Royal Wood Mill Center
800 Essex Street · Lawrence, MA · 01841 · 9782895048
94 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Royal Health Group
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- 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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.53 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.59 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.95 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 57% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (26 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 9, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 9, 2025
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.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 9, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2024
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected April 29, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2024
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 22, 2024
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.
Corrected April 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 22, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 22, 2024
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected April 29, 2024 · Environmental
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No harm found · B April 22, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected April 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G April 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G April 9, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225505 · 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.