Sachem Center for Health and Rehabilitation
66 Central Street · East Bridgewater, MA · 02333 · 5083787227
111 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Azure Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $40,984 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.28 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.52 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.92 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 33% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $65,753 |
Inspection citations (43 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G April 4, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 4, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 4, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 4, 2025
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 4, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Environmental
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No harm found · B April 4, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G February 6, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 9, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G February 6, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 6, 2024
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected February 9, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 6, 2024
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 February 9, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected February 9, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 8, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 9, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected February 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 6, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected February 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 6, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2024
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected February 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2024
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.
Corrected February 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 6, 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 March 7, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 4, 2025 | Fine | $40,984 |
| February 6, 2024 | Fine | $8,330 |
| February 6, 2024 | Fine | $16,439 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225322 · certified since January 31, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.