All citations for Meadows of Central Massachusetts (The)

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

February 2, 2026

Showing 1 to 13 of 13 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0024, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2026).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0025, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2026).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2026).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 4, 2023).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 4, 2023).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 22, 2024).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0013, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 22, 2024).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0024, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 22, 2024).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0026, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 22, 2024).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 22, 2024).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 22, 2024).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of October 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 22, 2024).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 4, 2023).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.