Wedgemere Healthcare
146 Dean Street · Taunton, MA · 02780 · 5088230767
94 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Next Step Healthcare
- 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: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.59 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.43 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.15 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 45% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $129,794 |
Inspection citations (49 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 21, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 21, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 21, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 21, 2025
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 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 21, 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 February 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 21, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 21, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 21, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D October 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected November 14, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · H December 18, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 5, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · H December 18, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 18, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 5, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2023
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 January 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected January 5, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected January 5, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2023
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 January 5, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 18, 2023
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 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 18, 2023
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected January 5, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 18, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 5, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| December 18, 2023 | Fine | $129,794 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225067 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.