Nursing Homes · Brockton, MA
Alliance Health at West Acres
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SOURCE DATA JUL 2026
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
The Guardian Center
888 North Main Street · Brockton, MA 02301 · 123 certified beds
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NPI 1265538631. Look this up in the CMS NPPES registry (opens in a new tab)
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About The Guardian Center
In Brockton, Massachusetts, The Guardian Center is listed as a nursing home. Public records list 123 beds. It is Medicare certified. Ownership records list a for-profit operator and tie the listing to Best Care Services. We hold 61 inspection citations for this listing, the most recent dated 10 December 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.
Public record
CMS Care Compare · Source data June 2026
Certification
- Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)
Ratings
1.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-07-01.GOV
Staffing rating
3.0Quality-measure rating
1.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
16
1.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-08-01.GOV
Staffing rating
3.0Quality-measure rating
1.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
17
Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026Q1.GOV
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
Not published
Cited deficiencies
Not published
Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025Q4.GOV
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
Not published
Cited deficiencies
Not published
1.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV
Staffing rating
3.0Quality-measure rating
1.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
16
Inspection history (61)
Records from November 2022 to December 2025.
December 10, 2025 · D
Citation F0842Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-10 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-10.GOVDecember 10, 2025 · D
Citation F0580Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-10 under CMS tag F0580 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-10.GOVApril 30, 2025 · E
Citation F0550Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-30 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 2025-06-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-04-30.GOVApril 30, 2025 · D
Citation F0551Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-30 under CMS tag F0551 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-04-30.GOVApril 30, 2025 · D
Citation F0759Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-30 under CMS tag F0759 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-04-30.GOVApril 30, 2025 · F
Citation F0868Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-30 under CMS tag F0868 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, 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 2025-06-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-04-30.GOVApril 30, 2025 · E
Citation F0658Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-30 under CMS tag F0658 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, 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 2025-06-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-04-30.GOVApril 30, 2025 · F
Citation F0865Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-30 under CMS tag F0865 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-04-30.GOVApril 30, 2025 · D
Citation F0697Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-30 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 2025-06-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-04-30.GOVApril 23, 2024 · D
Citation F0558Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-04-23 under CMS tag F0558 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-05-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-04-23.GOVApril 23, 2024 · D
Citation F0658Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-04-23 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 2024-05-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-04-23.GOVApril 23, 2024 · D
Citation F0758Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-04-23 under CMS tag F0758 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, 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 2024-05-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-04-23.GOVApril 23, 2024 · D
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-04-23 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-05-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-04-23.GOVApril 23, 2024 · B
Citation F0848Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-04-23 under CMS tag F0848 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-05-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-04-23.GOVApril 23, 2024 · D
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-04-23 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, 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 2024-05-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-04-23.GOVApril 23, 2024 · E
Citation F0761Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-04-23 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, 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 2024-05-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-04-23.GOVNovember 10, 2022 · E
Citation F0757Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-11-10 under CMS tag F0757 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-12-21. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-11-10.GOVNovember 10, 2022 · D
Citation F0609Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-11-10 under CMS tag F0609 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-02-21. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-11-10.GOVNovember 10, 2022 · E
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-11-10 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-02-21. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-11-10.GOVNovember 10, 2022 · E
Citation F0679Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-11-10 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 2022-12-21. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-11-10.GOV
Penalties
Total fines on file: $0
Staffing
Latest: 3.29 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
- 2025Q43.32 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-06-013.32 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-07-013.29 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-08-013.29 hrs/resident/day
- 2026Q13.29 hrs/resident/day
Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
CMS Care Compare chain: Best Care Services
Chain ID 583 · 10 facilities in chain (CMS)
- Chain average overall rating: 2.3
- Chain average health inspection rating: 2.4
- Chain average staffing rating: 3
- Chain average quality measure rating: 2.4
Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.
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Jul 23, 2026First appeared in our data
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Typical cost
Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025
This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical MA range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.
Nursing Homes
Median · MA$14,448/moSee full MA cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025
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Trust & methodology
Where this information came from
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- Nppesas of July 2026
- NPI
- CMS nursing homes (payroll-based journal staffing)as of June 2026
- Staffing hours per resident day
- CMS nursing homes (provider info)as of June 2026
- Chain identifier, Chain name, City, CMS Special Focus status, County, Licensed capacity, Map location, Medicare certification number, Name, Ownership type, Phone number, State, Street address, ZIP code
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