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Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
59 Country Way · Scituate, MA 02066 · 65 certified beds
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Cardigan Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Scituate, Massachusetts, in Plymouth County. Public records list 65 beds. It is Medicare certified. Ownership records list a for-profit operator. We hold 15 inspection citations for this listing, the most recent dated 18 March 2025. Public enforcement records list no fine or payment denial against it. Reported staffing works out to 3.29 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated July 2026.
CMS Care Compare · Source data June 2026
Staffing rating
2.0Quality-measure rating
5.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
11
Staffing rating
2.0Quality-measure rating
5.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
11
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Staffing rating
4.0Quality-measure rating
5.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
11
Records from March 2022 to March 2025.
March 18, 2025 · E
Citation F0679Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-18 under CMS tag F0679 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 18, 2025 · D
Citation F0883Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-18 under CMS tag F0883 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-21. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 18, 2025 · D
Citation F0604Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-18 under CMS tag F0604 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-21. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 18, 2025 · E
Citation F0868Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-18 under CMS tag F0868 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-21. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 18, 2025 · E
Citation F0585Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-18 under CMS tag F0585 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-21. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 18, 2025 · E
Citation F0758Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-18 under CMS tag F0758 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is l…. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-21. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 18, 2025 · D
Citation F0583Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-18 under CMS tag F0583 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-14. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
February 1, 2024 · F
Citation F0761Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-02-01 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
February 1, 2024 · E
Citation F0550Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-02-01 under CMS tag F0550 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
February 1, 2024 · D
Citation F0849Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-02-01 under CMS tag F0849 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
February 1, 2024 · F
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-02-01 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-03-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 31, 2022 · F
Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-03-31 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-04-14. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 31, 2022 · D
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-03-31 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-04-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 31, 2022 · D
Citation F0697Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-03-31 under CMS tag F0697 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-04-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 31, 2022 · D
Citation F0658Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-03-31 under CMS tag F0658 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-03-31. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
Total fines on file: $0
Latest: 3.29 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
Most recent period is higher than 2025Q4 (+0.12 hrs/resident/day). Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
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Jul 23, 2026First appeared in our data
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