WESTBOROUGH HEALTHCARE in WESTBOROUGH, MA was fined $28,772 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 39 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

WESTBOROUGH HEALTHCARE (WESTBOROUGH, MA) — $28,772 in CMS Fines

Outcome: WESTBOROUGH HEALTHCARE in WESTBOROUGH, MA was fined $28,772 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 39 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.


• Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.


• Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.


• Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.


• Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.


• Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.


• PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities


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