Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
The Gardens at Cedarwood
130 Chestnut Street · Franklin, MA 02038 · 82 certified beds
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About The Gardens at Cedarwood
The Gardens at Cedarwood is a nursing home in Franklin, Massachusetts. Its capacity is 82 beds, below the Norfolk County median of 120 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Alpha SNF Ma LLC. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 42 citations, the most recent on June 17, 2025. CMS also lists 3 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.77 hours per resident per day. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
3.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (42)
Records from January 2023 to June 2025.
June 17, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 14, 2025.
June 17, 2025
Tag F0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 14, 2025.
June 17, 2025
Tag F0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 14, 2025.
June 17, 2025
Tag F0551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 14, 2025.
June 17, 2025
Tag F0851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 14, 2025.
May 8, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 19, 2024.
May 8, 2024
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 19, 2024.
May 8, 2024
Tag F0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 19, 2024.
May 8, 2024
Tag F0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 19, 2024.
May 8, 2024
Tag F0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 19, 2024.
May 8, 2024
Tag F0851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 19, 2024.
May 8, 2024
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 19, 2024.
May 8, 2024
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected June 19, 2024.
May 8, 2024
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 19, 2024.
May 8, 2024
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 19, 2024.
May 8, 2024
Tag F0758Implement 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….
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 19, 2024.
May 8, 2024
Tag F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 19, 2024.
May 8, 2024
Tag F0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 19, 2024.
May 8, 2024
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected June 19, 2024.
May 8, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 19, 2024.
Penalties (3)
Total fines: $7,596
February 20, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $2,279 against this nursing home on February 20, 2024.
February 12, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $1,899 against this nursing home on February 12, 2024.
January 22, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $3,418 against this nursing home on January 22, 2024.
Staffing
3.77 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.67 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
- Parent company: Alpha SNF Ma LLC
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Massachusetts.
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