Greenwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Wakefield, Massachusetts · CCN 225736
12 surveys since 2011. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2016.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 46
- Surveys
- 12
- Harm or worse
- 2
- Immediate jeopardy
- 0
Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 36
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Independent
- County
- Middlesex
- Medicare-certified since
- 1997
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 5
- Health inspection
- 4
- Staffing
- 4
- Quality measures
- 5
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Not shown for this facility: too few citations in window (n=19, floor 20).
Last survey on record
Aug 7, 2025
459 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 3.99 | 3.91 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.50 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 26.5% | 40.1% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D969.2% | E430.8% | F— |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F5502×
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- F6561×
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- F6581×
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- F6771×
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- F6841×
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Greenwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, in the surveyor’s own words.
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Mar 17, 2022
Based on observation and interview the facility failed to (1) ensure staff wore the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and (2) conduct COVID-19 screening of a visitor, upon arrival to the facility. Findings include: The facility policy titled Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), undated, indicated the following: * All [NAME] personnel should wear a face mask while they are in the facility and eye protection when providing direct care to residents. * See updated Department of Public Health (DPH) guidance 3/2/22. The facility policy titled Visitor Policy During COVID-19 Pandemic, revised Sept. 2021, indicated the following: 1. All individuals will be screened before entering the building beyond the nurse's station. 2. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF550Aug 7, 2025
Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to provide a dignified dining experience for Residents in the facility's dining room. Specifically, the facility to ensure dependent Residents were fed at the same time while sitting together in the dining room.Findings include:Review of the facility policy titled Residents' Rights, undated, indicated the following:- As a Resident of a long-term care facility you have the right: to be treated with dignity and respectReview of the facility policy titled Supervision of Resident Nutrition, undated, indicated:-Residents needing assistance in eating must be promptly assisted upon being served. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Aug 7, 2025
Based on observations and interview, the facility failed to ensure staff members served meals to Residents in the facility's dining room under sanitary conditions with acceptable hand hygiene practices.Findings include:Review of the facility policy titled Feeding Policy, undated, indicated the following:- Feeding Technique: 2. Treat resident with dignity and respect, 3. Wash handsReview of the facility policy titled Hand Hygiene Policy, undated, indicated the following:- After Resident Contact: When? […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF883Aug 7, 2025
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to document in the medical record that residents above the age of [AGE] years old received Pneumococcal immunizations for 4 out of 5 sampled residents. Specifically, the facility failed to document in the medical record when the residents received the Pneumococcal vaccine, the vaccine name, the lot number, and the expiration date. Findings include: A review of the facility policy titled 'Pneumonia immunization policy' with no revision date indicated the following:-Licensed staff will review immunization consent form and educational materials with resident or responsible party being sure all risks and benefits are understood.-Check for allergies which may preclude vaccination.-Administer vaccine as ordered.-Document on MAR,… […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Apr 20, 2023
Based on observation and interview the facility failed to ensure infection control practices were maintained to prevent the spread of infection during 1) medication pass and 2) in the dinning room. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled Nursing Equipment Cleaning Protocol and dated as revised 3/1/21, indicated that blood pressure (BP) cuffs and rolling BP monitor will be cleaned between residents with bleach germicidal wipes or 70% isopropyl alcohol. 1a. During medication pass on 4/19/23, at 8:11 A.M., the surveyor observed Nurse #1 bring the rolling BP monitor from the hall into a resident's room and without cleaning the BP cuff and the oximeter (used to take the oxygen level in the blood, SpO2) Nurse #1 obtained the BP and SpO2 of the resident. […]
Read 22 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 22 of 46 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Aug 7, 2025Standard8 findings
- Apr 20, 2023Standard5 findings
- Mar 17, 2022Standard6 findings
- Oct 20, 2020Infection control1 finding
- Jul 31, 2019Standard5 findings
- Sep 28, 2018Standard2 findings
- Jul 26, 2017Standard5 findings
- Sep 30, 2016Standard2 findings · 2 harm
Show the 4 earlier surveys
- Sep 5, 2014Standard2 findings
- Jul 22, 2013—1 finding
- Jul 2, 2012—2 findings
- Aug 17, 2011—7 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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