All citations for Wachusett Manor

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

September 26, 2025

Showing 1 to 21 of 21 citations

  1. 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 August 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 6, 2024).

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

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

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

    Health citation F-0925, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of August 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2024).

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

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 29, 2024).

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

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

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

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 24, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (June 19, 2025).

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

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

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

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of June 24, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (June 19, 2025).

  6. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 4, 2024).

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

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

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

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 6, 2024).

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

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

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

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 6, 2024).

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

    Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

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

    Health citation F-0699, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 21, 2024).

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

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

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

    Health citation F-0791, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 6, 2024).

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

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

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

    Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of August 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2024).

  12. 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 August 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 4, 2024).

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

    Develop a communication plan.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0029, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 4, 2024).

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

    Establish emergency prep training and testing.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0036, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 4, 2024).

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

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 27, 2024).

  16. 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 August 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 10, 2024).

  17. 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 August 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 6, 2024).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 3, 2024).

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

    Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0531, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 12, 2024).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 27, 2024).

  21. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 27, 2024).

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.