Carleton-Willard Village Retirement & Nursing Ctr
100 Old Billerica Road, Bedford, MA 01730 · (781) 275-8700
Non profit - Corporation · 179 certified beds
Carleton-Willard Village Retirement & Nursing Ctr has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2026, found 0 citations (the Massachusetts average is 6.8). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $25,497 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 13, 2026 found 0 citations. What an inspection citation means
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 6 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.June 10, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.June 10, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 10, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.May 29, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.May 29, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 29, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $16,985June 10, 2025
- Fine of $8,512May 29, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Massachusetts average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 5.17 | 3.86 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.97 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.87 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.33 | 2.25 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 32.3% | 38.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 179 |
| Average residents per day | 92.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
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- Waterview Lodge Llc, Rehabilitation & Healthcare Ashland · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Ayer Valley Rehab and Nursing Ayer · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Belmont Manor Nursing Home, in Belmont · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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