Shrewsbury Rehabilitation and Nursing at Southgate
40 Julio Drive · Shrewsbury, MA · 01545 · 5088414755
99 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Atlas Healthcare Part of a CCRC
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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: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.22 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.59 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.90 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 54% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $7,901 |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 27, 2024
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected January 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 27, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 27, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 27, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 27, 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 January 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 27, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B November 27, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B November 27, 2024
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Corrected January 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 6, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 7, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G September 19, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 20, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 3, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected August 25, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2022
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected March 25, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2022
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 25, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2022
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected March 25, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2022
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.
Corrected March 25, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 11, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 25, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 11, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 25, 2022 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B March 11, 2022
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected March 25, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 19, 2023 | Fine | $7,901 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225491 · 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.