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 22 of 22 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  11. 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).

  12. 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).

  13. 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).

  14. 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).

  15. 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).

  16. 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).

  17. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, 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).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0211, 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).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0324, 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

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0345, 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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, 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).

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.