NHC Healthcare, Somerville

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at NHC Healthcare, Somerville, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF697Feb 19, 2026

  Based on American Nurses Association article review, policy review, Director of Nursing (DON) job description review, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) job description review, medical record review, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) record review, hospital record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to provide pain management consistent with professional standards of practice for 1 of 2 (Resident #2) residents reviewed for pain management. Resident #2, a moderately cognitively impaired resident who required assistance of staff with activities of daily living (ADLs), sustained an unwitnessed fall that resulted in bilateral (right and left) femur (the thigh bone between the hip and knee) fractures on 11/1/2025 between 6:30 PM and 6:59 PM. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Feb 19, 2026

  Based on policy review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure food was stored, prepared, and served under sanitary conditions when expired and undated food items were observed in the kitchen. The facility had a census of 71 and 69 of the residents were served from the kitchen. The findings include: 1. Review of the facility's policy titled, .Safety & Sanitation Best Practice Guidelines., dated 6/2025, revealed . Refrigerated and frozen foods will be stored properly for optimal Product Safety.Foods should be clearly labeled with the contents with the use by date.Expiration dates, Best by Dates, used by dates will be used.to ensure food safety. 2. Observation in the kitchen in the walk-in refrigerator on 2/18/2026 beginning at 11:37 AM, revealed the following: a. […]