Nursing Homes · Gardner, MA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Wachusett Manor
32 Hospital Hill Road · Gardner, MA 01440 · 96 certified beds
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About Wachusett Manor
Wachusett Manor is a nursing home in Gardner, Massachusetts. Its capacity is 96 beds, below the Worcester County median of 123 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Ephram Lahasky. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 42 citations, the most recent on September 26, 2025. Enforcement records show no fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.34 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Gardner. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
4.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (42)
Records from May 2023 to September 2025.
May 16, 2023
Tag F0712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 23, 2023.
May 16, 2023
Tag F0838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 23, 2023.
May 16, 2023
Tag F0700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 23, 2023.
May 16, 2023
Tag F0888Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 23, 2023.
May 16, 2023
Tag F0887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 23, 2023.
May 16, 2023
Tag F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 23, 2023.
May 16, 2023
Tag F0909Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 23, 2023.
May 16, 2023
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 23, 2023.
May 16, 2023
Tag F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 23, 2023.
May 16, 2023
Tag F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 23, 2023.
May 16, 2023
Tag F0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 23, 2023.
May 16, 2023
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 23, 2023.
May 16, 2023
Tag F0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 23, 2023.
May 16, 2023
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 May 23, 2023.
May 16, 2023
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected May 23, 2023.
May 16, 2023
Tag F0637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 23, 2023.
May 16, 2023
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected May 23, 2023.
May 16, 2023
Tag F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 23, 2023.
May 16, 2023
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 23, 2023.
May 16, 2023
Tag F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected May 23, 2023.
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.
Staffing
3.34 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, about the same as in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Part of Ephram Lahasky, a chain of 22 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 1.8 overall, 1.8 for health inspections, 2.2 for staffing, 3.4 for quality measures.
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.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Gardner.
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