Woburn Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
18 Frances Street, #3095 · Woburn, MA · 01801 · 7817750591
140 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Stellar Health Group
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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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: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.97 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.72 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.52 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,512 |
Inspection citations (34 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
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 January 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 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 January 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G September 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected August 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected August 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 12, 2024
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected February 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 6, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2024
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected February 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 27, 2024 | Fine | $8,512 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225394 · 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.