 2024-01-05 |
| 2023-12-18 | 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 | Health | corrected 2024-01-05 |
| 2023-12-18 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Health | corrected 2024-01-05 |
| 2023-11-08 | 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 2023-11-29 |
| 2023-11-08 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-29 |
| 2023-10-03 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Health | corrected 2023-10-27 |
| 2023-10-03 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-27 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-18 | Fine | $129,794 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELL'ANNO, DAMIAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2017 |
| STEPHAN, WILLIAM | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2017 |
| NEXT STEP HEALTHCARE LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2017 |
| RANK, DANE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/02/2024 |
| RESTITUYO, IRVING | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/10/2020 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 225067. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.