Wingate at Silver Lake
17 Chipman Way · Kingston, MA · 02364 · 7815854100
164 certified beds For profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
- 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
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.28 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.42 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.07 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2025
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 25, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 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 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 25, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2024 · 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 December 2, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 8, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 8, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 8, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 8, 2024
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected March 22, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 8, 2024
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 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 8, 2024
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected February 23, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D February 8, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 8, 2024
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected February 16, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E February 8, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 8, 2024
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected March 22, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 30, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 9, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 3, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 8, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 3, 2022
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 8, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 3, 2022
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 June 8, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 3, 2022
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected June 8, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F May 3, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 8, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225544 · certified since February 1, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.