WEDGEMERE HEALTHCARE

146 DEAN STREET, TAUNTON, MA 02780 · CCN 225067 · 94 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall1 of 5CMS inspections1 of 5CMS staffing1 of 5CMS quality2 of 5

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50 citation(s) appear in this facility's record, none at CMS's actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels in the last three years.

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Serious inspection findings

2023-12-18 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0658, severity H)

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

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

2023-12-18 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0686, severity H)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

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

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

3.23

state median 3.36

Weekend staffing gap

−4%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −4%

RN hours / resident / day

0.17

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

share of all nursing hours

Days with zero RN hours reported

with residents present

Nursing staff turnover

44%

per year, per CMS

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

1 enforcement action(s), totaling $129,794 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2023-12-18	Fine	$129,794

Ownership

Ownership type: For profit - Corporation. Part of the NEXT STEP HEALTHCARE chain.

Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:

HERMITAGE HEALTHCARE (THE) (WORCESTER, MA) — CMS overall2 of 5
DEXTER HOUSE HEALTHCARE (MALDEN, MA) — CMS overall3 of 5
OAKHILL HEALTHCARE (MIDDLEBORO, MA) — CMS overall2 of 5
FITCHBURG HEALTHCARE (FITCHBURG, MA) — CMS overall1 of 5
WESTBOROUGH HEALTHCARE (WESTBOROUGH, MA) — CMS overall2 of 5
GARDEN PLACE HEALTHCARE (ATTLEBORO, MA) — CMS overall2 of 5
PLYMOUTH HARBORSIDE HEALTHCARE (PLYMOUTH, MA) — CMS overall1 of 5
WEST NEWTON HEALTHCARE (WEST NEWTON, MA) — CMS overall2 of 5

Full citation history

By severity: No harm, potential for minimal harm: 4 · Actual harm: 2 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 44

Survey date	Tag	Category	Severity	Corrected
2026-05-12	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-01-06	F0777	Administration Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-01-06	F0842	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-21	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-21	F0658	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-21	F0676	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-21	F0693	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-21	F0761	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-21	F0842	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-01-21	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-01-21	F0921	Environmental Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-10-22	F0607	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-12-18	F0623	Resident Rights Deficiencies	B	not recorded
2023-12-18	F0625	Resident Rights Deficiencies	B	not recorded
2023-12-18	F0641	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	B	not recorded
2023-12-18	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-12-18	F0658	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	H	not recorded
2023-12-18	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-12-18	F0686	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	H	not recorded
2023-12-18	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-12-18	F0690	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-12-18	F0695	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-12-18	F0698	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-12-18	F0756	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-12-18	F0757	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-12-18	F0758	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-12-18	F0761	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-12-18	F0804	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-12-18	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2023-12-18	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2023-12-18	F0881	Infection Control Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-11-08	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-11-08	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-10-03	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-10-03	F0883	Infection Control Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2021-10-13	F0552	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2021-10-13	F0554	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2021-10-13	F0657	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2021-10-13	F0658	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2021-10-13	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2021-10-13	F0690	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2021-10-13	F0695	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2021-10-13	F0700	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2021-10-13	F0726	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2021-10-13	F0756	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2021-10-13	F0758	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2021-10-13	F0773	Administration Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2021-10-13	F0777	Administration Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2021-10-13	F0803	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	B	not recorded
2021-10-13	F0842	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	F	not recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “WEDGEMERE HEALTHCARE, TAUNTON” at medicare.gov/care-compare.