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WEDGEMERE HEALTHCARE

Grade D 64/100 composite score

For profit - Corporation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
1/5
Health Insp.
2/5
Quality
3/5
Staffing
1/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

94

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Total Fines

$129,794

Last Survey

N/A

146 DEAN STREET, TAUNTON, MA 02780
5088230767

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.27h
LPN
1.09h
CNA
1.95h
Total
3.31h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

NEXT STEP HEALTHCARE LLC

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Sep 2017

100%

DELL'ANNO, DAMIAN

Individual5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Sep 2017

50%

STEPHAN, WILLIAM

Individual5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Sep 2017

50%

NEXT STEP HEALTHCARE LLC

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Sep 2017

RANK, DANE

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Dec 2024

RESTITUYO, IRVING

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Apr 2020

DELL'ANNO, DAMIAN

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Sep 2017

STEPHAN, WILLIAM

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Sep 2017

Penalties & Fines (1)

$129,794total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Dec 18, 2023Fine$129,794

Health Inspection Deficiencies (49)

January 21, 2025Health8 deficiencies
0658DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 21, 2025
0676DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 21, 2025
0693DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 21, 2025
0761DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 21, 2025
0842EMinimal harm, Pattern

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 21, 2025
0880EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 21, 2025
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 21, 2025
0921EMinimal harm, Pattern

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 21, 2025
October 22, 2024Health1 deficiency
0607DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 14, 2024
December 18, 2023Health21 deficiencies2 severe
0607DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 18, 2024
0610DMinimal harm, Isolated

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 18, 2024
0623BNo harm, Pattern

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 5, 2024
0625BNo harm, Pattern

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 5, 2024
0656EMinimal harm, Pattern

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 5, 2024
0658HActual harm, Pattern

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 5, 2024
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 5, 2024
0686HActual harm, Pattern

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 5, 2024
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 5, 2024
0690DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 5, 2024
0695DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 18, 2024
0698DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 5, 2024
0756DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 5, 2024
0758DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 5, 2024
0812FMinimal harm, Widespread

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 5, 2024
0880FMinimal harm, Widespread

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 5, 2024
0881EMinimal harm, Pattern

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 5, 2024
0641BNo harm, Pattern

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 5, 2024
0757DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 5, 2024
0761EMinimal harm, Pattern

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 18, 2024
0804EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 5, 2024
November 8, 2023Health2 deficiencies
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 29, 2023
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 29, 2023
October 3, 2023Health2 deficiencies
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 27, 2023
0883EMinimal harm, Pattern

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 27, 2023
October 13, 2021Health15 deficiencies
0657DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 1, 2021
0658DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 1, 2021
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 1, 2021
0695DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 1, 2021
0756DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 1, 2021
0773DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 1, 2021
0777DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 1, 2021
0552DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 1, 2021
0554DMinimal harm, Isolated

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 1, 2021
0690DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 1, 2021
0700DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 1, 2021
0726EMinimal harm, Pattern

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.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 1, 2021
0758DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 1, 2021
0803BNo harm, Pattern

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 1, 2021
0842FMinimal harm, Widespread

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 1, 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for WEDGEMERE HEALTHCARE?

WEDGEMERE HEALTHCARE in TAUNTON, Massachusetts has a CareGrader grade of D (Below Average), with a composite score of 63.5 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for WEDGEMERE HEALTHCARE?

WEDGEMERE HEALTHCARE has an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 1/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does WEDGEMERE HEALTHCARE have?

WEDGEMERE HEALTHCARE has 49 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

Has WEDGEMERE HEALTHCARE been fined?

Yes. WEDGEMERE HEALTHCARE has $129,794 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 1 penalty.

How many beds does WEDGEMERE HEALTHCARE have?

WEDGEMERE HEALTHCARE has 94 certified beds with approximately 74 current residents (79% occupancy). The facility is located at 146 DEAN STREET, TAUNTON, Massachusetts 02780. It is a for profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

Inspection data, staffing levels, and star ratings are sourced from CMS Medicare Nursing Home Compare and are largely self-reported by facilities. A 2019 GAO study found that 43% of facilities under-reported falls. CareGrader provides this data for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. Always visit facilities in person before making a decision.