Colony Center for Health and Rehabilitation
277 Washington Street · Abington, MA · 02351 · 7818710200
92 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Azure Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.39 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.56 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.07 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 45% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $25,593 |
Inspection citations (52 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F March 7, 2025
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.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B March 7, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B March 7, 2025
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.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G July 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G January 18, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 18, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected January 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 18, 2024
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected January 24, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 15, 2024 | Fine | $9,561 |
| January 18, 2024 | Fine | $16,032 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225435 · certified since July 1, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.