All citations for Odd Fellows Home of Massachusetts

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

March 26, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 54 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of December 20, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 19, 2024).

  2. Harm to a resident

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 17, 2023).

  3. Harm to a resident

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

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

    Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 17, 2023).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 31, 2026).

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

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 30, 2025).

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

    Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0007, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 30, 2025).

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

    Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0023, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 30, 2025).

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

    Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0026, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 30, 2025).

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

    Establish emergency prep training and testing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0036, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 30, 2025).

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

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 30, 2025).

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

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 30, 2025).

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

    Provide hallway or ground-level exits in all residents' rooms.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0254, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 30, 2025).

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

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 30, 2025).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 30, 2025).

  15. 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 December 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 30, 2025).

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

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

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

    Health citation F-0791, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2026).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of March 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2026).

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

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 23, 2025).

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

    Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

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

    Health citation F-0790, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 23, 2025).

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

    Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0311, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 30, 2025).

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

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 30, 2025).

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

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 30, 2025).

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

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 30, 2025).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 17, 2023).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 17, 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.