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 17 of 17 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 September 26, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 18, 2026).

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

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 26, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 18, 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 September 26, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 18, 2026).

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

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 25, 2023).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 25, 2023).

  6. 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 May 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 25, 2023).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  11. 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).

  12. 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).

  13. 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).

  14. 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).

  15. 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).

  16. 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).

  17. 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 May 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 25, 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.