All citations for Westford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

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

July 16, 2025

Showing 1 to 24 of 24 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 14, 2023).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 14, 2023).

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

    Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0311, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 2, 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 February 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 2, 2023).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 2, 2023).

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

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 2, 2023).

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

    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

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

    Health citation F-0730, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 2, 2023).

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

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

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

    Health citation F-0756, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 2, 2023).

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

    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

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

    Health citation F-0868, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 2, 2023).

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

    Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

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

    Health citation F-0886, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 2, 2023).

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

    Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

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

    Health citation F-0947, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 2, 2023).

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

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

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

    Health citation F-0655, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (January 31, 2024).

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

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (April 15, 2024).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2023. Found during an infection control inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 20, 2023).

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

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

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

    Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2023. Found during an infection control inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 20, 2023).

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

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

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

    Health citation F-0655, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2023).

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

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2023).

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

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

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

    Health citation F-0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of October 17, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 10, 2023).

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

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 2, 2023).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 2, 2023).

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

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

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

    Health citation F-0698, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 2, 2023).

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

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

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

    Health citation F-0757, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 2, 2023).

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

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 14, 2023).

  24. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

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

    Health citation F-0582, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 2, 2023).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.